Fleecing grandma and grandpa : protecting against scams, cons, and frauds
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Author
Alt, Betty Sowers.
Contributors
Wells, Sandra, 1950-
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HV6250.4.A34 A52 2004
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LC Subjects
Fraud -- United States -- Prevention.
Older people -- Crimes against -- United States.
Swindlers and swindling -- United States -- Prevention.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention.
Older people -- Crimes against.
Swindlers and swindling -- Prevention.
United States. -- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
Other Subjects
Fraud -- United States -- Prevention.
Older people -- Crimes against -- United States.
Personnes âgées -- Crimes contre -- États-Unis.
Swindlers and swindling -- United States -- Prevention.

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Book
Physical Desc
xi, 167 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-164) and index.
Description
From Identity theft to gambling scams, from power of attorney issues to pyramid schemes, there are endless creative ways some criminals will relieve the elderly of their money and their homes. This guide describes the most common scams, offers stories of actual victims, and details ways to protect yourself and your family from scams, cons, and fraud.
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SACFinal081324

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Alt, B. S., & Wells, S. (2004). Fleecing grandma and grandpa: protecting against scams, cons, and frauds . Praeger.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Alt, Betty Sowers and Sandra Wells. 2004. Fleecing Grandma and Grandpa: Protecting against Scams, Cons, and Frauds. Praeger.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Alt, Betty Sowers and Sandra Wells. Fleecing Grandma and Grandpa: Protecting against Scams, Cons, and Frauds Praeger, 2004.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Alt, Betty Sowers., and Sandra Wells. Fleecing Grandma and Grandpa: Protecting against Scams, Cons, and Frauds Praeger, 2004.

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