End Elder Fraud

We are thrilled to reconnect with you after a long break from posting on behalf of End Elder Fraud. A lot has transpired in the past couple of months, and we're excited to share the highlights with you. Firstly, we relocated to a new location in Lone Tree, which has allowed us to better serve the community.

During this time, we organized a highly successful 4-part workshop series in collaboration with the Colorado Credit Union. These workshops were designed to empower seniors with valuable knowledge and strategies to protect themselves against fraud. Additionally, we conducted an extensive session with the Arapahoe County Council on Aging, further spreading awareness and equipping older adults with the tools they need to stay safe.

The impact of our efforts has been significant, as we have been able to reach and positively influence several hundred seniors in the past few months alone. It's immensely rewarding to witness the difference we can make when we come together as a community to combat elder fraud.

Now, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new YouTube video program. Every week, we will be uploading engaging and informative videos that shed light on common scams. These videos will feature insights and suggestions from our trusted partners in the banking industry, law enforcement agencies, and our valued subscribers. We believe that by increasing awareness and knowledge, we can empower seniors to recognize and protect themselves from scams effectively.

As we step into the new fiscal year, we are faced with the urgent need to secure ongoing support for End Elder Fraud. In order to continue our important work, we rely on the generosity and support of individuals like yourself. We have recently renewed several program support agreements, and your tax-deductible donation will play a crucial role in ensuring the longevity and success of our organization.

We invite you to check out our latest YouTube video, where you'll find valuable insights and practical tips to share with your loved ones. Additionally, we kindly request your support in the form of a tax-deductible donation. By contributing to our cause, you will help us safeguard and protect our seniors, who are vulnerable to financial exploitation.

Thank you for your continued support, and together, let's make a difference in the lives of our elderly community members.

One of the seniors who recently attended our Fraud Awareness Presentation asked about cryptocurrency or bitcoin. In response, we offer you our January 2023 Bulletin on Senior Crypto Scams-- so you can continue to stay a few steps ahead of those pesky scammers... (See comments for link.)

Happy 2023! We wish you a year of peace and security!

We have a special announcement we’d like to share with you today. End Elder Fraud just celebrated its first anniversary! We began this journey on December 21, 2021.

We want to thank everyone we’ve worked with this past year. You have made this an exciting and rewarding experience for the End Elder Fraud team!

We are especially grateful for/to:

• Our Board of Directors
• Elean Gersack, who featured End Elder Fraud in the Castle Rock Connection in August 2022
• Cathy Wilson LPC ACS, whose knowledge about the effects of scamming, along with her compassion for victims, brings even greater depth to the work we do
• Brian Blauser, Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) of the FBI White Collar Crime Squad in Denver; Scott Sickafoose, Deputy Sherrif, Arapahoe County; and Commander David Brown, of the City of Lone Tree Police
• The Rotary Club for giving us an opportunity to tell community leaders about End Elder Fraud’s mission and efforts
• The Lone Tree Mayor and staff
• The Douglas and Arapahoe county libraries who provided free space for our meetings
• All the Senior Living Centers, with a particular shout out to the MorningStar Senior Living communities who have so generously hosted us at their facilities
• Nicholas Mastrocinque, Consumer Sentinel Attorney and Manager at the FTC
• Vectra Bank, for the early help in getting our financial foundation in place
• Colorado Credit Union for their efforts in expanding our reach to many more seniors in 1Q23
• Ent Credit Union for their financial support and future collaboration
• Our website subscribers and NextDoor and Facebook communities
• And finally, our #1 Facebook supporter “Janice”! Thank you Janice for engaging with our posts—it makes a world of difference to us!

Looking ahead, we are excited about more visits with our local senior communities and our new partnerships with financial institutions, which are allowing us to reach and protect even more people proactively. We already have several Fraud Awareness Presentations planned for the first quarter of 2023 and will add more soon. Thank you all for joining us on this journey!