Financial Abuse

Tipping culture seems to be everywhere in the United States. You certainly expect to tip the waitstaff if you go out to eat or get drinks. But there are also many stores that are now expecting people to tip workers simply for ringing up a purchase. Rideshare companies...

There is a misconception that elder abuse is a phenomenon that always results in physical marks on an individual. While there is no question that engaging in intentional physical aggression towards an older adult is almost always an act of abuse, there are other ways...

There are many different types of financial scams out there. A Nigerian Prince emailing you about wanting to transfer money through your bank account is perhaps a cliché example, but it really just underscores how the Internet in particular has been used to perpetuate...

A man in California, who was running a so-called grandparent scam, has recently been sentenced. Due to allegations that he stole thousands of dollars directly from elderly people that he defrauded, he’s been sentenced to 46 months behind bars. The man is only 25 years...

Elder abuse in the nursing home can happen in a number of ways. One of these is financial abuse. And just like other forms of nursing home abuse (physical and emotional), financial abuse can have far-reaching consequences.  It is upsetting to imagine that someone...

When someone makes an estate plan or writes a will, they can essentially choose anyone that they want to add to that will. It is true that most people choose beneficiaries who are friends, family members, or perhaps even charities or religious institutions. But there...

While scammers go after pretty much everyone, older people tend to be their favorite target. This is largely because older folks are generally more trusting, highly vulnerable and less likely to detect scams. While California, like most states, has put in place laws...

According to the FBI, perpetrators of so-called romance scams are targeting elders in the San Francisco region. Many California residents feel that elders are not susceptible to these scams because they are too old to attract would-be romancers. If you are an elder or...

When an older member of your family moves into a nursing home or asks someone to live with them as a caregiver, you expect that they will have adequate support. You also expect that the caregiver, whether they are a professional or a family member, will act in your...

Many elderly individuals will suffer from either physical impairments or cognitive declines at some point in their lives. These may leave them vulnerable to those who prey on the elderly for financial gain. Financial abuse can take on various forms and is often...