by Tavis S. | Apr 5, 2017 | Common Scams, Preventing Fraud
IRS Warns Seniors to Remain on Alert to Phone Scams In 2016, the IRS Scam was the most reported scam on the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker. With tax season here, scammers will again be aggressively targeting seniors. To learn more, watch this 1:30 video from the...
by Tavis S. | Jan 11, 2017 | Common Scams, Eldercare, Preventing Fraud
It is unfortunately common for people to get scammed nowadays. Everyone is susceptible to it, but who is targeted most easily? The elderly. With age comes memory problems and disorientation, which heightens vulnerability to manipulation. The Scam The Grandparent Scam...
by Tavis S. | Jan 3, 2017 | teleCalm in the Media
As you or your parents age, experts are offering advice for keeping an eye on their finances. The bottom line: you must stand firm when it comes to protecting their money, even if they protest. Tavis Schriefer, the CEO of teleCalm, joined KBTX’s First News at...
by Tavis S. | Oct 30, 2016 | teleCalm in the Media
If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know the phone can be a real source of consternation. Something as benign as a telephone can not only cause frustration, but also some rather challenging – and expensive –...
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