Council on Aging - Southern California

NEVER EVER
Trust Unexpected Requests for Money or Personal Information

Protect Yourself from Imposter Scams

💙 Learn the signs. Share the message. Protect yourself and those you love.

🔗 Learn more about the Never EVER campaign: ejcc.acl.gov/imposters
🔗 Fraud prevention resources: coasc.org/spp

Support group participants spent time reflecting on the people, moments, and experiences they are grateful for. Through this guided activity, individuals shared and found comfort in recognizing the positives in their lives. Coming together in community creates space for appreciation, connection, and emotional grounding—core values of the Behavioral Health & Wellness department. These moments remind us that gratitude grows stronger when we experience it alongside others.🌿

You Don't Have To Face Challenges Alone

💚 Mental Health Matters Every Day.
💚 Support Is Here All Year Long.

If you or someone you know could benefit from emotional wellness support, community resources, or simply a connection to caring professionals, help is available.

Together, we can build healthier, more connected communities. Learn more at coasc.org/bhw

support group participants engaged in an enriching origami activity, exploring how creativity can foster focus, mindfulness, and emotional balance. Each fold offered a moment of calm and a reminder that learning continues throughout every stage of life. Activities like this reinforce our belief that personal growth and wellness are lifelong journeys supported by community, curiosity, and compassion.🧡

🚨 During World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, help stop imposter scams before they happen.

Scammers often pretend to be government agencies, banks, tech support companies, or other trusted organizations to steal money, personal information, or access to financial accounts. Their tactics may change, but the message remains the same:

❌ Never send money to someone you don't know.
❌ Never share personal or banking information with unexpected callers.
❌ Never trust pressure tactics that demand immediate action.

The Council on Aging – Southern California's Senior Protection Program (SPP) is proud to support the Elder Justice Coordinating Council's new Never EVER campaign, helping older adults, caregivers, and families recognize the warning signs of fraud and financial exploitation.

💙 Learn the signs. Share the message. Protect yourself and those you love.

🔗 Learn more about the Never EVER campaign: ejcc.acl.gov/imposters
🔗 Fraud prevention resources: coasc.org/spp

💜 An estimated 5 million older Americans—or 1 in 10—experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation each year.

This World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, let's come together to raise awareness, strengthen our communities, and take action to prevent elder abuse. Together, we can help ensure everyone ages with dignity, security, and support.

Life doesn't follow a calendar.

Whether you're navigating a major life change, caring for a loved one, coping with loss, or feeling isolated, support is available throughout the year.

You don't have to wait until things become overwhelming to seek help.

💚 Reaching out is a sign of strength.

Learn more at coasc.org/bhw

🚨 Financial exploitation is one of the most common forms of elder abuse.

Scammers target older adults through phone calls, text messages, fake government notices, romance scams, and identity theft schemes.

Prevention starts with awareness.

The Council on Aging – Southern California's Senior Protection Program helps older adults learn how to recognize scams, avoid fraud, report abuse, and recover from financial exploitation.

When communities are informed, older adults are safer.

🔗 coasc.org/spp

Mental health is just as important as physical health. While Mental Health Awareness Month may be over, emotional wellness deserves attention every day of the year.

Whether you're experiencing loneliness, stress, grief, anxiety, or simply need someone to talk to, support is available.

💚 Because no one should have to face life's challenges alone.

Learn more about available resources at COASC.

🏡 Every older adult deserves to live with dignity, respect, and safety.

For residents living in long-term care communities, protection begins with advocacy.

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program works to safeguard residents' rights, investigate concerns, and advocate for quality care in nursing homes and residential care facilities.

Awareness leads to action. Advocacy creates change.

Learn more about how our Long-Term Care Ombudsman services help protect vulnerable older adults.

🔗 coasc.org/ombudsman