Regional Affairs Council: “Silver Scams”
Part 1: Senior Surfers At Risk
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has 18 investigators handling more than 2,000 calls per year.
Part 2: Elder Fraud, Undetected or Unreported
“The elderly are vulnerable because they’re alone, and a lot of time they’re isolated and they’re looking for some type of interaction,” notes one expert.
Part 3: Keeping A Watchful Eye On Granny
Now, thanks to technology, there are tools available to family members concerned that someone may be stealing from or hurting an elderly loved one.
Part 4: Fighting Back Against Fraud
What do you do if you find out that your elderly mom or dad is the victim of a financial scam?
