How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives from Making Financial Mistakes NYT Par :Paulette Perhach 18 janvier 2026 à 11:00 Getting family members to listen to you when you think they are headed down a dangerous financial path can be difficult. But there are preventive steps you can take. © Jason Andrew for The New York TimesIn 2024, Rianka Dorsainvil’s mother came to her with a check that looked legitimate. It turned out to be part of a common check fraud scam.