Plumas Bank is teaming up with Independent Community Bankers of America for World Elder Abuse Awareness on June 15th. Older Americans lose up to 3 billion a year due to fraud scams.
According to the United States Senate Special Committee of Aging, the average victim of elder financial loss of $120,000 could occur in just a month. The scams consist of one pretending to be a distressed family member and needing money to borrow.
Plumas Bank and ICBA suggest securing your private information, such as IDs, Passports, Account numbers, Social Security cards, and birth certificates, in a secure vault or safe. Regularly check your bank accounts and billing statements, Never disclose personal information to a company or organization asking for wired funding.
If you feel you are a victim of Elderly Abuse, you can contact the California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832
