DRESDEN, Tenn. (WBBJ) – District Attorney General, Colin Johnson, and the Northwest Tennessee Elder Justice Coalition have announced the 5th annual Elder Justice Conference, a free training event for preventing senior citizen scams.
The conference will be held at Discovery Park of America in Union City on September 30 and October 1. This training event is focused on preventing senior citizens and vulnerable adults from falling victim to online scams and how to handle them if they should occur.
Wednesday, September 1, will be Professional Training Day. This training session is for:
- Law enforcement
- Social workers
- First responders
- Financial institution personnel
- Attorneys
- Mental health professionals
- Caregivers
Thursday, October 1, will be Senior Citizen Training. Attendees will receive one-on-one training on:
- New scams to avoid
- Financial exploitation
- Signs of physical and emotional abuse
“Crimes against seniors devastate victims, families, and entire communities,” said Gen. Johnson. “Protecting our older citizens requires more than prosecuting offenders – it also requires giving seniors the knowledge and tools to recognize danger and protect themselves. This conference brings our community together to do both. It strengthens our response to these crimes and empowers seniors to stay informed, vigilant, and safe.”
According to a 2025 report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, there were over 201,000 complaints from victims over the age of 60 with reported losses totaling more than $7.7 billion. The average reported loss for older victims was more than $38,000 in 2025, with at least 12,400 victims claiming losses of at least $100,000.
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