Protecting Our Seniors: Combating Elder Fraud
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Elder fraud is rising and as California’s senior population grows, we must strengthen protections, raise awareness and take action. I am committed to addressing this urgent issue by introducing legislation to hold scammers accountable and better safeguard our senior residents.
Elder financial abuse is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., resulting in billions of dollars in losses every year. In California alone, more than 4.2 million people aged 65 and older are at risk and this number is expected to double within the next 20 years.