Older Americans lose an estimated $2.9 billion annually to financial exploitation, and it’s estimated that for each case that is reported, 43 others go unrecognized.* People living with dementia are particularly vulnerable to scams, swindles and outright fraud because the disease can make it hard to recognize and process warning signs. These can include telemarketing schemes, health insurance fraud, Medicare scams, and home repair or contractor fraud.

The following websites will help you to spot and protect yourself from fraud:

• justice.gov/elderjustice/roadmap
• fraud.org/common-scams/fraud-against-older-adults/
• ncoa.org/older-adults/money/management/avoiding-scams
• fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-fraud-schemes/seniors

Help protect your loved one from unwanted phone calls:

National Do Not Call Registry
Donotcall.gov
(888) 382-1222