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 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 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: It’s International Fraud Awareness Week— Things to Know!
November 18, 2022 by
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 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...]
Print This PageHow to Scam-Proof Your Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Holiday Season
December 4, 2020 by
Q. My neighbor, Kathryn, was the victim of a COVID-19 grandparent scam recently. She was contacted by a criminal who posed as her panicked grandson in need of thousands of dollars quickly for an emergency hospital bill. Of course, … [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...]
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