Meals on Wheels Hosts Too Good to Be True: How to Avoid Being Scammed

June is Elder Abuse Prevention month!

In response to a number of seniors who are
falling victims to scams, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region will host a free Zoom,
Too Good to Be True: How to Prevent Being Scammed, on Thursday, June 23rd,
2022 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

While anyone can become a victim of scams, seniors are often the
number one target. In this free Zoom, attendees can learn different and new
techniques that scammers use to prey on vulnerable people, how to prevent loved
ones from falling victim to scams, financial and legal recourses, and
psychological effects of falling victim to scams. Attendees will also hear
personal stories and experiences to learn from.

This proactive Zoom webinar is a result of our Elder Abuse
Counselor seeing an increased number of our clients being scammed. One client
fell victim to scamming and lost over $300,000 to someone who they considered a
“friend”. “We believe that a webinar with expert advice and a live Q&A
session for attendees is a great way for us to address the wide range of
concerns related to scamming,” says Caitlin Sly, Executive Director of Meals on
Wheels Diablo Region. MOW Diablo Region is the only meals on wheels in the
County and one of the few in the country that has an Elder Abuse Prevention
Program.

This Zoom will be presented by:

· Colleen Geraghty, Account
Coordinator, BALANCE

· Caitlin Sly, Executive
Director, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region

· Shirley Krohn, Advocate,
Member of CA Senior Legislature

Although this event is focused on scamming as it relates to elder
abuse, it is open to anyone to attend. We invite you to join on behalf of
yourself, a loved one, or a senior friend. To register, click here.

About Meals on Wheels
Diablo Region: Helping
over 6,700 seniors each year, our mission is to enhance the lives of older
adults in Contra Costa County by providing coordinated care that enables them
to live independently and with dignity. Our dedicated staff of experts connects
seniors with essential services in Contra Costa County. We work to keep our
elderly neighbors nourished, healthy, safe, and independent because we provide
more than a meal. Learn more about our work here.

As our list of seniors in need grows, so does our need for more
volunteers. Help us support more seniors in the county! If you would like to
volunteer with us, please click here.

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