Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fraud
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Business and Investment Frauds Perpetrated Against the Elderly
Author: Business and Investment Frauds Perpetrated Against the Elderly
Author: Financial Crimes Against the Elderly
Author: Kelly DedelPublisher:
ISBN: 9781932582222
Category : Community policing
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
This document discusses the problem of financial crimes against the elderly. Financial crimes against the elderly fall under two categories: fraud committed by strangers, and financial exploitation by relatives and caregivers. These categories sometimes overlap in terms of target selection and the means used to commit the crime. The differences in the offender-victim relationships suggest different methods for analyzing and responding to the problem. Fraud involves deliberately deceiving the victim with the promise of goods, services, or other benefits that are nonexistent, unnecessary, never intended to be provided, or grossly misrepresented. The frauds typically occur within a few interactions. Offenders generally use a small subset of frauds against the elderly, including prizes and sweepstakes, charity contributions, loans and mortgages, health remedies, and confidence games. Unlike strangers, relatives and caregivers often have a position of trust and an ongoing relationship with the elderly. Financial exploitation occurs when the offender steals, withholds, or otherwise misuses their elderly victims2 money, property, or valuables for personal advantage or profit, to the disadvantage of the elder. Their methods include borrowing money and not paying it back; signing or cashing pension or social security checks without permission; and forcing the elder to part with resources or to sign over property. Financial exploitation of the elderly may also occur in concert with other types of elder abuse, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; and neglect. Understanding the factors that contribute to the problem of elder abuse will help police departments frame their own local analysis questions, determine good effectiveness measures, recognize key intervention points, and select appropriate responses. Factors contributing to financial crimes against the elderly include underreporting, victim vulnerabilities, victim facilitation, revictimization, and offender characteristics. It is important to identify the types of fraud currently operating, the likely targets, the means used to commit the fraud, and the factors that may prevent victims from reporting it. It is important to understand how offenders gain access to the victims2 funds, what the nature of the offender-victim relationship is, and what resources are available to support and protect the elderly.
Frauds Against the Elderly
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on AgingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fraud
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Fraud on the Elderly
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and TradePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fraud
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Financial Fraud and Abuse
Author: Publisher: UCANR Publications
ISBN: 1601076576
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Fraud and Financial Abuse of Older Persons
Author: Russell G. SmithPublisher:
ISBN: 9780642241276
Category : Crime prevention
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Select Committee on Aging Publications List, 1975 to Present
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on AgingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1182
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