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Objectives
Objectives (cont.)
Why are older adults and individuals with disabilities at risk?
Slide 5
Examples of Financial Exploitation
Examples of Financial Exploitation (cont.)
Who Could Be an Abuser?
Why isn’t Exploitation Reported?
Who Can Help?
Who Can Help? (cont.)
What is a Power of Attorney?
Power of Attorney: Risks
Power of Attorney:
Power of Attorney: Safeguards
Tip: Plan Ahead!
Power of Attorney: If You Are a Victim
Abuse by Caregivers and In-Home Helpers
Caregiver: Safeguards
Caregiver: Safeguards (cont.)
Investments: Fraud and Abuse
Investments: Safeguards
Investments: Safeguards (cont.)
Investment: Safeguards (cont.)
Investments: Pointers
Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams
Telephone Scams
Tips for Avoiding Telephone Scams
Computer/Internet Scams
Tell-tale Language
Computer/Internet: Safeguards
Computer/Internet: Safeguards (cont.)
Identity Theft
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Identity Theft Complaints on the Rise
Identity Theft: Safeguards
Identity Theft: If You Are a Victim
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Medical Identity Theft: What It Is
Medical Identity Theft: Risks
Medical Identity Theft: Warning Signs
Medical Identity Theft: Safeguards
Medical Identity Theft: How to Respond
Planning for the Unexpected
Preparing for Future Health Problems
Preparing for Future Health Problems (cont.)
Receiving Social Security Benefits
Preparing Financially for a Disaster
Other Items You May Need
Protecting Your Documents
What to Keep; Where to Keep It
What Else to Consider
Additional resources
Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Mortgage: Scams
Mortgage Assistance Relief Scam
Contractor/Home Improvement Fraud
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Avoiding Contractor Fraud: Tips
Avoiding Contractor Fraud: Tips (cont.)
Scams that Target Veterans Benefits
Avoiding VA Pension Filing Scams
Avoiding Lump-Sum Payment Scams
Conclusion