The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection publishes the Wisconsin Senior Guide, which provides education for senior citizens about how to avoid common financial scams and opportunities for exploitation. Wisconsin law also provides harsher punishments for those who financially exploit or take advantage of the elderly or disabled persons. Courts can impose additional penalties of up to $10,000 for violations of consumer protection laws, including false advertising, mail order scams, home improvement schemes, false vacation offers, and motor vehicle repair scams. Additionally, the guilty party can be ordered to pay restitution to the victim in the amount of the money that he or she wrongfully took from the victim.
Wisconsin also operates a Do Not Call Registry, which is available to all residential telephone customers in the state of Wisconsin. Registering your telephone number with this program can reduce the amount of telemarketing calls and scams that may target senior citizens. While the Do Not Call Registry will not prevent all telephone scams, it is one step that you can take to protect yourself from financial exploitation.
Another good way to prevent financial scams is for you or a trusted loved one to review all of your bills on at least a monthly basis. Scammers can hack into credit card accounts, bank accounts, and even phone bill accounts to take advantage of individuals. With today’s increasing technology, these security breaches have become very common, which can result in substantial financial losses.
Wisconsin state law also allows a three-day right to cancel most credit transactions and cash sales valued at $25 or more, so long as the transactions occurred away from the seller’s normal place of business. These transactions include transactions like door-to-door sales, telephone solicitations, online solicitations, and purchases that occur at conventions or expos.
Individuals who have fallen victim to financial scams, exploitation, and other unscrupulous individuals may have valid legal claims for damages under Wisconsin law. The Wisconsin abuse attorneys of Boller & Vaughan know how to stand up for the rights of those who have been injured, and how to hold those who exploit the finances of senior citizens responsible for their actions. Call us today at (608) 268-0268 and set up an appointment for us to assist you with your legal needs.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
