Tips To Help Seniors Stay Safe from Holiday Scams
During the holiday season scammers often increase their attempts to gain money or information from unsuspecting victims. The elderly population is often particularly at risk of falling for these scams. According to the Elder Fraud Report by the FBI, in 2021 alone over 92,000 people over the age of 60 were scammed out of a reported 1.7 billion dollars.
Many scams use technology to manipulate emotions like fear and loneliness, often coupled with a sense of urgency, to lower the victim’s defenses. Their goal is generally to gather personal information like a Social Security number or various account information, or to get money directly. There are a number of common scams with warning signs to look out for read more here...
