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Elder Abuse-Financial Exploitation and Fraud

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Len and Dean discuss the alarming issue of elder abuse in their 78th and 79th podcasts. Dean expresses concern, especially since he has elderly parents, and highlights recent statistics from FinCEN and the FBI on elder...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

The FBI Warns Seniors of Timeshare Scams by Mexican Cartels

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning about scams involving timeshares that have senior Americans as the primary victim. The FBI noted that timeshare fraud poses a significant risk to older...more

Troutman Pepper

FTC Issues Report to Congress on the Fraud Threats Faced by Older Consumers

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On October 18, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report to Congress in which it outlined its ongoing efforts to protect older Americans from fraud related losses....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FCC Proposes Probe into AI in Robocalls

Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Ronsenworcel recently announced a proposed directive to focus the FCC on AI’s burgeoning role in scam calls, particularly those targeting the elderly. The proposal will be...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

Older Adults Fall Victim to Government Impersonation Scams at Rates Higher than Previously Thought

A recent research study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that older adults – including many who are not cognitively impaired – may be falling victim to “Government Impersonation” scams at a rate higher than previously...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #371 – Internet Safety Guide for Seniors

I was talking to a client today about a security incident and the discussion turned to how threat actors are using increasingly more sophisticated ways to attack individuals and companies. She lamented that we know more than...more

Lewitt Hackman

Protecting Seniors from Holiday Scammers

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With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s not just family and friends that are all around us; the scammers are waiting in the shadows as well....more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Protect Yourself from Mortgage Refinance Fraud

This article discusses a common type of mortgage foreclosure fraud and how borrowers can protect themselves against scams. The facts in this article, as well as the location and names of companies and individuals, are...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Legally Qualified: Protecting Against Elder Investment Fraud and Exploitation

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How can we protect seniors who may be vulnerable to financial abuse or scams? RumbergerKirk's latest Legally Qualified podcast answers this question and more. RumbergerKirk attorneys Pete Tepley and Rebecca Beers talk with...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Trending Scams Targeting Seniors in 2021

The COVID pandemic has and continues to take both a physical and mental toll on senior citizens. In addition to being the most vulnerable to the virus and having to endure long isolation periods from family and friends, the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What is Consumer Fraud and What Deceptions are Employed?

How do unscrupulous people try and take money from the elderly, consumers and the public at large? What are the laws that protect consumers. Attorney Katherine Kiziah explains. ...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Privacy Perils: Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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With older adults increasingly targeted by financial scammers, Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed Saturday, June 15, 2019, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Tennessee to warn seniors and their families and help them avoid falling...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #192 - Combatting Robocallers: California AG Hits Scam Telemarketers with $1.5M in Judgments

Like many of you, I don’t answer my cell phone unless the number pops up as someone I know, because a majority of the calls I get are spam or robocalls. It’s so frustrating....more

Saul Ewing LLP

Scams, Hard and Soft, Plague Seniors

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I have had a few clients caught up in scams of the Madoff variety, but fortunately not for large sums. The most common reaction when this happens is embarrassment, that someone who is intelligent could be caught by something...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Be on the Lookout for New Medicare Cards (and New Card-Related Scams)

The federal government is issuing new Medicare cards to all Medicare beneficiaries. To prevent fraud and fight identity theft, the new cards will no longer have beneficiaries' Social Security numbers on them....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #132 – Social Security Fraud

As our readers know, I am particularly interested in protecting our seniors from fraud. They continue to be a vulnerable population and unfortunately, here is another scam that makes me mad: social security fraud....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #129 – As New Medicare Cards are Issued: Beware of Scams

This writer has been lamenting for years about the fact that Medicare recipients’ Social Security numbers are included on the face of the card. This is an unnecessary risk posed to Medicare recipients, which are primarily...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #106 – Online Romance Scams

I haven’t been in the dating scene for decades but I know it sure has changed. Millions of people participate in online dating, and I even know several couples who have found their significant other using online dating...more

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Minnesota AG Sues Lending Firms for Scamming Seniors and Veterans

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On August 17, 2017, the Associated Press announced that Minnesota’s Attorney General is suing two lending firms (with the same Nevada address) for allegedly pressuring veterans and senior citizens into signing over large...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #101 - A Recap of our Top 10 Privacy Tips

Last week, our Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider reached a milestone—we hit our 100th privacy tip! This week, we mark that milestone with a special edition Privacy Tip: the top 10 most-viewed privacy tips. Our readers can...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #89 - 10 Tips to Help Protect Your Senior Loved Ones’ Privacy

It is hard enough for middle agers like me to stay up on all the ways our personal information can be collected, accessed, used, disclosed, sold or stolen. It is even harder for our loved ones who are older, but not...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #76 – Stay on Top of the Most Recent Scams and Subscribe to FTC’s Scam Alerts

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week that March 5-11 is National Consumer Protection Week. The FTC will announce different programs and events throughout the week that are designed to educate consumers on...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #19 – Protecting seniors from scams

A surprising number of seniors are embracing digital technology, including computers, tablets and smartphones. Many use social media and email to stay in touch with friends, children and grandchildren. All of which is good....more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law - August 2015 #2

FDA Wants to Pour Some Sugar on the Nutrition Label - Adding to the proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts label—the first tweaks in 20 years—the Food and Drug Administration has suggested yet another: adding the...more

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Scams That Prey on the Elderly

In addition to the many companies, organizations and governmental units that are attempting to help people who are planning or are into their retirement, we should not be surprised to learn that there are many scams being...more

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