Frauds Against the Elderly
Fraud committed against the elderly has reached epidemic proportions, and the problem will only worsen as a large segment of the American population approaches retirement age. This book explores the disturbing rise in these offenses-crimes aimed at a vulnerable segment of society that is often unable to overcome the consequences-with an eye towards helping seniors protect themselves.\ \ This handbook first defines fraud, then discusses why the elderly are targeted, the growing scope of the...
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The media reports plenty of case studies, says Sharpe, so he focuses instead on describing the most prevalent frauds, schemes, and scams that are perpetrated on the elderly, in order to alert senior citizens and their families and caregivers. Most of the documents he cites are issued by the US Federal Trade Commission, which is the primary and virtually the sole source of research and published reports on fraud against senior citizens. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Preface1Acronyms3IIntroductionDefinition of fraud5Scope of fraud against senior citizens7IIFrauds, scams, and schemesAdvance-fee loans20"Bank examiner"23Business opportunities28Charity fundraising37Credit cards41Credit repair49Dance studios53Direct mail57"Do not call" registries59Door-to-door sales62Funerals67Health76Home improvement91Identity theft101Investments112Living trusts122Loss recovery128Magazine sales132Nigerian letter139Online auctions145"Pigeon drop"49Predatory lending154Prizes, contests, lotteries, sweepstakes, and inheritance162Pyramids and multilevel marketing173Taxes183Telephone billing187Vacation and travel192Viaticals200Work-at-home206IIIWhere to get helpResources225Resources for specific types of fraud229Sources232Index240
