PORTLAND, Ore. — As Oregon’s population grows older, experts say seniors are facing not only housing and health care challenges, but also a troubling rise in financial scams that prey on their trust and isolation.

AARP estimates that within five years, one in every five Oregonians will be 65 or older, and for the first time, seniors now outnumber residents under 18.

"Older adults are shaping our future and along the way they're facing many challenges," said Bandana Shrestha, state director for AARP Oregon. She said that while older adults contribute more than $83 billion in economic activity statewide, they also face mounting vulnerabilities — from housing insecurity to fraud.

As baby boomers retire and housing costs climb, more older adults are finding themselves priced out or at r

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