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We are implementing system enhancements across our agency to better serve our community!

Please note the following temporary service adjustments:

• Legal Helpline Intake Line Closures:

   The Legal Helpline intake lines will be closed on Nov 11, 12, 13, Nov 16, and Nov 17.

   Regular intake service will resume on Wednesday, Nov 18.

• Ongoing Legal Helpline Intake Hours Adjustment:

   Effective Nov 18 through the end of the year, intake phone lines will close daily at 2:30 PM .

• Concerns about a nursing home or assisted living? Do you suspect a Medicare scam or fraud? Seeking help to locate your pension

Phone service for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (513-458-5518), Senior Medicare Patrol (513-458-5523), and Mid America Pension Project (866-783-5021) is not  impacted by this change.

Thank you for your patience while we complete these improvements.

Elder
Financial
Exploitation

What is

Elder Financial Exploitation?

Someone stealing money, selling or trading property, keeping money and property away from the older person, or using the senior’s bank accounts and credit cards for their gain is committing elder financial exploitation. It can be committed by a loved one, caregiver or a complete stranger.

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This publication was made possible in part by a grant from the Ohio State Bar Foundation.

Common Types of Financial Exploitation

  • Unauthorized sale of personal property
  • Changes in official documents (powers of attorney, will, etc.)
  • Theft of money
  • Unauthorized loans, charges or withdraws

Risk Factors

  • Social isolation
  • Family or caregivers who are financially dependent on you
  • Relying on family members or friends to handle your money
  • Cognitive challenges, memory issues or other disabling condition

Warning Signs

  • Money missing from your bank account
  • Unexplained charges to your credit card
  • Pressure to make changes to your power of attorney or will
  • Attempts to isolate you from your family and friends
  • Threats of harm, neglect, abandonment or to force you from your home

Tips To Avoid Financial Exploitation

  • Prepare legal documents (powers of attorney) designating a trusted reliable person who will follow your health and financial wishes.
  • Keep strong connections with friends, family or neighbors to avoid isolation
  • Keep your personal financial and insurance information out of sight of guests and caregivers.
  • Tell your bank what trusted person they can notify of unusual account activity.
  • Don't share your financial or insurance information with callers.
  • Notify the financial institution or medical provider of suspicious activity on statements.

Free Legal Helpline

Pro Seniors provides a free Legal Helpline for legal information, advice and referrals for Ohio residents age 60 and older.

Call 1-800-488-6070.

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