2. FCDEC September 19, 2012
The Stats:
• 4-20% of over-65 adults are victimized
• 450,000 new cases every year
• $2.9 billion in 2010 (up $300M from 2008)
• 51% by strangers
• 34% by family and friends
• Twice as many female victims (most age 80-89)
• 60% of perpetrators are male (most age 30-59)
• Willie Sutton:
Over-50’s control 70% of nation’s wealth
3. FCDEC September 19, 2012
The Flags:
• Lives alone
• Single caregiver/companion
• Restricted mobility (can’t drive/shop/get to
medical services)
• Memory impairment or loss/dementia
• Moves to new address
• Telephone number changes or becomes unlisted
• Needs/gets assistance with medications
• Changes in visitation patterns with friends /
church
• Changes in wills, PoA, titles, and policies
4. FCDEC September 19, 2012
The Financial Flags:
• Cash withdrawals/money orders/wire transfers
• Bank account changes
• Delinquent bills, including rent and mortgage
• Missing cash (or other items of value)
• Substandard care despite apparently adequate resources
• Bounced checks
• Financial information not available
• Names added to accounts
• New debit or credit cards
• Utility shut-offs
• Inordinate number of charity solicitations, by mail or
phone, esp. “Follow-up to a pledge”
