Financial Exploitation Is a CRIME
What is Financial Exploitation?
Financial exploitation is a crime. It is the illegal use of a senior or disabled adult’s resources for another person’s profit.
It occurs when a senior or a person with a disability is tricked or coerced into handing over money to a son, daughter, relative or stranger.
Exploitation of more than $50 is considered a felony.
Resources
Informative video on financial exploitation with Doris Roberts
MOSAFE (Missourians Stopping Adult Financial Exploitation Website
MOSAFE Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-0210