Eldercare, Prevent Phone Fraud
1. Don’t take company info at face value. Take down notes and let the caller know you’ll have to call back. Companies like Microsoft will never call you to tell your computer is infected with a virus. The IRS will not call you to tell you that you owe...
Caregivers, Eldercare, Scams Targeting Baby Boomers
Identity theft against older adults is growing and becoming more of a threat. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported that adults between age 70-79 lost on average $45,300 in identity theft scams. Below are four very common identity theft scams that target...
Common Scams, Eldercare, Prevent Phone Fraud
Updated 10/2/2024: What is ringless voicemail and how did it become a problem? Have you started getting random messages in your voicemail, but didn’t remember your phone ringing? You may be targeted by a special kind of robocall known as ringless voicemail. The...
Common Scams, Prevent Phone Fraud
IRS Warns Seniors to Remain on Alert to Phone Scams Every year, the IRS Scam is one of the most reported scam on the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker. Scammers aggressively targeting seniors, even when outside of the traditional tax time. To learn more, watch this...
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...
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