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Published: June 1, 2009
Scam dangers lurk for Oklahoma seniors
Ann Kelley
More senior citizens are being financially exploited than ever as Oklahomans cope with job losses and an unstable economy.

Adult Protective Services Director Barbara Kidder said financial exploitation accounted for 18 percent of the 17,113 statewide cases investigated by the agency last year. That’s 3,087 instances of caregivers, family members and those considered friends taking advantage of vulnerable seniors...

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