Elder Financial Abuse Investigator

Protects older adults from scams and family members stealing their money, often at banks.

A day in the life

An 82-year-old customer is wiring $30,000 to a 'grandson in jail,' so you call her, explain the scam and stop the transfer.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$72k
High
$105k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's helpful; fraud certifications.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Gerontology, Social Work.

Outlook

Growing faster than average. Growing as scams targeting seniors rise.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI flags unusual withdrawals; meeting seniors, earning their trust and stopping scams in time stays deeply human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Psychology, Criminal justice CTE, Health science class.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2099.

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