Elder fraud is unfortunately becoming more and more a common practice in the United States. Over $40 billion per year are stolen from people through telemarketer fraud alone. Seniors tend to be easier targets for fraud, especially those elders who live alone, have physical or mental disabilities, or have recently lost a spouse or caregiver.
To find out how to best recognize senior fraud read this article that will help you spot a few common scams that target the elderly: Elder Fraud: Common Scams and How to Avoid Them.