Loaning Money To Family Members

Posted onDecember 10, 2011 - 12:26 am by Admin | 0 Comments

What starts as a romantic venture for an elderly man or woman should raise suspicions among family members familiar with black widow scams. A caregiver should be cautious when an elderly loved one – or disabled person – in his or her care suddenly becomes involved in an intimate relationship. The senior may have met a person online, met someone over the phone or by other means of communication, or may have met someone in person.

A black widow can be of any age and can strike up what appears to be an innocent friendship when romance is not convenient. Victims of black widow scams lose life savings, but family members are at risk for fraud and identity theft, too.

Who are Black Widows?

Black widows/widowers are manipulative persons who prey on vulnerable individuals for the purpose of monetary gain. Black widows target persons with disabilities and seniors who are usually single. Victims may receive government checks or have substantial savings and investments. The perpetrator stirs up a romantic interest or close friendship to gain the victim's trust, and then robs him or her blind before moving on to the next prey.


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