Elder Financial Abuse is the illegal or unethical exploitation and/or use of an elder’s funds, property, or other assets. Financial elder abuse includes: misuse of an elder’s personal checks, credit cards, or accounts; stealing cash, income checks, or household goods; forging the elder’s signature; engaging in identity theft. Typical frauds that target elders include: announcements of a prize that the elderly person has won but must pay money to claim; phony charities; investment schemes.
Unfortunately, financial abuse is often carried out by those closest to and trusted by the elderly, such as children, and primary caretakers. Often the abuser believes they are entitled to the money and believe themselves to be fully justified in their actions.
Signs of financial abuse include:
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