BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Elder abuse—especially financial exploitation—continues to affect thousands of seniors each year, often going unreported and committed by both strangers and trusted ...
Combating elder financial abuse takes community team work, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in a report issued Tuesday. The agency called for a proliferation of networks of financial ...
Elder abuse is a complex and concerning issue that affects vulnerable older Americans in various ways and cost us more than $2.3 billion last year. It is important that we take action to address this ...
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) urges Oregonians to watch for signs of elder financial exploitation. The International ...
From scam phone calls to deceitful contractors, elderly individuals are often exceedingly vulnerable to dishonest financial practices. But the main source of financial abuse of elders is not these ...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Elder abuse is often hidden, but recognizing the signs and taking action can protect our seniors. Elder abuse is often hidden and underreported; only 1 in 24 cases come to ...
Elder financial exploitation is typically described as ‘the illegal or improper use of an older adult’s funds, property, or assets. Perpetrators range from family members and other people a victim ...
FAYETTEVILLE -- Elderly Americans lose more than $28 billion a year to financial exploitation, and the results can be devastating -- from losing significant portions of their life savings and property ...
Financial abuse can happen to anyone, however, it often happens to older adults. Sandia Area Federal Credit Union Chief Risk Officer Rachel Lund broke down trends when it comes to elder financial ...
Scammers are quite skilled at getting people to hand over the money they've spent a lifetime saving. Elders can be taken advantage of by relatives, friends, and those who work for them. Imagine you're ...
The Bonadio Group, a Top 50 Firm based in Pittsford, New York, is taking aim at the growing problem of elder financial abuse by helping protect senior citizens. Processing Content June is recognized ...