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Map Shows States Where Elder Fraud is On The Rise

  • Joe Edwards--Newsweek
  • published date: 2024-08-20 14:23:18 UTC

One researcher suggested that criminals are focusing on areas with a high number of elderly citizens.

Elder fraud is on the rise in several U.S. states, a recent report has found, with the average amount of money stolen last year through scams of Americans over 60 totaling more than $36,000. Accordi… [+4382 chars]