Ripping off the elderly would carry a higher price tag under the Secretary of State's proposed legislation.
Andrea Ramey reports from the Capitol.
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan says its high time for Missouri to get tough on those who steal money from seniors.
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, 75% of fraud victims are senior citizens.
Carnahan says seniors are an easy target for fraud and should have more laws to protect them
From the state Capitol, I'm Andrea Ramey.
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