Elder abuse is one of the most
horrendous, yet one of the most under-reported crimes in Michigan. Would you
believe there are over 100,000 cases a year – and growing?
Many victims will not report a crime
because the abuser is usually a relative or caregiver. Only one in 25 cases of
financial elder abuse are reported for fear of sending a loved one to court.
Types of elder abuse include
caregiver neglect (33 percent), emotional/psychological abuse (24 percent),
financial exploitation (24 percent), physical abuse (17 percent) and sexual
abuse (2 percent). Women are two times more likely to be victims than men.
The latest financial scam impacting
the elderly is called “Cracking Cards.” The scammers convince the elderly to
provide their debit card and pin number with the promise of putting extra money
into their account. Once they have the information – they put counterfeit checks
into the account and make off with a surplus of money.
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No excuse for elder abuse in Michigan
1 comment:
I an glad to see MI working hard on elder abuse. There's a long way to go, but they're on their way.
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