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Our Scam Warning Page – Stay Alert; Stay Aware; Stay in Control

Common Scams Targeting the Elderly and How to Avoid Them

Seniors Are Attractive Targets for Scammers

A number of factors contribute to elderly people’s susceptibility to certain types of fraud, including:

  • Social Isolation
  • Good Credit and Lots of Money
  • Lack of Cybersecurity Awareness
  • Scams Targeting Older Adults – urgency is a common theme in most scams
  • Advance Fee Scams
  • Investment Scams
  • Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams
  • Grandparent Scams
  • Tech Support Scams
  • Identity Theft
  • Romance Scams
  • Tax Scams
  • Health Scams

Don’t Underestimate Scammers

  • Many people, seniors included, tend to underestimate scammers.

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https://sixtyandme.com/seniors-scams/

 

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