Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation

05/04/2026

ICBA says mail theft and check washing schemes remain a persistent challenge where customers’ mailed payments are intercepted, chemically altered to change payee names and dollar amounts, and fraudulently deposited
https://www.icba.org/w/letter-to-usps-on-mail-theft-and-check-fraud

05/01/2026

Maintain Awareness and Involvement in Financial Matters
One of the most effective ways seniors can protect themselves is by staying involved in their financial affairs for as long as possible. Even when a trusted family member is helping manage bills or accounts, seniors should regularly review statements, ask questions, and remain informed about their financial status. Knowledge empowers seniors to detect inconsistencies early.

04/28/2026

As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, we remind you of the resources we have available on fraud prevention and scam avoidance.
https://www.icba.org/cyber-savvy-seniors-resources

04/27/2026

Elder financial abuse costing seniors billions of dollars

Scams and fraud targeting older people is a serious problem in the U.S.

04/24/2026

Protecting thousands of senior citizens across the U.S. and having a good time doing it :)
shcpfoundation.org

04/22/2026

Grateful for such a fantastic team!

04/21/2026

Why Naming Older Adults in Policy Matters
https://ow.ly/qI7j50YNtTE

04/17/2026

Deepfake signs to watch for include unusual facial details, odd lighting or mismatched shadows and low-quality audio-video sync. More on resources at icba.org/cra

04/16/2026

New law designed to protect Georgia seniors lets banks block suspicious transactions

Georgia may be cracking down on elder financial exploitation with new bank hold law.

04/15/2026

Thank you to the community banks all across America that support our programs!

04/14/2026

Find out how your facility can get with at no cost!
seniorcrimestoppers.org

04/10/2026

Create Complex Passwords
Downloading a password manager will create and store encrypted passwords and protect your accounts by keeping your passwords in a secure location. Make a habit of also regularly changing your passwords. https://www.shcpfoundation.org/resources/