A Rutgers expert on elder abuse is available to comment on the rise of hate crimes against elderly Asians in the San Francisco Bay area. There have been increased reports of robberies, burglaries and assaults on Asian Americans in Oakland’s…
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6 tips for older adults to avoid scams brought on by COVID-19
The uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus and the need for social distancing provide a playground for fraudulent telemarketers and internet scammers. Older individuals are especially vulnerable to financial exploitation at the hands of others, says Karen Roberto, a Virginia Tech expert…