Beware of Coronavirus Related Scams in Florida
The IRS is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for scams related the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, which can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. The IRS and its Criminal Investigation [...]
Elder Exploitation – Fla. Stat. §825.1035 – What is considered “Exploitation”?
On July 1, 2018, a new Florida statute, §825.1035, Fla. Stat., created a new legal process to protect vulnerable adults from exploitation. Exploitation is defined in §825.103(1), Fla. Stat., and [...]
Elder Exploitation – Fla. Stat. §825.1035 – Who does the law protect?
In July 2018, a new statute, §825.1035 Fla. Stat., created a cause of action for an injunction for protection against the exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The law is targeted at protecting [...]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In Florida, with the growing senior population, elder abuse is an extremely prevalent social issue. Elder abuse can manifest itself in many forms, [...]
FINRA Introduces New Rules Addressing Financial Exploitation of Senior Citizens
Recently, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued Regulatory Notice 17-11, announcing that FINRA’s new rules addressing the financial exploitation of senior citizens would go [...]
