Protecting The Elderly Against Exploitation and Crimes of Fraud

Financial exploitation of the elderly is a CRIME. Too often, incidents of stealing from an elderly victim are misinterpreted as a "family matter," or the elderly individual is blamed for giving the suspect their money or property. A common misperception is that the perpetrator did not "take" the money or property from the victim, but that the victim "gave" their valuables to the perpetrator – therefore, how can it be a crime?

David Kessler can answer this question based upon the hundreds of cases he has investigated involving financial exploitation of the elderly. David's investigations have resulted in the conviction and imprisonment of PREDATORS.

David M. Kessler is a retired Police Officer (former Commander of the Financial Crimes Unit) with the Dekalb County Police Department in Decatur, Georgia. He has dedicated his professional life to providing education and guidance for public and private sector professionals on the topic of exploitation of the elderly, and making certain those who prey on elderly victims are punished.

David was recruited by the Ohio Attorney General in 1999 to serve as Chief Investigator of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit. Within this role, David's primary focus became the protection of senior citizens against those who would prey upon them.

With extensive knowledge and vast experience in the area of elder exploitation, David chose to leave the government sector in 2008 to form his own consulting business, Protecting The Elderly. As a keynote speaker and trainer on the topic of exploitation of the elderly, David addresses all facets of these crimes, including: Undue Influence, Sweetheart Swindles, Power of Attorney Thefts, and Home Improvement Scams.

David holds the distinction of being a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

David has conducted trainings for organizations, including:

National White Collar Crime Center

National District Attorneys Association

American Association of Retired Persons

Kentucky Attorney General

City of Columbus, Ohio Fire/EMS

Boise State University, Center for Aging

National Sheriff's Association

Michigan Department of Commerce

Maryland Credit Union League

Federal Bureau of Investigation

David is available to train your organization's staff on this escalating problem of exploitation of the elderly. He can also share his expertise as a consultant for individual cases involving allegations of crimes against the elderly.

We owe it to AMERICA'S GREATEST GENERATION – OUR SENIOR CITIZENS to protect them from those who are determined to steal their assets and dignity.