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Nacha Updates Resources to Help Financial Institutions Protect Seniors From Fraud

  • Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance has updated tools to protect seniors from financial fraud.
  • The Alliance created an infographic on elder financial exploitation statistics.
  • They also developed an Elder Financial Exploitation Awareness Financial Institution Checklist to assist institutions.
  • Elder financial exploitation typically involves fraud targeting individuals 55 years and older.
  • The resources were released in conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.
  • These tools aim to help institutions safeguard account holders and support fraud victims.
  • Elder financial fraud has increased as more seniors conduct banking online.
  • The FBI reported a 14% increase in elder fraud complaints in 2023.
  • In 2023, individuals 60 years and older lost $3.4 billion to fraud, with an average victim loss of $33,915.
  • Federal financial regulatory agencies released a joint statement to help prevent elder financial exploitation.

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