Elderly caught in the net

Further, concerns about technology could reduce seniors' communication and interaction with the rest of society and their mobility at a time when it needs enhancing.

In "seachange" regions where there is a growing concentration of seniors, these adverse effects could be more acutely felt both in terms of crime levels and regional attractiveness and prosperity. Unless checked by more proactive, research-based policies, fraud against seniors will become more problematic.

This issue should be a high priority for organisations that represent seniors, the superannuation and finance sectors, business and governments.

Thinking today of tomorrow's policy problems, in relation to seniors and fraud, would be a novel change in Australian policy development.