Fraud – MRDRC

Consumer Credit Events Before and After Dementia Diagnosis

July 21, 2021
Susan Barnes
Administrative data link, Cognition, Financial well-being, Fraud

Anecdotal evidence suggests that changes in thinking and memory due to dementia can lead to large financial losses. We test this using linked Medicare claims and FRBNY/Equifax CCP data. We find that missed payments increase up to 4 years prior…

Mixed-methods Analysis of Consumer Fraud Reports of the Social Security Imposter Scam

December 16, 2020
Susan Barnes
Fraud, Social Security, Social Security program communications

Despite the growing prevalence of Social Security imposter scams, there has been no academic research on this subtype of fraud. One problem is that general sample surveys do not ask respondents about the individual subtypes of government imposter scams they…

Contextual and Social Predictors of Scam Susceptibility and Fraud Victimization

This study aims to identify the contextual and social predictors of elder fraud victimization. By identifying the mechanisms and timing of susceptibility, the study will inform the delivery of targeted interventions that reduce fraud vulnerability and prevent victimization.