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There are about 5 million cases of financial exploitation of the elderly in the U.S. each year. The financial loss by victims is more than $2.9 billionannually for reported cases; and only 1 in 24 cases is reported.
Seniors 55+ average one scam-type letter and two telemarketing phone calls per week. Considering the growing numbers of elderly and the growing number of scams, the potential for abuse is staggering.
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