Here is a checklist of common phrases that scam artists use, as well as offers they may make to try and swindle you out of your money. Next time you hear or read one of these you can just say, …
Women and Financial Fraud & Abuse
As the number of older Americans in our nation grow, so too do the number of cases of financial elder abuse. Financial elder abuse is when seniors are exploited or conned out of their money through deceit. Financial scams are …
Be WISER about Financial Scams (infographic)
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A Checklist to Help You Protect Those You Care About from Elder Financial Abuse
How can I tell if someone is being financially abused? Detecting financial abuse involves looking for changes in the older person’s lifestyle and finances. Download A Checklist to Help You Protect Those You Care About from Elder Financial Abuse Developed …
Protecting Your Income: Tips for Seniors
Everyone is subject to fraudulent scams and con games. Because older people are frequently targeted, it is important for them to be aware of the frauds and scams that threaten their financial security. Download Protecting Your Income: Tips for Seniors …
WISER Special Report: Senior Fraud, Sweetheart or Sweetheart Scam?
Authorities in New York arrested a woman last year for theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from an 85-year-old man, in what experts refer to as a “sweetheart scam.” In this case, the woman befriended an older man telling …
Senior Financial Fraud and Abuse
Senior financial abuse scams are a multi-billion dollar “industry.” Studies estimate the annual financial loss nationwide to be around $2.9 billion. In a recent New York State study, estimated annual losses for seniors in a subsample of New York State …
Senior Financial Abuse: Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud
Identity theft and credit card fraud are common types of senior financial abuse. In 2014, the Federal Trade commission reported that 39% of the identity theft complaints, and nearly half (49%) of fraud complaints were from those 50 years of …
Senior Financial Abuse: Healthcare Scams
Since every U.S. citizen or permanent resident is eligible for Medicare at age 65, seniors are a prime target for Medicare fraud. These scams trick seniors into providing their Medicare or Social Security number. Other healthcare scams include health insurance …
Senior Financial Abuse: Undue Influence
Undue influence is a critical part of any type of senior abuse – financial, physical, or sexual. Some seniors are more likely to be vulnerable to undue influence because they are more trusting in nature or have a reason to …
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