Protecting Our Elders: A Complete Guide to Keeping Seniors Safe from Scams and Fraud

By Gregory Sanchez

Protecting Our Elders: A Complete Guide to Keeping Seniors Safe from Scams and Fraud is a practical, compassionate, and authoritative resource for families, caregivers, and older adults navigating an increasingly dangerous fraud landscape.
Written by Gregory Sanchez, a police detective with more than 25 years of law enforcement experience and currently investigating white-collar crimes, this book pulls back the curtain on how scammers think, operate, and exploit trust. Drawing from real cases and firsthand investigations, the author explains today's most common scams targeting seniors: phone, online, financial, and in-person, and shows how easily even cautious people can be deceived.
More than just a warning, this guide provides clear, step-by-step strategies to prevent fraud before it happens. Readers will learn how to recognize red flags, protect personal and financial information, respond confidently to suspicious contacts, and take immediate action if victimization occurs. The book also emphasizes the importance of family communication, empowering loved ones to have proactive, respectful conversations about safety without fear or shame.
Direct, easy to understand, and grounded in real-world law enforcement experience, Protecting Our Elders is not about fear, it's about awareness, preparation, and empowerment. In a world where scams are evolving faster than ever, this book offers the knowledge and tools needed to protect dignity, independence, and peace of mind at every stage of aging.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GKG9HLZG
• ISBN13: 9798245094670
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"