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Money Mindset Monday: Check Financial Statements for Accuracy• Review statements monthly for unauthorized charges or err...
06/22/2026

Money Mindset Monday: Check Financial Statements for Accuracy

• Review statements monthly for unauthorized charges or errors.
• Set up alerts for unusual transactions.
• Report discrepancies immediately to your bank or credit card issuer.
• Keep a record of your dispute for follow-up.

Visit pa.gov/mymoney for resources for every chapter of your life.

Looking to make smarter money decisions? My Money brings together trusted financial education resources in one place. Br...
06/18/2026

Looking to make smarter money decisions? My Money brings together trusted financial education resources in one place. Browse the site and its connected pages to learn practical steps for every stage of your financial journey: pa.gov/mymoney

06/17/2026

Financial exploitation is one of the fastest-growing forms of elder abuse, and it takes all of us working together to prevent it.

Join the PA Investor Protection Network Symposium on:
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Erie Yacht Club

This FREE informative event is designed for professionals and volunteers who work with older adults and want to learn about current fraud trends, intervention strategies, and community resources.

Hear from experts representing the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, Pennsylvania Department of Aging, Erie County District Attorney's Office, Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, and more.

A complimentary lunch will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to network with professionals across the legal, financial, and social service sectors to strengthen protections for older adults in our community.

Space is limited. To register, email Pasquale Casane, GECAC Area Agency on Aging, at [email protected], or call 814-459-4581 ext. 516.

Together, we can help prevent elder financial exploitation and protect the older adults we serve.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Day, Christina Kotsalos, Director of the Investor Education and Consumer Outreach Of...
06/15/2026

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Day, Christina Kotsalos, Director of the Investor Education and Consumer Outreach Office at DoBS, participated in a new video from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts’ Office of Elder Justice in the Courts (OEJC).

“Elder Abuse: Financial Exploitation and How Pennsylvanians Can Stay Safe” features experts from across the Commonwealth discussing how to recognize, prevent, and report financial exploitation, along with key resources available to older adults and their families.

The recorded panel is available on the OEJC website:

The Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts is committed to protecting Pennsylvania’s rapidly growing population of elders from all forms of abuse - whether financial, physical, psychological, or through neglect.

The PA Department of Banking and Securities is proud to support our sister agency, Pennsylvania Department of Aging, as ...
06/15/2026

The PA Department of Banking and Securities is proud to support our sister agency, Pennsylvania Department of Aging, as it partners with philanthropic organizations and public media to raise awareness about protecting older Pennsylvanians from financial exploitation and other forms of elder abuse.

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

"Aging Together – Justice for All" will air this evening at 7:00 PM on PBS stations covering every region of Pennsylvania.

The broadcast was produced during a daylong community event called “Aging Together – A Summit for Action on Elder Justice.” The event brought together policymakers, advocates and older adults to discuss ways to strengthen the systems and community networks that keep older adults safe.

Check your local public broadcasting station’s listing for additional air dates and times.
PBS Stations: https://pennsylvaniapbs.org/stations/
Aging Together in PA: https://aginginpa.org/
On-Demand after airing: https://www.wvia.org/

Also presented by: AARP Pennsylvania Office, WVIA and Moses Taylor Foundation

06/10/2026

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There is still time to apply!Learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/5357558/non-depo...
06/08/2026

There is still time to apply!

Learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/5357558/non-depository-and-securities-compliance-examiner-1

Does the idea of working with banking and finance professionals to develop skills in conducting examinations, investigations, and audits of financial institutions sound interesting to you? The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has just the opportunity for you or someone you may know within the PA Department of Banking & Securities!

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