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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.