On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, The Parker Jewish Institute hosted a scam prevention seminar titled “Shielding Seniors: Protect Yourself from Scams and Identity Theft.” Funded by a grant from The New York Bar Foundation, the educational program teaches older adults how to recognize and report common scams. The seminar featured speeches from attorney, Ann-Margaret Corrozza, Co-Founder and Owner of Family First Home Companions, Jennifer Bejamin, CEO and Founder of Safe Haven Insurance Agency, James Donnely, Garden City M&T Universal Banker, Cindy Manigat, and NYPD Police Officer Samantha Gleason.
Modern technology has made scamming easier and harder to detect, thereby making it crucial for all adults to be educated on scam prevention. A scam generally takes form in an unsolicited call, text and/or email requiring immediate action to provide the solicitor with money or personal information. When in doubt, do not react to the request. Instead, contact the person or organization directly using a trusted number, such as one from your bank card, utility bill or the organization’s website. For family or friends, establish a “safe word” to verify the emergency call.
The seminar was a huge success. The Parker Jewish Institute is always proud to provide educational resources to help protect the safety and wellbeing of the people in our community.
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