SCAMbassadors Helping Fight Fraud in Marin, Sacramento, Contra Costa and Ventura Counites (CA)

Calling Elder Justice Champions – are you ready to make a difference in your community?

The California Elder justice Coalition is proudly partnering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP to help community members recognize, avoid, and report common frauds and scams with a team of volunteer Sc-Ambassadors.

What You'll Do

• • Learn about the complex scam tactics used by transnational criminals and how to fight fraud in your own backyard
  • Share information on current fraud trends and prevention strategies at a location like library or community center
  • Answer basic questions and direct participants to trusted resources
  • Help build a safer, more informed community

Topics May Include

• • Phone and text message scams
  • Email phishing and online fraud
  • Identity theft prevention
  • Romance and investment scams
  • Impersonation scams
  • Cybersecurity best practices

We're Looking For Volunteers Who Are:

✔ Comfortable speaking to community members

✔Approachable and knowledgeable

✔ Reliable and diligent

✔ Eager learner with a ‘we’ll figure it out together’ mindset

Training & Support Provided

• • Resources & techniques to help potential victims
  • Scam prevention steps & response
  • Ongoing updates and peer support

What You’ll Learn:

✔ Typical Scam Types

✔ Psychological dynamics of scams

✔ Trauma-informed Practices working with Victims

✔ Person-centered approaches to supporting victims

✔ Steps to take following identity theft and fraud

✔ Planning for the Future: How to Keep Sane and Safe After Loss

Why Volunteer?

• • Make a meaningful connections
  • Be a local resource for scam tactics and response
  • Help your community stay safe

Program Requirements:

• • Sign up to be an AmeriCorps Seniors (age 55 or better) RSVP Volunteer with the California Elder Justice Coalition
  • Complete a federal background check and training program
  • Select a location to meet community members & help spread the word
  • Report hours served and participate in a team meetings via zoom

Join Our Sc-Ambassadors Team!

Together, We Can Stop Scams Before They Rob Your Neighbors of their life savings.