06/15/2026
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office partnered with the Margate City Police Department, the Atlantic County Office on Aging, the New Jersey State Police, and the FBI to present an informative elder abuse and scam awareness program for senior citizens at the JCC in Margate.
Attendees learned how to recognize common fraud schemes, protect themselves from financial exploitation, identify warning signs of elder abuse, and report suspicious activity. The presentation also provided valuable resources available to seniors and their families throughout Atlantic County.
Detective Kim McColligan joined the program as a guest speaker, sharing her knowledge and experience regarding elder abuse investigations and the importance of recognizing and reporting scams targeting older adults.
The program also featured a K-9 demonstration by Atlantic County Sheriff’s Officer April Kelso and K-9 Zara, highlighting how specially trained detection dogs assist law enforcement in identifying currency that may be connected to criminal activity.