The scammers have older Americans in their crosshairs. They want to steal their lifetime savings and investments. So your parents, grandparents, or very possibly you, could be the victim of financial elder abuse, say senior-citizen advocate groups. “Each year, elder financial abuse costs Americans more than $36 billion, and 1 in every 5 seniors —...

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