Consumer Information

Preventing Financial Abuse of Seniors

The Older Americans Act of 1962 and the Elder Rights Protection Act of 1992 were both instrumental in promoting state laws to address the needs and concerns of the elderly. Many of these state laws include banks in their efforts to combat financial abuse of the elderly.

Click here to learn more about the steps banks are taking to help prevent financial abuse of the elderly. This article also provides some national resources, and offers tips on how seniors can protect themselves.