By R. Craig Harrison | Published January 26, 2015 | Posted in Elder Abuse | Tagged Tags: elder financial abuse, financial exploitation, grandparent scams | Leave a comment
Sadly, many people believe that seniors are easy targets for financial exploitation. In a survey taken by Allianz Life Insurance Co. of 2,000 adults, the senior participants reported losing an average of $30,000, while some reported losing more than $100,000. The most common financial scam against seniors is something called “grandparent scams.” In a grandparent Read More
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