
WEBINAR – Scams and Frauds for Seniors
February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Seniors are a growing population in the United States and becoming an increasing target for scammers and fraudster at an alarming rate. In fact, according to the FBI, seniors lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023. Please join us as Sergeant Michael Rosati from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit highlights the alarming rise in fraud and healthcare schemes targeting older adults. Sgt. Rosati will thoroughly explore the various types of scams criminals are currently using to exploit seniors, providing detailed insights into how these deceptive tactics work. Additionally, the presentation will offer practical advice and strategies to help seniors safeguard both their finances and personal information, empowering them with the knowledge needed to recognize and prevent falling victim to these fraudulent activities.
Michael Rosati’s career in investigations began in 2011. He has handled investigations for Horizon NJ Health’s Special Investigations Unit, The Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General’s Bureau of Fraud Prevention and Prosecution, and as a federal contractor for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. He joined the New Jersey Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) as a Detective in 2017. During his time with this unit, he has worked on a wide variety of criminal cases involving high-dollar provider fraud schemes, pharmaceutical drug diversion, theft, financial exploitation, as well as cases involving the abuse and/or neglect of disabled or elderly victims. In May of 2024, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant within the MFCU, where he continues to conduct investigations and supervise a team of detectives assigned to the southern region of the state. Sergeant Rosati is an active member of the New Jersey Elder Protection Task Force and he presents regularly at education and outreach events for law enforcement groups, medical providers, schools and seniors.