Elder Financial Abuse
Financial abuse is a silent problem that robs seniors of their dignity, security, and—in some cases—costs them their life savings. The most common scams in our area are Elder financial abuse – this happens when someone the victim knows and trusts — like a family member, close friend, or caregiver — tries to gain access to the senior’s savings, credit, or assets. Romance scams – Romance scammers create elaborate fake profiles, often on social media, and exploit older adults’ loneliness to get money. Gift card scams – routinely involve callers, often from overseas, phoning victims and telling them they owe money for a debt or needed services and that they should immediately go to a retail location to buy a gift card that can be used to pay off the purported obligation. If you or someone you know may have been a victim of abuse you can contact our Adult Protective Services' 24-hour Abuse hotline at (877) 657-3092.
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