Dear Oakley,Senior fraud seems to be on the rise. I have had several friends who have been affected by it, unfortunately. I understand that it is International Fraud Awareness Week. What are some common types of fraud I should … [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 PageCritter Corner: How Can Seniors Protect Themselves from Becoming Victims of Fraud
August 19, 2022 by
Dear Hayek,My mother lives alone and is very trusting. She typically picks up the phone when it rings and has conversations with whoever is calling because she is lonely and loves to chat. I worry that she could easily fall … [Read more...]
Print This PageScam Alert: There Has Been an Uptick in Pension Poaching Scams
May 24, 2022 by
William Webster, 98, is a World War II Navy veteran and former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He and his wife, Lynda, were targeted in a scam recently, according to an FBI.gov report. When the couple … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Steer Clear of these Coronavirus Scams
March 20, 2020 by
Dear Angel,My mom is home alone during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. She gets lots of calls that seem suspect. For instance, someone called her trying to sell her face masks and someone else called asking for donations, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Been the victim of a Social Security Scam? There’s a New Online Form for That!
November 22, 2019 by
Dear Magic,My mother was the victim of a Social Security scam. I told her she should report it, but whenever she tries, she is on hold for what seems like forever. Is there another way?Thanks, Ree Portit---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageTelehealth Scams are on the Rise: How Not to Fall Prey
October 15, 2019 by
This past winter, John Ernest got a call that showed up on his caller ID as being from "Medicare," asking if his father, Dean, who lived in a nursing home at the time, needed a free orthotic brace for pain. John knew that Medicare … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Avoid Being a Victim of a Social Security Scam
October 12, 2018 by
Dear Ribbit,I heard that there has been an upsurge in Social Security scams lately. What are they about and how can I avoid them? Thanks!Lee Vameealone---Dear Lee,You are correct. The Social Security … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Scams Targeting Veterans and What to Do
September 14, 2018 by
Dear Magic,I have read that scams targeting veterans are pretty prevalent, and that is so unfortunate. Can you tell me what types of scams they are, so I can warn my dad?Thanks for your help!Nomar Scamms---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageInternet Scams Targeting the Elderly
April 6, 2018 by
Q. My Aunt Julie was recently the victim of tax-related fraud. She explained what happened and I knew right away that it was a scam targeting the elderly. Someone claiming to be from the IRS called her and told her that she owed … [Read more...]
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