Jane Walsh: The rise of predatory scams – and how to prevent them TED

Dodgy phone calls, emails with heartbreaking information, heartbreaking stories of a sudden new friend in need of endless financial support: elder abuse can take many forms, says attorney Jane Walsh. And as technology becomes more sophisticated, vulnerability to tricks and scams will increase, regardless of a person's age or intellect. Walsh sheds light on the rise of this predatory crime, why it goes unnoticed, and how you can protect the kindness, dignity, and self-respect of your loved ones from manipulation.

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