Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Announces a Free Zoom on Scam Prevention

June is Elder Abuse Prevention month! In response to a number of seniors who are falling victims to scams, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region will host a free Zoom, Too Good to Be True: How to Prevent Being Scammed, on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

While anyone can become a victim of scams, seniors are often the number one target. In this free Zoom, attendees can learn different and new techniques that scammers use to prey on vulnerable people, how to prevent loved ones from falling victim to scams, financial and legal recourses, psychological effects of falling victim to scams, and personal stories to learn from.

This proactive program was a result of our Elder Abuse Counselor seeing an increased number of our clients being scammed. One client fell victim to scamming and lost over $300,000 to someone who they considered a “friend”. “We believe that a webinar with expert advice and a live Q&A session for attendees is a great way for us to address the wide range of concerns related to scamming,” says Caitlin Sly, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Diablo Region. MOW Diablo Region is the only meals on wheels in the County and one of the few in the country that has an Elder Abuse Prevention Program.

This webinar will be presented by:

• Colleen Geraghty, Account Coordinator, BALANCE
• Caitlin Sly, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
• Shirley Krohn, Advocate, Member of CA Senior Legislature


Helping over 7,500 seniors each year, our mission is to enhance the lives of older adults in Contra Costa County by providing coordinated care that enables them to live independently and with dignity. Our dedicated staff of experts connects seniors with essential services in Contra Costa County. Learn more about our work here.

Stay in the loop with our updates and announcements, follow us on Facebook!