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The effects of loneliness on telemarketing fraud vulnerability among older adults
Author(s)	Linda M Alves, Steve R Wilson
Journal title	Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, vol 20, no 1, 2008
Pages	pp 63-85
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Financial services [older people] ; Crime ; Telephone services [domiciliary] ; Loneliness ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
Annotation	Older people are disproportionately affected by telemarketing fraud, especially those who are socially isolated. 28 such victims of fraud completed a questionnaire assessing loneliness and other variables associated with telemarketing fraud vulnerability. Victims tended to be male, divorced or separated, college educated, and aged between 60 and 70. Age and marital status were significantly associated with loneliness. This study is an important first step for additional research in this area, and may enhance the prevention and intervention efforts of social service providers who work with older people who may be most vulnerable. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-080422212 A
Classmark	J: TWA: OUA: DV: 3F: 7T
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