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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Lifestyle
Sophie Collins

Expert warns of ‘elder fraud’ targeting seniors across Ireland and what to look out for

Experts have issued a warning over the latest bout of scams that are targeting older people and has been coined ‘elder fraud'.

This is where fraudsters target parents, grandparents, and those from the elderly community, due to the fact that they are generally less tech-savvy.

Fraudsters often take advantage of this group, so understanding what to look out for, can help younger generations to make their older family members aware.

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