The Shannon-based President of Active Retirement Ireland is warning isolated elderly people to be vigilant of falling victim to financial abuse.
A survey conducted by Red C on behalf of the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland has found that 20% of adults have reported experiencing this type of crime.
It refers specifically to someone taking or misusing someone else’s money or belongings for their own gain and can even come from a family member.
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Kay Murphy, who is also a member of the HSE Midwest Safeguard Committee, has this advice for anyone who is suspicious of a caller.
