Consumer Fraud and the Elderly
The committee heard testimony on the impact of consumer fraud on elderly Americans. Issues raised in the hearing included actions the federa… read more
The committee heard testimony on the impact of consumer fraud on elderly Americans. Issues raised in the hearing included actions the federal government could take to reduce consumer fraud against the elderly, and specific cases of fraud of senior citizens regarding living trusts, insurance scams, and illegal home repair schemes. Witnesses included elderly Americans who had been victims of financial fraud. close
People in this video
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Winston Bryant Attorney General
- Roland Burris Attorney General [D] Illinois
- George Davis Assistant General Counsel Department of Justice->Consumer Protection Branch
- Kathy Finucane Representative Better Business Bureau->Western Virginia
- Susan Giesberg President National Assn. of Consumer Agency Admin.
- Patricia Gorence Deputy Attorney General Wisconsin
- Kenneth Hearst Assistant Chief Inspector U.S. Postal Service
- Delores Martin Deputy Attorney General Illinois
- Marcella Patrick Springfield, IL
- Archie Wilcox Duluth, MN
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