NCJ Number
184483
Journal
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume: 12 Issue: 2 Dated: 2000 Pages: 99-102
Date Published
2000
Length
4 pages
Annotation
This article describes Oregon’s efforts to reduce elder financial exploitation.
Abstract
They include production of a multi-media training kit by the Oregon Attorney General’s Task Force, with funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, and creation of an Elder Financial Exploitation Prevention Program that educates seniors and distributes devices to assist them in ending unwanted phone calls and direct mail solicitations. The multi-media kit shows suspicious bank lobby transactions and advises bank employees on how to communicate with the senior, how to recognize financial exploitation and how to report incidents to senior service or law enforcement agencies. The kit includes a program manual highlighting a successful outreach program by a local Oregon bank. Resources to assist seniors in preventing financial abuse include a telephone accessory that allows the user to hang up on unwanted calls and instruction in filling out Mail and Telephone Preference cards to help reduce unwanted mail and calls. The Oregon Department of Justice investigates active schemes and attempts to obtain restitution.