Frauds Against the Elderly

by Charles C. Sharpe

Fraud committed against the elderly has reached epidemic proportions, and the problem will only worsen as a large segment of the American population approaches retirement age. This book explores the disturbing rise in these offenses--crimes aimed at a vulnerable segment of society that is often unable to overcome the consequences--with an eye towards helping seniors protect themselves. This handbook first defines fraud, then discusses why the elderly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786418559
• ISBN13: 9780786418558
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher