FTC Hosts Discussion on Scams Targeting Older Adults

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is organizing a discussion today at 2 PM as part of National Consumer Protection Week. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted on X, highlighting the event's focus on scams affecting older adults. The session will feature participation from the FTC, Social Security Administration, and AARP, aiming to educate the public on identifying and avoiding these scams. The initiative seeks to empower individuals with knowledge to protect themselves and assist others in recognizing fraudulent activities.