Senior board highlights elder‑fraud outreach, resource gaps and plans for future speakers

Board members at the Las Vegas Senior Citizens Advisory Board meeting on Feb. 5 described several local outreach efforts and growing concerns about scams and elder abuse affecting seniors across the valley.

Member (identified in the record as) Drum summarized recent law‑enforcement advice on elder fraud and urged seniors to avoid clicking unknown email links or responding to unsolicited calls requesting money or gift cards. "If you get an email from somebody that you don't know and there's links in there, don't click on the links," Drum said, and directed listeners to fbi.gov/elderfraud for additional guidance.

David Hills (Ward 4) and other members described a recent "Slam the Scam" presentation attended by more than 350 people that included speakers from the State Criminal Investigation Division, Metro, the state contractors board and a local Wells Fargo manager; Hills said Wells Fargo branch staff are now more likely to question large withdrawals from seniors as a precaution against scams.

Members also reported multiple elder‑abuse cases locally, some involving family members allegedly taking advantage of elderly relatives. Chair Deanna Rear Cameron and other members discussed referral steps including Adult Protective Services (APS) and the need to coordinate follow‑up for isolated seniors who require food delivery or welfare checks.

Gregory Gray (filling in for Olga Flowers, community program technician) said he had no new report at the time but suggested inviting Neighborhood Services staff to present on the S.H.I.F.T. safe home improvements funding and training program to help low‑income vulnerable households.

The board proposed future speakers on service animals, legal issues and senior pet support, and discussed partnering with churches, neighborhood associations and senior programs to expand outreach. Caroline Mosdee (Ward 6) recommended inviting a Las Vegas Water District representative who recently spoke at a town hall about water planning and conservation in light of new development near Kyle Canyon.

No members of the public signed up for the citizens participation segment; the board set its next meeting for March 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. and adjourned.