Fraud and financial abuse of older persons / by R G Smith.

Canberra : Australian Institute of Criminology, 1999.

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Fraud -- Australia.

Older people -- Crimes against -- Australia.

Older people -- Abuse of -- Australia.

Consideration is given to the threats that face older persons in terms of their vulnerability to acts of fraud and financial abuse. The development of new technologies for purchasing goods and services creates potential for fraud, as do traditional areas in health care, accommodation services and investment services. Smith lists prevention and control strategies that include legislation, law enforcement, education and information, and enhanced reporting. - Publisher's website.

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6 p.