Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says (opens original article in a new tab)

Elder fraud cases in Israel rose 61% in 2025, with 92% of perpetrators being family members, according to a Welfare Ministry report.

• Elder fraud cases in Israel increased by 61% in 2025, according to the Welfare Ministry.
• 92% of perpetrators in fraud cases were family members, with 48% being children and 33% spouses.
• There were also significant increases in financial exploitation, sexual abuse, and rights violations against elders.