Elder Law Attorneys
4828 Lincoln Ave. • Evansville, Indiana, 47715 • Phone: (812) 476-2762
101 S. Hull St. • Ft. Branch, Indiana 47648 • By Appointment Only

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Welcome to Charles & Charles - Elder Law Attorneys

The Law Firm of Charles & Charles practices Elder Law.  Our Elder Law Practice includes: Nursing Home Medicaid Planning; Estate Planning; and, Special Needs Planning.  Our mission is to provide the highest quality Elder Law services at the most reasonable cost to our clients.  We are committed to holistic planning and the well-being of our clients to achieve their specific goals.  We strive to exceed every expectation.       

We are located in Evansville, Indiana, and handle cases for clients residing in Southern Indiana, including but not limited to Vanderburgh, Gibson, Warrick, Posey, Pike, Spencer, Dubois, Daviess, Perry, and Orange counties.

Please contact our office today at (812) 476-2762 or legal@sccelderlaw.com for a consultation.

The Hidden Cost of Scams: Older Americans Lost an Estimated $13.3 Billion to $119.5 Billion in 2025
10/28/26
The Hidden Cost of Scams: Older Americans Lost an Estimated $13.3 Billion to $119.5 Billion in 2025

Financial scams targeting older adults continue to rise at an alarming rate, and the latest findings from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) paint a troubling picture. According to the FTC's Protecting Older Consumers 2025-2026 report, Americans age 60 and older may have lost between $13.3 billion and $119.5 billion to fraud and scams in 2025 alone. While reported losses totaled approximately $3 billion, the FTC estimates the true financial impact is much higher because many scams go unreported. 

Why Are Older Adults Being Targeted?

Scammers often view older adults as attractive targets because they may have accumulated retirement...

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