Lets Inform Seniors About Scams

In which borough should your idea take place? Brooklyn

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton, Sunset Park

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Older adults

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Scams are targeting older adults posing as the IRS, insurance, healthcare, credit cards, etc. Asking for personal info-- ss number, credit card number, passwords, bank account i

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

1. ONline and in person workshops to educate seniors about these issues and newer tactics/scams that are occurring citywide

2. Specialized pamphlets to be distributed by mail, at senior centers, in the library, building lobbies, assisted living facilities

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

11106