“Be aware, Be Prepared”
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, defines elder abuse “is an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult.” Scammers are targeting older adults at an alarming rate. During our Elder Abuse and Fraud Prevention training sessions, our law enforcement partners have shared with the audience that there is no way to litigate fast enough to eliminate the crisis. Just think, as reported by the National Center on Elder Abuse, 1 out of 10 older adults 60+ will experience some type of financial scam this year. There are many stories of financial ruin that go unreported due to embarrassment and a sense of shame for having been susceptible to the scam.
The 2024 tax filing season began January 29th. Tax season is a particularly ripe time for scammers to use pressure and deceptive tactics for financial gain. Here are some red flags and concrete steps to take to keep you safe:
Our Call To Action!!! We ask you to REPORT fraud to law enforcement. Submit Department of Treasury IRS Form 3949-A, Information Referral on line, if you suspect an individual or a business is committing fraud.
“We are all aging. Together we can prevent abuse.”
S. ORLENE GRANT, RN, BSN, MSN
President and CEO
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