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 PageThe Scammers Are Winning. How a New Client Benefit from The Farr Law Firm Can Help You Turn the Tables!
July 12, 2024 by
Critter 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 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 PageMedical Identity Theft — Someone Could Steal Your Medical Records, and You Will Be Billed for Their Care!
July 28, 2023 by
Q. I read your recent article about a Navy veteran in Northern Virginia who was defrauded out of several million dollars, and the banks did nothing to stop it. Thanks for sharing that and for making us aware that this type of … [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 PageDeed Fraud May Be on the Rise – Learn How to Spot if You’re a Victim of House Theft
March 17, 2023 by
Q. I have owned my home for 20 years and am well on my way to paying off my mortgage. I have enough money to make my monthly payments, buy groceries, pay utility bills, and save a little for retirement. The same was true for my … [Read more...]
Print This PageDeed Scams and Title Scams – Protect Your Senior Loved Ones
August 19, 2022 by
Q. My brother, Alexander, recently transferred his residence to a Living Trust Plus®. Shortly after, he received a "Deed Processing Notice" in the mail that looks a lot like an official government bill. It indicated that he and … [Read more...]
Print This PageBeen the Victim of a Scam? The ReST Program Can Help!
November 2, 2021 by
You get a new text message from a number you've never seen before. It reads something like, “Hey is this Bonnie? It’s Steve. We chatted on a silver seniors dating site before when I came to visit my granddaughter, but we never met … [Read more...]
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