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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I am a fighter': ex-NFL player on surviving suicide and financial abuse

In a span of five years, beginning in 2015, the former National Football League quarterback Erik Kramer tried unsuccessfully to die by suicide, then lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after a woman he secretly married plundered his life's earnings while he struggled to heal. Kramer nonetheless considers himself an extremely lucky man and knows his recovery both mental and physical has been extraordinary by any definition, he said in an essay shared with the Guardian.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

As serious as a heart attack': Los Gatos man disputes county-initiated conservatorship

A 79-year-old man was placed in a temporary conservatorship after donating his $2.5 million home amid allegations of fraud and undue influence he contests.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

David Geffen accused of abusing ex in suit alleging paid sex and superyacht drug parties

Michaels claims he was manipulated and trapped in an abusive relationship, alleging Geffen preyed on his vulnerabilities as a young gay Black man from the foster system.
LGBT
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Got Rich Working For An MLM - And It Cost Me Everything That Truly Mattered

MLMs often generate profit through the loss of others, leading to personal harm and disillusionment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tucker Carlson Goes OFF On Sleazy' Sports Gambling Giants DraftKings and FanDuel: Those Are the Villains'

Carlson pointed out that companies like DraftKings and FanDuel are profiting significantly, with forecasts indicating a record financial year, leading him to question why people are paying their gambling debts.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Should you lose your rights with age? - Harvard Gazette

Older adults face increasing risks of cognitive decline, leading to challenges in decision-making autonomy and increased potential for financial exploitation.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

In Chicago, a reverse mortgage scammer left a lasting scar

Reverse mortgages can be risky for seniors, particularly in areas with financial exploitation cases.
Declining reverse mortgage use reflects broader trends, especially impacting minority neighborhoods in Chicago.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Former footballers claim financial grooming' took them to hell and back'

Former footballers are facing severe financial and mental health issues due to fraudulent investment schemes and penalties from HMRC.
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