A synergistic network between institutions to help the elderly defend themselves from scams. This morning, at the social services department of the Municipality of Aprilia, the preliminary meeting was held for the awareness initiatives organized by the Carabinieri of the Territorial Department of Aprilia, meetings which aim to reveal to the elderly the most frequent deception tactics to help them defend themselves from scammers.
Present were the councilor for social services Veronica Napolitano, the councilor Dania Zattoni, the captain of the carabinieri Angelo Sgueglia, head of Norm, the presidents of the senior centers present in the Aprilia area.
“By history and tradition – underlines Councilor Veronica Napolitano – among the police forces, the Carabinieri represents the body in closest contact with the social fabric, closest to people, their problems and their needs. This is also why it is important that they are the ones who offer citizens, starting from the most fragile ones, practical support to defend themselves from those who think they are taking advantage of a condition of fragility, of excess trust. Over the years these awareness events have proven effective. Many elderly people recognized the suspicious signs in time and escaped the clutches of scammers in time. We can only share the spirit and purpose of these meetings, trusting in a great participation from our senior centers”.
