Elder Fraud and Exploitation Name: Institution: Elder Fraud and Exploitation The rising incidents of elder fraud are putting several elderly citizens in harm's way. The events threaten to strip the older adults of all their independence, trust and assets. The word “scammed” is one that no family member of an elderly person wants to hear (Canamedia et al., 2011). Sweetheart scam is one very common scam against the old. However, it is very tough to punish by law (Canamedia et al., 2011).This paper talks about two possible ways through which family members, caregivers, and aging experts can help prevent these scams. One way to protect the elderly from the fast increasing scams is through the...
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