Educating older adults never to give out financial, government ID, or other personal information over the phone or internet is crucial to protect them. The older you become, the greater the risk of elder fraud. Knowing the possible schemes and planning additional oversight of your financial accounts can help protect your or a loved one from elder fraud. Contact our office to talk with an elder law attorney for resources and help to recover from fraudulent activity.
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The U.S. Attorney General and law enforcement partners announced the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history. The cases involve more than two hundred and fifty defendants from around the globe who victimized more than a million Americans, most of whom were elderly. The cases include criminal, civil, and forfeiture actions across more than […]
“Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Since wisdom means that you realize the finite nature of life, living well calls for careful estate planning. As Baby Boomers age, they discover the realities associated with aging: