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You won't believe how much money is lost each year due to elder fraud

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Elder financial abuse is one of the leading avenues for fraud in the U.S. MetLife and AARP have compiled startling statistics on the victims, perpetrators and types of elder fraud. Although these numbers are estonishing elder financial abuse oftentimes goes unreported. The following are findings from the two studies. (Click to enlarge.)

For more on elder fraud, visit www.LifeHealthPro.com/elderfraud.