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Elder fraud cases rose 61 percent in Israel during 2025
The Welfare Ministry reported a 61 percent increase in elder fraud cases for 2025 in a report tied to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The announcement provides updated figures on reported incidents involving older adults.
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The Welfare Ministry reported a 61 percent increase in elder fraud cases across Israel during 2025. The data were released in a ministry report prepared for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
The report records the total number of cases logged by authorities for the calendar year. No further breakdown by region or fraud type was included in the announcement. The ministry did not state whether the rise reflects more incidents, increased reporting, or changes in how cases are classified.
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