A regular column discussing elder fraud, elder law and estate planning. By Leonard Baer, Esq., an elder law and estate attorney specializing in elder fraud prevention and abuse.
When I first gave this talk, and mentioned the title, someone immediately raised their hand and said, “You mean a victim!” I intentionally used the word accomplice because I believe that many times our mental state makes us an unwitting accomplice. We set ourselves up for problems; sometimes we get overloaded with life and sometimes our lives …
Phishing Email: It’s Like Shooting Phish In a Barrel
Phishing email ... it can cost you dearly if you fall prey to it! We’re all busy getting prepared for the holidays, watching Hallmark movies, watching more Hallmark movies, and some even watching actual snowflakes; but there is also the Grinch, literally trying to steal our Christmas out from under the Christmas tree. Phishing is not a sport, …
Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Shake, Rattle, and Roll is the title of the Bill Haley hit from the fifties, but it could be so much more. It could also be a tactic to fend off an attack or even, to save your life. Recently, I assisted in teaching a class of twenty-eight women on self-defense. We taught the women some tactics to use if and when that dreaded moment arises. They …
Still Waiting for the Happy New Year
It seems, this year, that we have heard nothing but bad news. So, with that being said, I’m feeling pretty sad. The holidays have arrived, a time when everyone should be appreciating the fun, the family, and the ridiculous sweaters. I’ve tried to be happy, but a few weeks ago a train in Washington state ran off the tracks, fires still rage in …
Am I Too Old to Be “#MeToo”?
One of my dearest clients was in my office last week to discuss some financial planning, and as we began, she started crying. She had recently read one of my blogs and she’d also take one of my self defense courses. As I pushed the tissue box towards her, I asked her in a muted voice, “what happened?” Slowly, she began to recover. She told me …
No Phishing for Christmas
This time of year, we’re all busy getting prepared for the holidays by shopping, watching Hallmark movies, waiting for snow, and watching more Hallmark movies. Then, there is the Grinch literally trying to steal Christmas from under our trees. This year, the Grinch will be played by any one of the people “phishing” on the internet. No, I’m …