Brains and Losses: Part I

Experts say it’s time for a national conversation about protecting seniors from scams.
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Age of fraud: Are seniors more vulnerable to financial scams?

May 16, 2019
Changes to the brain make seniors prime targets for financial fraud.
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China's professional shoppers

Apr 4, 2019
They're making a living ... undercover.
People walk between buildings at a shopping mall in Beijing on October 18, 2018.
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With financial distress, come fraudsters

Jan 21, 2019
As the partial federal shutdown continues with no visible end in sight, banks and creditors have offered the up-to-800,000 affected workers loans and payment deferments so they can keep up with their finances. At the same time, fraudulent agencies may be targeting these workers. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

Hurricane Harvey flooding dredges up scams

Aug 29, 2017
Along with donations and an outpouring of help come the cons and rumors.
People walk through the flooded streets of Galveston, Texas, on Aug. 26.
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