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The report highlights several important considerations for businesses to improve their fraud reporting mechanisms:

User-Friendly Design: Websites should be easy to navigate with clear instructions on how to report fraud.
Accessible Reporting Tools: Businesses should provide dedicated forms, hotlines, and prominently displayed email addresses for fraud reporting.
Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to regulations like the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) is crucial for safeguarding sensitive data and detecting suspicious activities.
Customer Education: Informing customers about common fraud schemes and how to protect themselves through FAQs, tutorials, and alerts about recent fraud trends is beneficial.

The Texas Elder Justice Coalition (TEJC) is proud to offer an opportunity for Texas individuals, organizations, and community leaders to be recognized for their exceptional efforts in promoting justice for older adults at the Texas Elder Justice Coalition Summit, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

This prestigious recognition highlights achievements in advocating for the rights and well-being of older adults affected by financial exploitation, preventing financial exploitation of older adults, and advancing policies and practices that protect older adults from financial exploitation.

Eligibility: The TEJC Recognition for Achievement is open to the following individuals or organizations in Texas:
• Individuals
• Nonprofit organizations
• Public agencies
• Community leaders
• Law enforcement
• Healthcare professionals, or
• Other entities or groups working to advance justice for older adults at risk of financial exploitation.

If you suspect a romance scam:

Talk to someone you trust. Do your friends or family say they’re concerned about your new love interest?
Search online for the type of job the person has plus the word “scammer.” Have other people posted similar stories?
Do a reverse image search of the person’s profile picture. Is it associated with another name or with details that don’t match up?