The subject of financial exploitation of elders in our country has been on law enforcement radar for decades. Significant public education programs on this topic by states, counties, and elder-focused organizations are ongoing, but are they doing any good?
There was an increase in financial elder exploitation by 14% over the last year, according to the annual FBI report. The data reveals the number of crime reports by persons over 60 in the U.S. Could that include your own aging parents or other loved ones?