As part of an ongoing effort to reduce crimes against  senior citizens, especially ID theft and technology-related crimes, the LADA created a website of warning.

One-in-five seniors has been the victim of financial fraud, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Con artists use a variety of ways to get the hard-earned savings of seniors, and identifying the fraud can be difficult.

But if you are aware of the warning signs, you may avoid becoming a victim.

If you or a senior you know has been a fraud victim, please contact your local law enforcement agency and/or the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Hotline at (877) 4-R-SENIORS ((877) 477-3646).

Here are just a few of the questions listed on the website (Click on one of the questions to get more information):

• There have been purchases on my credit card that I did not make. Is this a sign of identity theft?
• A relative needs money to get out of jail. How can this be a scam?
• How can I tell if a health treatment or weight-loss solution is real?
• I received a call telling me I have won a prize. Should I be suspicious?
• A person from a charity called seeking donations. How do you check if a charity is legitimate?
• An investment opportunity I received sounds too good to be true. How can I check if the person is legitimate?
• How can I tell if an auto repair shop is trying to bilk me?
• What are the problems with living trusts?

Click here to read more about the warning signs of financial fraud.