Elder Abuse

Government Chris Schulz,

U.S. Attorney Warns Elder Financial Fraud On The Rise

Cases of seniors being scammed by strangers, or even victimized by loved ones and caretakers are common in West Virginia and the country at large. William Ihlenfeld is the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, and prosecutes those charged in such cases. 

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Government Randy Yohe,

Combating Elder Financial Exploitation Remains A Constant Battle

Crimes of elder financial exploitation damage more than a senior citizen's bank account.

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