NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The state of Virginia ranked 11th in overall losses for elderly Americans that are victims in fraud, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning people against those who seek to take advantage of the vulnerable and growing population.
This warning comes ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is on June 15.
In 2024 there was a total of $4.885 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints, a 46 percent increase in complaints and 43 percent of revenue losses…