#elderly-vulnerability

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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man (80s) dies following Westmeath house fire

An elderly man died in a house fire near Castlepollard; foul play is not suspected.
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fromTheregister
2 months ago

Grandpa-conning crook jailed over sugar-coated drug scam

A cyber conman exploited elderly victims, coercing them into smuggling drugs, revealing a grave vulnerability in targeting methods.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Social Security reached out after my father died saying he was owed benefits - what should I do next?

Social Security plays a critical role in providing income to millions, but vigilance against potential scams is essential.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Dozens of Canadians Are Charged in $21 Million Grandparent Scam'

The conspirators placed phone calls from centers in and near Montreal, targeting older Americans by posing as grandchildren in urgent need of bail money after an arrest.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Warning of deaths from icy blast as Age UK slates winter benefit cut

The impending cold snap poses serious risks for the elderly in the UK, exacerbated by limited government winter fuel support.
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