Affinity fraud is an investment scam that targets potential investors that belong to a specific group, such as religious or ethnic communities, professional groups, racial minorities, the elderly,…
The estimated five million elderly Americans who fall victim to financial scams every year have some added protections from the federal government thanks to the Senior Safe Act,…
In 2017 the FBI opened 200 cases of financial fraud targeting elderly victims. According to the FBI, “The investigations covered a range of crimes, from investment frauds to…
When it comes to detecting investment fraud, certified public accountants (CPAs) and other tax experts are a first line of defense. Accountant Bradley Preber of Grant Thornton LLP…