CFP Board Commends Senate Judiciary for Hearing on Fraud Targeting Older Americans

CFP Board applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding its hearing on Scammers Exposed: Protecting Older Americans from Transnational Crime Networks. In response, CFP Board submitted a letter on June 16 - just one day after World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding older Americans and other vulnerable adults from financial exploitation.
 
“CFP® professionals are uniquely positioned to recognize, prevent, and report fraud,” said Erin Koeppel, Managing Director of Government Relations and Public Counsel. “CFP Board is committed to a comprehensive approach that, among other things, includes financial education, financial planning, and knowing what to do when one identifies any illicit behavior.”

To read the full letter, please click here.