Free Scam Prevention Training for Older Adults

AG: New Hampshire Press Releases

Published April 6th, 2026

Detected April 6th, 2026

Summary

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office announced free scam prevention training sessions for older adults during Financial Literacy Month in April 2026. Three community presentations will be held in Rochester and Manchester, covering impostor scams, payment methods used by fraudsters, identity fraud, and reporting procedures. Sessions are open to older adults, caregivers, family members, and community members with no enrollment required.

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The NH DOJ Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit announced a continuation of its 'Protect Your Wallet, Protect Yourself' Scam Prevention Initiative through three free 90-minute community presentations in Rochester and Manchester during April 2026. Sessions will cover impostor scams, common payment methods used by scammers (gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency), identity fraud prevention, and steps for reporting and recovery if victimized.

Compliance teams at organizations serving older adults should share session schedules with clients and residents. Organizations interested in bringing sessions to their communities can contact Program Specialist Christa Clapp. Anyone with knowledge of a vulnerable adult who has been scammed should contact the NH Bureau of Adult and Aging Services at nheasy.nh.gov.

What to do next

Share session schedules with older adult clients, residents, or community members
Register for the April 20 Manchester session at mhcgm.org/events/protect-your-wallet-protect-yourself-4-20-26/ if interested in attending
Contact Christa.Clapp@doj.nh.gov to schedule a session for your community organization

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Attorney General’s Office Offering Free Scam Prevention Training in Honor of Financial Literacy Month

Press Release For Immediate Release Date: April 06, 2026

Contact Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications
(603) 931-9375 | michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov Christa Clapp, Elder Abuse Program Specialist, Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit
(603) 271-5009 | Christa.G.Clapp@doj.nh.gov

Attorney General’s Office Offering Free Scam Prevention Training in Honor of Financial Literacy Month

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit will host a series of community presentations in Rochester, NH and Manchester, NH during April 2026 to recognize National Financial Literacy 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.

About the NH DOJ Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit

The Unit investigates and prosecutes crimes of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation committed against older adults. The Unit is also dedicated to educating the public on issues that affect older adults, including best practices to protect against scams, as well as mandatory reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Anyone with knowledge that a vulnerable adult has been scammed or financially exploited should also contact the New Hampshire Bureau of Adult and Aging Services, at nheasy.nh.gov.