by Jill S. | Aug 15, 2017 | Common Scams, Eldercare, Prevent Phone Fraud
Have you started getting random messages in your voicemail, but didn’t remember your phone ringing? Telemarketers are using a whole new technology called ringless voicemail to leave a message on your home phone or cellphone, with seemingly no way for you to stop it....
by Jill S. | Apr 25, 2017 | Caregivers, Common Scams, Eldercare, Prevent Phone Fraud
If you are a caregiver of a family member, you know how it can eat up so much of your resources – time, money, and patience. A study by Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America found the impact to you is increased by more than half. The 2016 Safeguarding Our...
by Jill S. | Apr 12, 2017 | Caregivers, Common Scams, Eldercare, Prevent Phone Fraud
You may have recently heard about the ‘One-Ring’ scam. Here’s how it works: your phone rings once and then the call ends. Curious, you use the caller ID to return the call. Unknowingly, you are calling a foreign country. While you are kept on the line as long as...
by Tavis S. | Apr 5, 2017 | Common Scams, Prevent Phone 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 Jill S. | Feb 23, 2017 | Common Scams, Prevent Phone Fraud
A Vulnerable Generation Elderly loved ones are at high risk of being scammed for a variety of reasons, as aging brings about physical, mental, and emotional vulnerability. These vulnerabilities are preyed upon by those greedy enough to pry and manipulate. It’s...
by Jill S. | Jan 24, 2017 | Prevent Phone Fraud, Social Media
Social Media and Privacy Social media is a great way for families to keep in touch. Though many think it’s a “young person’s” media, experienced adults are actually getting more involved, creating profiles and accounts. Grandparents are using social media as a fun and...
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