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Frauds against the elderly / Charles C. Sharpe.
2000
G 170 SHA.P
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Title
Frauds against the elderly / Charles C. Sharpe.
Description
ix, 22 pages ; [28] cm
ISBN
0786407573
9780786481682 electronic book
0786481684 electronic book
0786418559
9780786418558
9780786407576
9780786481682 electronic book
0786481684 electronic book
0786418559
9780786418558
9780786407576
Alternate Call Number
G 170 SHA.P
Summary
Explores the recent rise in fraud against the elderly, discussing why the elderly are targeted, how they can protect themselves, what legal action can be taken, and how family members can help prevent fraud.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-239) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
I. Introduction
Definition of fraud
Scope of fraud against senior citizens
II. Frauds, scams, and schemes
Advance-fee loans
"Bank examiner"
Business opportunities
Charity fundraising
Credit cards
Credit repair
Dance studios
Direct mail
"Do not call" registries
Door-to-door sales
Funerals
Health
Home improvement
Identity theft
Investments
Living trusts
Loss recovery
Magazine sales
Nigerian letter
Online auctions
"Pigeon drop"
Predatory lending
Prizes, contests, lotteries, sweepstakes, and inheritance
Pyramids and multilevel marketing
Taxes
Telephone billing
Vacation and travel
Viaticals
Work-at-home
III. Where to get help
Resources
Resources for specific types of fraud.
Definition of fraud
Scope of fraud against senior citizens
II. Frauds, scams, and schemes
Advance-fee loans
"Bank examiner"
Business opportunities
Charity fundraising
Credit cards
Credit repair
Dance studios
Direct mail
"Do not call" registries
Door-to-door sales
Funerals
Health
Home improvement
Identity theft
Investments
Living trusts
Loss recovery
Magazine sales
Nigerian letter
Online auctions
"Pigeon drop"
Predatory lending
Prizes, contests, lotteries, sweepstakes, and inheritance
Pyramids and multilevel marketing
Taxes
Telephone billing
Vacation and travel
Viaticals
Work-at-home
III. Where to get help
Resources
Resources for specific types of fraud.
Series
Published
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2000.
Language
English
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