Money is the name of the game for all scam artists and identity thieves. They love to target people they identify as weak or incapable of pursuing them. Identity theft among the elderly has become a rapidly growing problem in this country, not only through online scams but also out and about in the real world. Learning how people try to con you and keeping a skeptical mentality will help prevent having your identity stolen and protect your assets at the same time. Read the tips below to learn th...

Financial fraud is one of the most widespread and rapidly growing forms of abuse the elderly are facing today. It’s so easy to give up your credit information online to order something or receive a deal but many elders can’t tell the difference between a shopping site and one simply posing as one. There are thousands of online fraud and scam artists just waiting for the chance to get their hands on your personal information. If you’re not careful you could become a victim of this terrible crime....