Preventing Financial Scams Against Seniors
By: Katrina Irwin
Updated: June 18, 2012
Rob Chapman, CPA, PFS from Compass Wealth, joined Katrina Irwin on News 8 at Sunrise Monday.
He talked about financial elder abuse and ways to prevent it.
He says seniors should:
1. Stay active and engage with others
2. Monitor financial affairs
3. Stay organized
4. Discuss benefits of appointing a power of attorney
5. Be cautious in making financial decisions
If you are the victim of abuse, or want more information on preventing it, there are a number of resources you can check out.
LIFESPAN'S Elder Abuse Prevention Program
1-800-454-5030
Monroe County Protective Services For Adults
585 753-6532
Monroe County District Attorney's Office
585 753-4500
New York State Office for the Aging Information Line
1-800-342-9871
New York State Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-942-6906 (English)
1-800-942-6908 (Spanish)
New York State Crime Victims Hotline
1-800-771-7755
New York State Attorney General
585 546-7430 (Rochester)
