But if individuals learn the warning signs of financial abuse and ways to prevent it, they will reduce their changes of being victimized.
Crime prevention requires self-awareness, the awareness of family or friends, and prior planning.
This Vulnerability Profile is provided by the Denver District Attorney's Economic Crime Unit which prosecutes criminal financial abuse cases of at-risk adults. It is based on actual case scenarios in Denver. Then, if it appears that vulnerability is high, make plans to reduce the opportunity for problems.