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Why Elderly People Fall for So Many Scams

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The AARP claims it’s out hunting down the bad guys ripping off older people. Maybe it ought to look at its partner insurers.

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The American Association of Retired Persons, as you may discern from the name, is an organization for geezers. I get it mixed up with the SPCA, which is for dogs and cats, but that’s why us geezers need all the help we can get.

The AARP was on public television last...

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