The federal government, states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia all have laws designed to protect older adults from elder abuse
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When we’re isolated, we can be vulnerable. New Hampshire, there is no better time than right now to stay connected. This website is an initiative of the New Hampshire Financial Abuse Specialty Team (FAST) to keep NH protected, by staying
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EJI has collaborated with the FBI’s IC3 program to develop a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for the general public. This PSA encourages the public to file reports of internet-related financial fraud
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Romance, tech support scams drive rising cost of online fraud, FBI data shows Original Article | by Andy Markowitz, AARP, April 5, 2022 Cybercrime reported to the FBI cost Americans 50 and older
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This is an extremely useful guide generated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to provide an accurate list of COVID-19 scams and some tips for dealing with them. As part of our
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Original Article | AARP Scams and Fraud Talk with your victimized parents about how their experience could be important for other people facing the same situation. In many scams, your parents may
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Original Post | National Center on Elder Abuse There are many factors relevant to decision-making ability of older people including changes in the brain and cognition and social functioning. These changes can
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All older Americans, regardless of income, are at risk of financial abuse.
Various studies estimate that seniors in the U.S. are scammed
Unfortunately, it is estimated that millions of U.S. elders, from all walks of life, face abuse and neglect every year. Anyone can be victimized. However, there are things you can do to
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Original Post | Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center Date: June 30, 2021; 2:00–3:15 p.m. EST Description: This Q&A session, presented by staff from the U.S. Department of Justice
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June 3, 2021 • By Julie Schoen, Deputy Director of the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15 raises awareness of the cultural, social, economic,
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May is Older Americans Month and June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. During this time, we celebrate communities of strength created by older adults and we’re spotlighting resources that can
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