Guide to Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
The following guide has been compiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for family and friends of people living in nursing homes
Who is Most Likely to Financially Exploit an Elder?
Anyone can financially exploit a senior, but it can generally be broken down into 3 categories: family members, nursing home staff and
IC3 Public Service Announcement for Older Americans
EJI has collaborated with the FBI’s IC3 program to develop a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for the general public. This PSA encourages
Older Americans’ Cybercrime Losses Soared to $3 Billion in 2021
Romance, tech support scams drive rising cost of online fraud, FBI data shows Original Article | by Andy Markowitz, AARP, April 5, 2022
COVID-19 Scams and Planning Tips
This is an extremely useful guide generated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to provide an accurate list of COVID-19 scams and
Protect The Elder Adults in Your Family From Phone Scams
Original Article | AARP Scams and Fraud Talk with your victimized parents about how their experience could be important for other people
Decision-Making Ability and Risk of Elder Mistreatment
Original Post | National Center on Elder Abuse There are many factors relevant to decision-making ability of older people including changes in
Elder financial abuse is a multibillion-dollar problem
All older Americans, regardless of income, are at risk of financial abuse. Various studies estimate that seniors in the U.S. are scammed
National Center on Elder Abuse Reference Guide
Unfortunately, it is estimated that millions of U.S. elders, from all walks of life, face abuse and neglect every year. Anyone can
Elder Financial Fraud – Tips for Caregivers
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