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Some statistics: Between 1 and 2 million Americans are victims of elder abuse each year.
It is estimated that for every one case of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self neglect reported to authorities, five more go unreported.
But in cases of financial abuse only 1 in 25 cases, which means that there may be at least 5 million financial abuse victims each year.
90% of abusers are family members.
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