Guest post by assistedlivingmagazine.com In today's digital age, the internet offers endless opportunities for seniors to connect, learn, and explore. However, it's essential for older adults to be vigilant and informed about … [Read more...]
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The Scammers Are Winning. How a New Client Benefit from The Farr Law Firm Can Help You Turn the Tables!
July 12, 2024 by
Q. I’ve been reading your newsletter for a while now and I’m always very impressed with all of your articles, including the many informative articles about the latest scams that seem to keep being targeted at the older population, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Two Scams That Aren’t Widely Known
July 12, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango, A friend of mine recently experienced a gift card draining scam where there was nothing left on a gift card she purchased at the store. Another was a victim of check washing, where the scammer actually … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Medicare Card Scams Are on the Rise
June 14, 2024 by
Dear Hayek, I recently received a call from Medicare asking if I could verify my Medicare number for the new plastic Medicare card being sent my way. The man sounded very professional, and I was tempted to give him my number. … [Read more...]
Print This PageConsumer Protection Week: Record Losses of $10 Billion Due to Scams Were Reported to the FTC Last Year!
March 8, 2024 by
Q. You have always been so helpful in educating your readers about senior scams. Unfortunately, I recently read somewhere that there are some new scams on the horizon, including those involving hacking, identity theft, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Beware of Tax Season Scams!
March 8, 2024 by
Dear Raider, A friend of mine told me that there has been an uptick in tax season scams, where identity thefts and refund thefts are taking place. What is this all about so we can stay vigilant? Thanks for your help! Rhee … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Protecting Veterans from Being Scammed
November 10, 2023 by
Dear Angel, I heard that Veterans are being targeted with certain scams. My mother is a Veteran, and I want to protect her from them. Can you provide more information on the most prevalent scams targeting Veterans, so I can … [Read more...]
Print This PageScammers Are More Sophisticated than Ever — Be Vigilant about the New AI Voice Scam
September 8, 2023 by
Q. I heard about a new type of “emergency scam,” where scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices and scam loved ones into sending money. How do these scams work, and what can I do to stop something like this from … [Read more...]
Print This PageVirginia Veteran Scammed Out of Millions of Dollars, and the Banks Did Nothing to Stop It
July 21, 2023 by
Q. I heard about a veteran who was scammed out of millions of dollars in Virginia before he passed away. The banks allowed dozens of huge wire transfers to go through to banks in Thailand without question. The man was very careful … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Social Security Scams Are Linked to New Higher COLA
January 6, 2023 by
Dear Angel, It’s 2023, and with the new year comes a new higher cost-of-living adjustment. I can’t say that I am not excited about that. Unfortunately, I heard that there are some scammers out there trying to get their hands on … [Read more...]
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