June 12th, 2024 by WCBC Radio
One in five senior citizens over age 65 have been the victims of fraud, losing almost $3 billion a year to identity theft and con artists. Throughout Maryland, “Protect Week” is bringing attention to the scams that often affect the older population, coming from outside bad actors or even close family members. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown says his office takes these crimes seriously, and does all it can to fight back against elder fraud and abuse…