- a paid-off home,
- retirement funds,
- investments,
- a lifetime’s worth of savings.
Unfortunately, this makes older adults prime targets for financial manipulation. Most partners aren’t predators but emotional scammers absolutely exist.
Red flags include:
- requests for “temporary” loans,
- pushing to merge finances quickly,
- suggesting updates to wills or beneficiaries,
- asking to transfer property or accounts,
- encouraging distance from children or friends.
Real love doesn’t demand financial sacrifice. Manipulative love does.
