Senior Fraud Steals Peace of Mind

Senior crime victims often experience long-lasting emotional and financial effects.  According to the National Association of Triads, victimized seniors frequently suffer:

Physical and emotional distress - Seniors recuperate more slowly, and life-threatening illnesses can follow.

Inability to recover financially - Seniors who lose income resulting from scams and other crimes often struggle more when living on a fixed income.

Loss of independence - Crime is a catalyst to decreased emotional and financial independence.

Decreased quality of life - Senior scam victims are often embarrassed, distressed and struggle to recover.  Some also withdraw socially to avoid being scammed again. 

Vicarious victimization - Vicarious victimization is the fear of becoming a victim.  This fear is common in homebound seniors who get the majority of their news information from television.  Senior crime victims often alter their lifestyles by withdrawing from society and breaking their ties to friends, church and other activities.

If your client has been the victim of a scam or other crime and you notice these behaviors, please call your local franchise office.