A Pilot Intervention to Prevent Financial Exploitation.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Based on previous empirical research on financial stressors and resources and using a prevention science framework, this pilot study examined the effect and acceptability of a three-session older adult financial exploitation prevention intervention.

Methods

Forty-five older adults participated in the study. Each participant completed three 30- to 45-minute sessions. The sessions included financial exploitation vulnerability, financial literacy, techniques used by scammers, choosing a trusted advocate, and creating a financial inventory. At the end of each session, participants were asked how relevant and trustworthy the information presented was. Primary outcome measures were financial vulnerability and financial literacy. Secondary outcomes were other mental heal

SUBMITTER: Lichtenberg PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12213236 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature