No excuse for elder abuse in Michigan

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