Fleecing grandma and grandpa
Subtitle: protecting against scams, cons, and frauds
By: Betty L. Alt and Sandra K. Wells.
Contributors: Wells, Sandra, 1950-
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 167
Subjects: Older people -- Crimes against -- United States.; Fraud -- United States -- Prevention.; Swindlers and swindling -- United States -- Prevention.
Description: "This book helps readers to understand and identify the most common scams perpetrated against the elderly. Because such cons are so hard to prosecute, it is important to know the methods criminals employ to separate innocents from their hard-earned money. This account of one of the most insidious forms of crime will help families and individuals protect themselves and their loved ones from the machinations of those who view them as easy marks."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-164) and index.