Pebble Beach, CA Elder Abuse Abounds

Financial elder abuse continues to proliferate, especially in wealthy pockets of the country like Monterey County, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  This despite the expansion of the Department of Justices Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force, which had been limited to six regional offices until late last year when they went to 20.  Federal prosecutors in those offices are dedicating additional resources to stop fraud against older people, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton told AARP Bulletin.  A report from the AARP found that the rate of financial exploitation of older Americans more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  “This kind of behavior is just despicable,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in an interview with AARP.  “The [DOJ’s] Civil Division is doing everything to fight against it.”

Pacific Grove, CA Elder Abuse Abounds

A woman holding an old woman's hand and walking

Financial elder abuse continues to proliferate, especially in wealthy pockets of the country like Monterey County, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  This despite the expansion of the Department of Justices Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force, which had been limited to six regional offices until late last year when they went to 20.  Federal prosecutors in those offices are dedicating additional resources to stop fraud against older people, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton told AARP Bulletin.  A report from the AARP found that the rate of financial exploitation of older Americans more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  “This kind of behavior is just despicable,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in an interview with AARP.  “The [DOJ’s] Civil Division is doing everything to fight against it.”

Pacific Grove, CA Elder Abuse Abounds

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Financial elder abuse continues to proliferate, especially in wealthy pockets of the country like Monterey County, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  This despite the expansion of the Department of Justices Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force, which had been limited to six regional offices until late last year when they went to 20.  Federal prosecutors in those offices are dedicating additional resources to stop fraud against older people, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton told AARP Bulletin.  A report from the AARP found that the rate of financial exploitation of older Americans more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  “This kind of behavior is just despicable,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in an interview with AARP.  “The [DOJ’s] Civil Division is doing everything to fight against it.”

Monterey, CA IRS Warns Of New Tax Refund Scam

An old couple sitting on the bed in opposite directions

There are always a number of scams targeting seniors and the general population and those in wealthy areas of Monterey County like Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble beach are always ripe targets.  The current scam goes like this.  A cardboard envelope shows up from a delivery service with a letter inside using IRS masthead telling you to contact them about your unclaimed refund.  The scammers ask that you take a  copy of your drivers license that clearly displays all four angles, and the photos are taken in a place with good lighting.  They also ask for your cellphone number, bank routing information, Social Security number and additional bank details.  Don’t fall for this!

Monterey, CA Elder Abuse Scammers Posing As IRS Agents

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There have been numerous cases of elder abusers posing as IRS agents on the phone and demanding payments for some made up past due bills.  The IRS said they would never call people without first sending a letter, and now they have reversed a decades-old policy where IRS agents would show up on your doorstep to collect unpaid taxes and unfiled tax returns.  The Treasury Department said it was reversing its policy due to fears that anti-government and anti-tax groups would track down IRS employees with malevolent intent.  So be assured that any phone call or in-person visit from a supposed IRS agent is a scam.

Pacific Grove, CA Elder Abuse Abounds

A happy old woman

Financial elder abuse continues to proliferate, especially in wealthy pockets of the country like Monterey County, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  This despite the expansion of the Department of Justices Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force, which had been limited to six regional offices until late last year when they went to 20.  Federal prosecutors in those offices are dedicating additional resources to stop fraud against older people, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton told AARP Bulletin.  A report from the AARP found that the rate of financial exploitation of older Americans more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  “This kind of behavior is just despicable,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in an interview with AARP.  “The [DOJ’s] Civil Division is doing everything to fight against it.”

Pebble Beach, CA IRS Warns Of New Tax Refund Scam

There are always a number of scams targeting seniors and the general population and those in wealthy areas of Monterey County like Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble beach are always ripe targets.  The current scam goes like this.  A cardboard envelope shows up from a delivery service with a letter inside using IRS masthead telling you to contact them about your unclaimed refund.  The scammers ask that you take a  copy of your drivers license that clearly displays all four angles, and the photos are taken in a place with good lighting.  They also ask for your cellphone number, bank routing information, Social Security number and additional bank details.  Don’t fall for this!

Monterey, CA Elder Abuse Abounds

A happy old woman

Financial elder abuse continues to proliferate, especially in wealthy pockets of the country like Monterey County, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  This despite the expansion of the Department of Justices Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force, which had been limited to six regional offices until late last year when they went to 20.  Federal prosecutors in those offices are dedicating additional resources to stop fraud against older people, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton told AARP Bulletin.  A report from the AARP found that the rate of financial exploitation of older Americans more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  “This kind of behavior is just despicable,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in an interview with AARP.  “The [DOJ’s] Civil Division is doing everything to fight against it.”

Pacific Grove, CA IRS Warns Of New Tax Refund Scam

There are always a number of scams targeting seniors and the general population and those in wealthy areas of Monterey County like Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble beach are always ripe targets.  The current scam goes like this.  A cardboard envelope shows up from a delivery service with a letter inside using IRS masthead telling you to contact them about your unclaimed refund.  The scammers ask that you take a  copy of your drivers license that clearly displays all four angles, and the photos are taken in a place with good lighting.  They also ask for your cellphone number, bank routing information, Social Security number and additional bank details.  Don’t fall for this!

Pebble Beach, CA Elder Abuse Abounds

elderly woman helped by caregiver - In Home Alzheimer’s Care Pacific Grove

Financial elder abuse continues to proliferate, especially in wealthy pockets of the country like Monterey County, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.  This despite the expansion of the Department of Justices Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force, which had been limited to six regional offices until late last year when they went to 20.  Federal prosecutors in those offices are dedicating additional resources to stop fraud against older people, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton told AARP Bulletin.  A report from the AARP found that the rate of financial exploitation of older Americans more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  “This kind of behavior is just despicable,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in an interview with AARP.  “The [DOJ’s] Civil Division is doing everything to fight against it.”