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Pre Social Hour: Fraud Prevention for Older Adults – How to Protect Yourself from Fraud

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Date and Time

Friday, August 7, 2026, 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM

Location

Ashby Village, Fellowship Hall
1953 Hopkins St, 1st Floor
Berkeley, CA 94707
USA
(510) 204-9200

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When: First Friday of the month, 3:00-4:00 pm
Where: Ashby Village, in the Fellowship Hall, 1953 Hopkins Street, Berkeley
Open to: Ashby Village members, volunteers and guests
Accessibility: use entrance on Hopkins Street
For More Info: info@ashbyvillage.org or call 510-204-9200

Fraud Prevention for Older Adults – How to Protect Yourself from Fraud

An introduction to recognizing, avoiding, and reporting common investment and online fraud schemes to better protect your financial security. The presentation provides an overview of today’s most common fraud and investment scams, including imposter schemes, online relationship scams, Ponzi and pyramid schemes, and other tactics used to deceive people.

In today's digital world, fraud and scams are rampant. From phishing emails to investment scams, it's more important than ever to be vigilant. Learn the latest tactics scammers use and how to protect yourself and your community. We'll cover common scams, red flags to watch out for, and practical steps you can take to stay safe. Don't become a victim – empower yourself with knowledge!

Aylien Jani is a Securities Compliance Examiner with the SEC’s San Francisco Regional Office and conducts exams of investment advisers. Prior to joining the SEC, Aylien worked as an examiner for a not-for-profit regulator of broker-dealers, and as an internal auditor with a large multinational bank. She received her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley.

Thomas Eme is a Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement in the SEC’s San Francisco Regional Office. In twenty-five years with the SEC, he has investigated a wide variety of frauds on investors. Before joining the SEC, Mr. Eme served as a law clerk for a U.S. District Court Judge. Originally hailing from Chicago, he received his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University.

Alex Cadenas was born and raised in Guadalajara, México and moved to the United States in 2001. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in Spanish, from California State University, Sacramento. Alex currently serves as a Targeted Outreach Specialist with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), where he leads outreach efforts to vulnerable communities across Northern California and the Bay Area. With more than a decade of experience in public outreach and communications, Alex is passionate about education, community engagement, and helping Californians protect themselves from fraud and financial scams.

Ashby Village
1953 Hopkins St
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 204-9200
info@ashbyvillage.org

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