AARP Virginia warns of elder financial exploitation

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the AARP of Virginia is urging seniors and their caregivers to be aware of potential scams and elder financial exploitation. The multi-billion-dollar problem of elder financial exploitation and reminds the public that it's a crime that can have devastating consequences for individuals and families. According to the AARP, elder financial exploitation – generally involving a known person who is deceiving and manipulating an older adult to steal from them – is a multi-billion dollar, and often unreported, crime. AARP Virginia officials advise that one way to prevent elder financial...

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