12/17/2018· Finance
How to Detect Elder Financial Abuse: 15 Warning Signs a Loved One Needs Help
By: Marguerita Cheng
Older American adults are at an increased risk of becoming a victim of financial fraud or exploitation and criminals don't want you to know it. An estimated $36 billion is lost to these con artists each year. They gain the trust of our loved ones and use it against them in ways that leave victims emotionally and financially devastated.