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Episode #017 - Elder Financial Abuse EXPOSED by Former FBI Agent, John Schwartz

July 24, 2024 The Healing Project Season 1 Episode 17
Episode #017 - Elder Financial Abuse EXPOSED by Former FBI Agent, John Schwartz
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People Talking Sitting Down
Episode #017 - Elder Financial Abuse EXPOSED by Former FBI Agent, John Schwartz
Jul 24, 2024 Season 1 Episode 17
The Healing Project

Former FBI Special Agent, John Schwartz, is the Founder and President of the Center for Combatting Elder Financial Abuse, a non-profit that works to protect the nation’s 59 million seniors safe from financial predators and scammers.

In this episode, John shares insights to help prepare yourself, or a parent or grandparent for potential romance schemes, fake computer virus attacks, grandchild hostage threats, and more.

We also discuss the impact of these crimes on the mental health of their victims and their families, the mindset of the perpetrators, John’s career as an FBI special agent, what it was like being in the DC office during 9/11, fatherhood stories, and more.

Tune-in now and catch Episode #17 LIVE on YouTube, streaming on Spotify, apple podcasts, and wherever you listen.

Thank you and have a great day!!

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Connect with John:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrs111222/
Website for Combatting Elder Financial Abuse: https://endefa.org/
Older Adult Vulnerability Survey: https://www.olderadultnestegg.com/for-older-adults/financial-vulnerability-survey/
Resources: https://endefa.org/resources/

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Mental Health Resources:

Bereavement and Grief: https://www.mhanational.org/bereavement-and-grief

Drugs & Alcohol - Recovery Centers of America (1-800-RECOVERY)

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Available 24/7, Dial 988

Emergency Helplines for Panic & Anxiety: https://panicandanxiety.org/find-help/emergency-help-lines/

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

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Show Notes

Former FBI Special Agent, John Schwartz, is the Founder and President of the Center for Combatting Elder Financial Abuse, a non-profit that works to protect the nation’s 59 million seniors safe from financial predators and scammers.

In this episode, John shares insights to help prepare yourself, or a parent or grandparent for potential romance schemes, fake computer virus attacks, grandchild hostage threats, and more.

We also discuss the impact of these crimes on the mental health of their victims and their families, the mindset of the perpetrators, John’s career as an FBI special agent, what it was like being in the DC office during 9/11, fatherhood stories, and more.

Tune-in now and catch Episode #17 LIVE on YouTube, streaming on Spotify, apple podcasts, and wherever you listen.

Thank you and have a great day!!

☕️ SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY DRINKING OUR ☕️ !
https://www.drinkdript.com/products/the-positivity-blend

Hit 🔔 FOLLOW 🔔

🎧 Audio-Only streaming on all podcast platforms!

Connect with John:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrs111222/
Website for Combatting Elder Financial Abuse: https://endefa.org/
Older Adult Vulnerability Survey: https://www.olderadultnestegg.com/for-older-adults/financial-vulnerability-survey/
Resources: https://endefa.org/resources/

Show:
YouTube (Video Episodes):   @PeopleTalkingSittingDown  
Instagram (People Talking Sitting Down): https://www.instagram.com/PeopleTalkingSittingDown/?hl=en&img_index=1
Instagram (Christopher): https://www.instagram.com/cantlax3/?hl=en
Instagram: (Producer Max): https://www.instagram.com/iam.garou/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-talking-sitting-down/?viewAsMember=true
Spotify (Follow): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CpHfWb4fSHMD7pWtE0toB?si=e6cdcebd33ee486d
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-016-double-agent-darby-with-darby-sinunu/id1682967410?i=1000655536857

Mental Health Resources:

Bereavement and Grief: https://www.mhanational.org/bereavement-and-grief

Drugs & Alcohol - Recovery Centers of America (1-800-RECOVERY)

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Available 24/7, Dial 988

Emergency Helplines for Panic & Anxiety: https://panicandanxiety.org/find-help/emergency-help-lines/

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

FOLLOW THE TEAM:

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INSTAGRAM:

Christopher

Producer Max

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