Responding to Transnational Elder Fraud

This course provides law enforcement with an introduction to collaboratively assisting older adult victims of transnational elder fraud. Students will be provided with background information on transnational elder fraud and common scams used by perpetrators of transnational elder fraud. Students will learn tips for interviewing older adults and how to respond to victims using trauma-informed techniques. Additionally, students will learn to navigate resources designed for victims of transnational elder fraud so that they can better serve their communities as well as resources designed for law enforcement that can lead to more successful investigations.