Fighting Fraud with AARP Expert Doug Shadel

About this episode

This episode features a conversation about fraud and scams targeting older Washingtonians, providing practical advice for caregivers.

Fraud and scams are preying on older Washingtonians and caregivers are often on the front lines of protecting their loved ones. In this Caring for Caregivers Conversation, our state director Marguerite Ro sits down with fraud researcher and educator Doug Shadel to share practical, real-world advice on how to spot scams, safeguard your family, and protect yourself if you become a target. Whether you're caring for a parent, partner, or friend, this conversation offers valuable insights you can use right away.

People in this episode

Host: Marguerite Ro

Guest: Doug Shadel

Topics covered

• fraud prevention
• scams
• caregiving
• safety
• elderly protection

Keywords

• fraud
• scams
• caregivers
• protection
• elderly
• advice
• safeguard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AARP

Places: Washington

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