WEAAD 2026: Awareness, Action and Financial Safety
WEAAD 2026: Awareness, Action and Financial Safety
💜 Awareness, Action & Financial Safety 💜
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) invites you to attend a community forum focused on protecting older adults from identity theft, scams, and financial exploitation.
📅 June 16, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant
9000 Fathers Legacy, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Attendees will hear from state and local experts, connect with community partners, and gain practical tools to support financial safety and elder justice.
🎤 Featured Presenters:
• Jeff Karberg, Maryland Assistant Attorney General & Identity Theft Program Director
• Tracy Rezvani, Administrator, Howard County Office of Consumer Protection
✨ Event Highlights:
✔️ Real-world scam and fraud prevention strategies
✔️ Tips to safeguard personal and financial information
✔️ Information on AI-driven scams
✔️ Resource tables from APS, Legal Aid, financial institutions, and community nonprofits
✔️ Light refreshments sponsored by AARP
🚗 This free in-person event is open to all. Non-residents are encouraged to carpool due to limited parking.
🔗 Click on the link below to register now to attend OAI’s WEAAD Forum!
