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Elder Financial Topics

Elder Financial topics are important to be familiar with and understand in order to be aware of the potential financial red flags that elderly adults might fall victim to.

https://www.fdic.gov/consumer-resource-center/money-smart-older-adults

For older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent elder financial exploitation and to encourage advance planning and informed financial decision making.

https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/file/829266/dl

This U.S. Department of Justice’s website is designed to help people report and resolve financial exploitation incidents.

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network.html/

AARP Fraud Watch Network.

https://aging.idaho.gov/program/stay-at-home/national-family-caregiver-support-program/

The Idaho Commission on Aging provides resources for local assistance for caregivers in Idaho.

https://www.investor.gov/additional-resources/general-resources/publications-research/publications/guide-seniors-protect

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission offers topics for older investors to continue learning about keeping finances and investments protected.

https://www.nasaa.org/serveourseniors/

NASAA provides seniors with helpful resources, contacts and training materials on financial matters.

https://www.finra.org/investors/need-help/helpline-seniors

FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors is available for senior investors who need support.

https://aging.idaho.gov/stay-safe/online-reporting-tools/

Report on suspected elder financial abuse to the Idaho Commission on Aging.

Upcoming Department Events

Virtual Scam Jam

Join the Idaho Department of Finance, AARP Idaho and the Idaho Scam Jam Alliance for a FREE virtual Scam Jam to learn about the sophisticated tactics con-artists are using while getting the tools and resources you need to identify and report scams.

Magic Valley Youth Leadership Summit

The Youth Leadership Summit is your opportunity to turn passion into purpose. You will discover how to make a meaningful impact on the world around you while exploring a wide range of career paths. Along the way, you will connect with inspiring leaders who can support and guide you on your journey.

Virtual Scam Jam

Join the Idaho Department of Finance, AARP Idaho and the Idaho Scam Jam Alliance for a FREE virtual Scam Jam to learn about the sophisticated tactics con-artists are using while getting the tools and resources you need to identify and report scams.

South-Eastern Idaho Youth Leadership Summit

The fourth annual South-Eastern Idaho Youth Leadership Summit, formerly HYLS is geared toward students in grades 9-12 but is open to all students. 

Senior Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Roadshow

Join the Idaho Department of Finance, the Idaho Commission on Aging- Adult Protective Services, AARP Idaho, cyberIdaho, Idaho Commission for Libraries, Office of the Attorney General, University of Idaho Extension, and other key stakeholders for an information session on how to identify, prevent, and report financial fraud and suspected senior financial exploitation.

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Digital Assets

Digital Assets are anything digital that have value, ownership, and are discoverable.
This includes photos, videos, documents, graphics and much more.

Resources below offer information for digital assets ranging from terms to know, risks to remember, and identifying scams.

Ten digital asset terms you should know.14 digital asset risks to remember.10 signs of a scam Crypto or Forex trading website. 

Report Scams

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

Report all attempted scams and fraud to the Federal Trade Commission..

https://www.ic3.gov/

Report internet and online scams to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Contact Center, IC3.

https://www.uspis.gov/report/

Report fake checks you receive by mail to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

https://apwg.org/reportphishing/

Report phishing emails to the Anti-Phishing Working Group.

https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/

Report suspected scams and fraud to the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker.

https://secure.ssa.gov/ipff/home/

Report Social Security related scams to the Social Security Administration.

Cybersecurity and Identity Theft Prevention

Cybersecurity- The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

Identity Theft Prevention- The steps taken to prevent scammers from obtaining one’s personal or financial information to commit fraud.

Tips for identity theft prevention

  • Monitor credit reports & freeze cards upon noticing suspicious activity.
  • Create strong and different passwords for accounts.
  • Utilize two-step factor authentication.
  • Shred documents that contain personal information.
  • Be careful sharing personal information on social media.
  • Download and use antivirus protection software.
https://www.identitytheft.gov/

Report identify theft to the Federal Trade Commission.

https://www.ic3.gov/Home/ComplaintChoice/

Report internet and online scams to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Contact Center, IC3.

https://www2.labor.idaho.gov/ReportIdentityTheft/

Report unemployment related identity theft to the Idaho Department of Labor.

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/

Report Medicare of Medicaid Identify theft to the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Hotline.

https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action

Review credit reports regularly to identify unauthorized or unusual activity; this can be a sign of identity theft.

Financial Literacy Education and Resources

Financial Literacy means obtaining skills, knowledge and behaviors that allow an individual to make informed decisions about money. Financial Literacy Education is growing increasingly important and benefits everyone throughout their lifetime.

Earn, save, invest, protect, spend, and borrow.

https://www.mymoney.gov/lifeevents/

Resources to navigate financial milestones associated with various life-stages.

https://consumer.gov/

This FTC website helps consumers manage and use money wisely, use credit and loans carefully, and tools to protect your identity and money.

https://consumidor.gov/

A Spanish version of the FTC website is available to Spanish speaking consumers. This includes guides to manage and use money wisely, use credit and loans carefully, and tools to protect your identity and money.

https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/

Annuity gives consumers more background on the principles of financial literacy.

https://playmoneysmart.fdic.gov/games/

FDIC games and resources to test how money smart you are.

https://www.finance.idaho.gov/consumer-education/financial-terms/

Financial terms outlined on the Idaho Department of Finance website.

https://www.ready.gov/financial-preparedness/

Tips for financial preparedness.

Budgeting and Saving Resources

Building and Protecting Your Credit

Elder Financial Topics

Financial Literacy Education and Resources

Resources For Students

Servicemembers & Veterans Resources

Resources For Students

Summary…

Resources for students are pertinent to financial success as students navigate through different phases of life.

 

https://www.jumpstart.org/
Jumpstart is a national nonprofit coalition that aims to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy and the need for financial education for young adults and youth.
 
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/your-financial-path-to-graduation/
CFPB resource that helps guide consumers on financial aid and how to navigate understanding a financial aid offer.
 
https://studentaid.gov/resources
Federal Student Aid resources that provide publications, fact sheets online tools & other resources to help prepare on how to pay for college or career school.
 
https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/
The Federal Student Aid Estimator provides an estimate of how much federal student aid the student may be eligible to receive.
 
https://www.investopedia.com/financial-literacy-resource-center-7151950
A financial literacy resource center for students catered towards a wide range of ages and grades.
 
http://lili.org/
150 prime academic research and learning databases that are free to Idaho Residents.
 
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/repay-student-debt/
CFPB guidance about basic information regarding student loans and guides for students to get key information on student loans.

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