Category Archives: Scam Awareness

Romance Scams Aren’t Just for Young’uns: They Affect Seniors, Too

With so many people looking for love via online apps, you’ve probably heard about someone who found an attractive person via an app, only to meet in person and realize the picture of that person was from 20 years ago. It’s easy to feel duped in that situation, and it sounds innocent enough (although annoying).…

Avoid the Risk of IRS Scam Calls, Which Often Prey Upon Vulnerable Seniors

There are lots of scam-related phone calls out there nowadays, many of which target seniors in the hopes of obtaining personal data or money. However, one such scam that can be particularly scary is if someone says they are calling from the IRS. After all, we all want to stay on the good side of…

Don’t Let Seniors Become Victims of These Common Financial Scams!

One way that criminals try to take advantage of our vulnerable seniors is through financial scams. In fact, seniors are the biggest target for financial scams. Here are several recent examples of financial scams that affect the elderly—and tips on how to not be a target. The Medicare Scam As shared by the website Credit.com,…

4 Financial Scams Used Against the Elderly….Don’t Fall Prey to These

Our seniors are the target of a whole host of financial scams, some of which can fool even the most vigilant among us. Unfortunately, scammers often think ahead of the average consumer, so they are always devising new ways to fool us. Here are just four examples of common financial scams that target the elderly.…

An obituary is a way that family members can honor their deceased loved one and provide information to the community about funeral arrangements and contribution requests. Unfortunately, the widow and other family members can fall victim to several scams as a result of information contained in the obituary. Robbery During the Funeral While family and…

We all want what is best for our aging loved ones, but unfortunately, elder abuse is becoming an all-too-common occurrence. Did you know that physical abuse against the elderly is classified as domestic violence? It’s wise to keep your guard up with caregivers and neighbors who visit your loved one. October is Domestic Violence Awareness…

Credit Cards – All It Takes Is A Quick Swipe

My step mother had a surgical procedure done the other day which required an overnight stay and change to her medications. Since my Dad is no longer driving long distances, I went to spend a few nights with them so that I could take step mother to the hospital, and take Dad back and forth…