Elder Abuse news and trends

Consumer Watchdog Warns Against Elder Financial Abuse
Safety and Security // July 17, 2019

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is urging financial institutions to report any suspicions they may have about financial exploitation of elderly people, the organization said in a release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Banks Fight Back Against ‘Fake Grandchild’ Scammers Who Target Seniors
Fraud Prevention // January 25, 2019

Get ready for even more fake grandchildren when it comes to payments fraud. That’s one of the sad facts of life as more consumers hit senior citizen status, and criminals gain more expertise in conning people into giving over their money. Get the Full Story...

House Approves Bills To Prevent Financial Abuse Of Seniors
Safety and Security // January 31, 2018

A duo of bills passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday (Jan. 29) that would curb financial abuse of senior citizens and also ease the way for consumers residing in rural areas to open their bank accounts via remote means. Get the Full...

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Nacha Updates Resources to Help Financial Institutions Protect Seniors From Fraud

June 12, 2025
Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance has updated two of the tools it offers to help financial institutions protect older Americans from financial fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Consumer Watchdog Warns Against Elder Financial Abuse

July 17, 2019
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is urging financial institutions to report any suspicions they may have about financial exploitation of elderly people, the organization said in a release.  Get...

House Approves Bills To Prevent Financial Abuse Of Seniors

January 31, 2018
A duo of bills passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday (Jan. 29) that would curb financial abuse of senior citizens and also ease the way for consumers...