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Financial abuse of elders and dependent adults is on the rise. In 1999, 225,000 cases of vulnerable adult abuse were reported in California, of which approximately 25% were reported as financial abuse. In 2002, at least 250,000 cases were reported, with approximately 40% identified as financial abuse. Financial abuse is one of the most under reported crimes due to the victim's embarrassment, fear of loss of independence, intimidation by the perpetrator, and widespread lack of awareness that it is a crime. Victims of elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation are 3.1 times more likely to die at an earlier age than those not victimized. Victims rarely recover financially and losses often lead to depression, increased physical problems, reliance on public benefits and even death. Increased funding and partnership is urgently needed to fight this growing problem. Our Mission Elder Financial Protection Network works to prevent financial abuse of elders through innovative partnerships that build public awareness, drive community outreach and provide professional training. Our Background Meet EFPN's Board of Directors Elder Financial Protection Network was established in the year 2000 as a non-profit organization. In addition to raising community awareness and providing education about elder financial abuse, since its inception EFPN has:
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