Financial Empowerment Month: NH AG's Office hosting free scam prevention training

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Announcement For Immediate Release Posted: April 07, 2026

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Contact Ian Clark, Public Information Officer
(603) 271-4865 | ian.m.clark@banking.nh.gov

Financial Empowerment Month: NH Attorney General's Office hosting free scam prevention training

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella has announced that the New Hampshire Department of Justice Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit will host a series of free community presentations in Rochester, NH and Manchester, NH this month. These presentations are a continuation of the Unit’s “Protect Your Wallet, Protect Yourself” Scam Prevention Initiative.

The Unit, in partnership with local law enforcement, will offer three free educational sessions designed to assist older adults (age 60 and older), to recognize, avoid, and respond to scams. As fraudulent schemes continue to target older adults with increasing frequency, the programs provide practical tools to safeguard personal and financial security.

Session Schedules

• April 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. – Wellsweep Acres, 77 Olde Farm Lane, Rochester, NH (Rochester Housing Authority) – no registration necessary
• April 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. – The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH – please register at this link: https://www.mhcgm.org/events/protect-your-wallet-protect-yourself-4-20-26/
• April 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. – Linscott Court, 20 Columbus Ave, Rochester, NH (Rochester Housing Authority) – no registration necessary All sessions are approximately 90 minutes in length. Older adults, caregivers, family members, and other community members concerned with combatting this growing problem are welcome to attend.

Session Highlights:

• Impostor Scams: Learn how to recognize suspicious calls and avoid common tactics used by fraudsters.
• Common Payment Methods used by Scammers: Identify how money is transferred by gift cards, wire transfers, and cryptocurrency demands.
• Identity Fraud: Learn how to safeguard your personal identifying information.
• Steps for Reporting and Recovery: Guidance on contacting local authorities, banks, and support services if victimized. No enrollment is required for the events in Rochester. If you are unable to attend and would like to bring a session to your community, please contact Program Specialist Christa Clapp at Christa.G.Clapp@doj.nh.gov.

Read the full Department of Justice press release.