Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith of the Bermuda Police Service joins The Daily Hour for an important conversation about protecting Bermuda’s senior citizens from financial crime and exploitation.
Financial abuse can take many forms, from online and telephone scams to criminals impersonating banks and trusted organizations. It can also involve people closer to home pressuring or manipulating seniors for access to their money or assets. Bermuda Police have previously warned that seniors have lost significant sums through these types of schemes and have encouraged families to play an active role in prevention.
We’ll discuss the warning signs seniors and their families should look out for, how scammers gain people’s trust, the importance of protecting personal and banking information, and what to do if you believe you or a loved one may be a victim. We’ll also explore the responsibility the wider community has to look out for vulnerable seniors and speak up when something doesn’t seem right.
