Life, Death, and Dignity
May 8, 2025
By: Traci Arieli
My parents are in their 80s, and I am as old as they were when I moved to California years ago. Like many of my generational peers, I have come to the realization that my parents are entering the last phase of their lives. Some of my friends have already lost their parents, and I have seen many people die in my role as an end-of-life doula (or death doula).
Using Art and Music to Combat Romance Scams
March 25, 2025
By: Anna Hairston, MSW, LSW
Romance scams represent a significant and ever-growing concern, with victims losing both a relationship and their money. According to the Federal Trade Commission, romance scammers swindled around $240 million from older adults in 2022. How is this possible?
Raise the Alarm About Relationship Investment Scams
April 8, 2025
By: Melanie T. Devoe, Director, Customer Education and Outreach, CFTC
Scammers use smart phones, social media, and cryptocurrency to steal billions of dollars from Americans. One of the most devastating scams is a mash-up of romance and investment fraud led by large-scale, international organized crime gangs.
Raise the Alarm About Relationship Investment Scams
March 25, 2025
By: Melanie T. Devoe, Director, Customer Education and Outreach, CFTC
Scammers use smart phones, social media, and cryptocurrency to steal billions of dollars from Americans. One of the most devastating scams is a mash-up of romance and investment fraud led by large-scale, international organized crime gangs.