3 Signs of Elder Financial Abuse
3 Signs of Elder Financial Abuse A bank withdrawal that's not remembered, a change in investments, increasingly confusing personal accounting. Are these just “senior” moments? Possibly. But they could also indicate some things more sinister. Elder financial abuse against those aged 65 or older constitutes 35 percent of all financial exploitation in the United States every year. Financial fraud can take many different forms - from blatant stealing of funds, to investments and phone scams, to identity theft - and for many seniors, a lack of knowledge about this exploitation and a lack of independent care makes them easy victims. The [...]