Attorney General’s Office Offering Free Scam Prevention Training in Honor of Financial Literacy Month

Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit will host a series of community presentations in Rochester, NH and Manchester, NH during April 2026 to recognize National Financial Literacy Month. These presentations are a continuation of the Unit's "Protect Your Wallet, Protect Yourself" Scam Prevention Initiative.

The Unit, in partnership with local law enforcement, will offer three free educational sessions designed to assist older adults (age 60 and older), to recognize, avoid, and respond to scams. As fraudulent schemes continue to target older adults with increasing frequency, the programs provide practical tools to safeguard personal and financial security.

Session Schedules

• April 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. - Wellsweep Acres, 77 Olde Farm Lane, Rochester NH (Rochester Housing Authority) - no registration necessary

• April 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. - The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, 2 Wall Street, Manchester NH - please register at this link: https://www.mhcgm.org/events/protect-your-wallet-protect-yourself-4-20-26/

• April 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. - Linscott Court, 20 Columbus Ave, Rochester NH (Rochester Housing Authority) - no registration necessary

All sessions are approximately 90 minutes in length. Older adults, caregivers, family members, and other community members concerned with combatting this growing problem are welcome to attend.

Session Highlights:

• Impostor Scams: Learn how to recognize suspicious calls and avoid common tactics used by fraudsters.
• Common Payment Methods used by Scammers: Identify how money is transferred by gift cards, wire transfers, and cryptocurrency demands.
• Identity Fraud: Learn how to safeguard your personal identifying information.
• Steps for Reporting and Recovery: Guidance on contacting local authorities, banks, and support services if victimized.

No enrollment is required for the events in Rochester. If you are unable to attend and would like to bring a session to your community, please contact Program Specialist Christa Clapp at [email protected].

About the NH DOJ Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit

The Unit investigates and prosecutes crimes of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation committed against older adults. The Unit is also dedicated to educating the public on issues that affect older adults, including best practices to protect against scams, as well as mandatory reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Anyone with knowledge that a vulnerable adult has been scammed or financially exploited should also contact the New Hampshire Bureau of Adult and Aging Services, at nheasy.nh.gov.