Elder fraud costs older people billions of dollars in the U.S. and is hitting seniors in Central Florida hard, too. So the Volusia County Sheriff's Office seized on the comedy "Thelma" about a 93-year-old grandma who was scammed as a lighthearted way to raise awareness.

The Wrap: Elder fraud is on the rise. Here's how Volusia county is using a new film to raise awareness

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The Wrap: Elder fraud is on the rise. Here's how Volusia county is using a new film to raise awareness

The Wrap: Elder fraud is on the rise. Here's how Volusia county is using a new film to raise awareness