Yet recent research reveals that victims of financial exploitation arent the only onesimpacted by this crime.

AARP fielded a poll to gauge the incidence of concerned persons in the U.S. exposed to elder financial exploitation.

Methodology

This survey was fielded in July 2023 by NORC AmeriSpeakand completed by 1,169 U.S. adults age 18-plus.

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The Holiday Season Brings Out the Criminals

Holiday fraud is increasing, a recent AARP survey found.

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In 2023, 78% of respondents experienced fraud, up from 69% in 2022.

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