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May is Older Americans Month

Promote direct deposit – to help prevent financial crime against seniors
Did you know that in fiscal year 2007, nearly 60,000 Treasury-issued checks – totaling $56 million in estimated value – were forged? May is Older Americans Month, the perfect time to remind seniors about the dangers of financial crimes and help them safeguard their money with direct deposit. Go Direct has created special materials to help you reach seniors, and others who received federal benefit checks, about the important safety aspects of direct deposit:
For Financial Institutions 
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This campaign is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks
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