{"id":233,"date":"2020-02-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synergyhomecare.com\/ca-anaheim-hills-92808\/2020\/02\/25\/protect-your-senior-parent-from-elder-fraud-and-scams-anaheim-hills\/"},"modified":"2020-02-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T00:00:00","slug":"protect-your-senior-parent-from-elder-fraud-and-scams-anaheim-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synergyhomecare.com\/ca-anaheim-hills-92808\/knowledge-center\/protect-your-senior-parent-from-elder-fraud-and-scams-anaheim-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Senior Parent from Elder Fraud and Scams- ANAHEIM HILLS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Five million cases of elder fraud occur in the United States each year, resulting in $27.4 billion in losses, according to an article published by U.S. News & World Report<\/a>. \u201cElder fraud is an act targeting older adults in which attempts are made to deceive with promises of goods, services, or financial benefits that do not exist, were never intended to be provided, or were misrepresented,\u201d according to the StopFraud.gov Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force<\/a>. The majority of victims do not report elder fraud due to embarrassment.<\/p>\n

The National Council on Aging<\/a> reports the following as the top 10 financial scam that target seniors:<\/p>\n

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  1. Medicare\/health insurance scams.<\/li>\n
  2. Counterfeit prescription drugs.<\/li>\n
  3. Funeral and cemetery scams.<\/li>\n
  4. Fraudulent anti-aging products.<\/li>\n
  5. Telemarketing\/phone scams.<\/li>\n
  6. Internet fraud.<\/li>\n
  7. Investment schemes.<\/li>\n
  8. Homeowner\/reverse mortgage scams.<\/li>\n
  9. Sweepstakes and lottery scams.<\/li>\n
  10. The grandparent scam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In order to protect your senior parent from fraud, follow these three tips provided by Consumer Reports<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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    1. Regularly call or visit your aging loved one. Regular calls and visits to your senior parent will help you stay connected and identify any changes in your senior\u2019s relationships, environment, and behaviors. If your aging parent suddenly has a new friend, becomes socially isolated, or is hesitant to communicate, it could indicate that your senior parent\u2019s behaviors or decisions are being influenced.<\/li>\n
    2. Help your senior parent block solicitations. Commercial mail solicitations can be reduced by contacting the Direct Marketing Association\u2019s\u00a0mail preference service. Reduce the amount of robocalls your senior parent may receive by contacting your parent\u2019s phone service and inquiring about their anti-robocall service, using a third-party call-blocking service or device, or using a call-screening tool.<\/li>\n
    3. Arrange for financial safeguards. If you\u2019re concerned about your senior parent\u2019s financial decisions, set up a small account \u2013 separate from larger accounts \u2013 with a debit card and spending limit. This will help you and your parent protect their finances. You can also work with your senior parent\u2019s financial institution and arrange to receive account statements and alerts to help monitor funds and potential fraud activity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Does your senior parent live alone, or visit the doctor\u2019s office, bank, or other locations on their own? Your aging parent may be at risk for fraud or identity theft. Help your senior parent stay safe and independent in their own home by working with SYNERGY HomeCare Corona, Riverside, or Anaheim Hills.<\/p>\n

      At SYNERGY HomeCare of Corona, Riverside, and Anaheim Hills, we know how hard it is to entrust someone else with the health, safety, and happiness of your senior parent. You may wonder, “Can I trust this person in my senior parent\u2019s home? Will my senior parent feel comfortable with their caregiver?\u201d<\/p>\n

      To protect you and your family, SYNERGY HomeCare of Corona, Riverside, and Anaheim Hills takes on the responsibility of employing and managing your in-home caregiver. SYNERGY HomeCare of Corona, Riverside, and Anaheim Hills in-home caregivers are dependable and properly screened. Each SYNERGY HomeCare of Corona, Riverside, and Anaheim Hills caregiver is:<\/p>\n