Childhood socioeconomic status interacts with cognitive function to impact scam susceptibility among community-dwelling older adults.
Crystal M GloverLei YuChristopher C StewartRobert S WilsonDavid A BennettMelissa LamarPatricia A BoylePublished in: Aging & mental health (2022)
Lower childhood SES is associated with higher scam susceptibility among older adults with lower levels of cognitive function. Thus, older adults who experienced limited resources in childhood and have lower cognitive function may represent a specific group for interventions to increase scam awareness and prevent financial exploitation.