The Edcomm Groups Dr. Linda Eagle Speaks at Virginia Triad State Conference Addressing Elder Financial Abuse
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I’m very honored to be a part of this Conference, and to have the opportunity to bring information regarding this important topic directly to the law enforcement and senior communities.” With more than 5 million cases per year, financial abuse of elders is the number one crime committed against persons age 65 and older.The Edcomm Group is a 19-year-old multimedia education and communication consulting firm specializing in the development of creative business solutions that improve productivity, customer service and market share — providing bottom-line results.Sharing the stage with Robert McDonnell, Attorney General of Virginia, Dr. Eagle addressed the increase in elder financial abuse, what role the financial services industry plays in protecting elderly customers, and how banks, credit unions and money services businesses can ensure their compliance with the new laws.The event, held at the Waterside Marriott, was sponsored by the Virginia TRIAD — a group comprised of three founding organizations: AARP, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA).I’m very honored to be a part of this Conference, and to have the opportunity to bring information regarding this important topic directly to the law enforcement and senior communities.”With more than 5 million cases per year, financial abuse of elders is the number one crime committed against persons age 65 and older.Learning Link’s servers have been issued a SAS-70 attesting to the quality of their security, business continuity and performance.The TRIAD concept was originated in 1988 when the AARP, IACP, and NSA agreed to establish a partnership to arm senior citizens with the information they need to keep from being victimized by criminals.