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How MDTs Can Better Respond to AI Enhanced Fraud

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

Financial exploitation of older adults is evolving fast. Scammers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to clone voices, spoof family members, and stage realistic fraud schemes. This webinar highlights recent scam trends and explores how MDTs can best respond to these crimes in a coordinated, thoughtful manner while working with older adults, utilizing trauma-informed and person-centered best practices. The webinar also covers how this work can be time consuming and emotionally and morally draining, and how to work through these challenges with your team when they occur.

Host: Talitha Guinn-Shaver

Moderator: MT Connolly, RISE Collaborative, Inc.
Presenters: Rebecca L. Keithley, Assistant Section Chief, Criminal Division, Financial Crimes Section, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Roberto Mascio, Director, FINRA Investor Education Foundation, and Kim Camacho, Deputy Director, Center for Victim Service Professionals, National Center for Victims of Crime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmtmfLqyu-s

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MDT Fundamentals and Lessons Learned

Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

This webinar focuses on what is needed to create a successful MDT for elder abuse case reviews, including building a strong foundation and overcoming common challenges. This webinar features teams funded by the Office for Victims of Crime and developed through the National Elder Abuse MDT Training and Technical Assistance Center, and reviews the Center’s evaluation of team needs at various stages. The webinar also includes a panel of seasoned MDT coordinators who speak from their direct experience about the lessons they learned as they planned and built their teams.

Host: Talitha Guinn-Shaver

Moderator: Grace Cheong, Program Manager, National Elder Abuse MDT Training and Technical Assistance Center
Presenters: Trina Aldrich, Elder Abuse MDT Project Coordinator, Winnebago Tribe, Christa Clapp, Elder Abuse Program Specialist, Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit, New Hampshire Department of Justice, Chris Paulton, Service Coordinator, Pikes Peak Elder Justice Center, and Bernadette Snyder, PEARL Program Coordinator, Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hUr8rZY05c

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Why is the EU a trade superpower?

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

Why is the European Union one of the world’s biggest trade powers? With 27 countries working together as one single market, the EU has trade agreements with around 80 partners worldwide − more than any other economy. These agreements cut tariffs, remove trade barriers, lower prices, and make sure that imported products meet European safety standards. With 450 million consumers and over 33 million European jobs tied to trade, EU trade policy matters for exporters, businesses and shoppers alike.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XEEX4jioD28

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President von der Leyen in the Western Balkans: North Macedonia

Source: European Commission (video statements)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits the Western Balkans.
Her visit to North Macedonia takes place on 2 October 2026, where she will host a press conference together with the Prime Minister of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski.

Follow the press conference LIVE here on our YouTube channel from 13.00 CET onward.

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