At the beginning of 2011, the first of our nation’s baby boomers reached the age of 65. Since then, thousands a day are also reaching that milestone. They have many reasons to celebrate. Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and to have excellent credit. Unfortunately, these are also many of the same qualities which make them so attractive to con artists.

In a statement before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, Joseph Campbell, deputy assistant director, Criminal Investigative Division Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) discussed the bureau’s focus on reverse mortgage fraud schemes, which can include appraisers.