Senior Frauds & Scams
Expert advice, warnings and caregivers tips regarding wrongful or criminal actions aimed at elderly people.
Browse AgingCare's resources for recognizing the financial scams often targeted at seniors and get advice from other caregivers who are dealing with an elderly loved one who has been the victim of fraud.
Browse AgingCare's resources for recognizing the financial scams often targeted at seniors and get advice from other caregivers who are dealing with an elderly loved one who has been the victim of fraud.
Frauds & Scams Articles
5 Steps to Take After Clicking on a Phishing Link
It can be difficult to know what to do if you click on a phishing link. Follow these steps to protect your identity and finances if you believe you have fallen victim to a phishing email or text message.
6 CommentsElder Abuse: For Many Aging Americans, Home is Where the Fraud Is
A nationwide elder abuse analysis has led to a surprising conclusion that could cause older Americans to think twice about trusting their money to those nearest and dearest to them.
1 CommentFake Medicare Calls and Other Scams Seniors Should Be Aware Of
Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning about the most common Medicare phone scams and how to determine whether communication from “Medicare” is legitimate.
3 CommentsHow to Prevent Elders from Being Scammed
Elderly scams are the most common form of fraud. Here are some tips for caregivers to help their elderly parents avoid becoming victims of scams.
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Frauds & Scams Questions
79-year-old widowed mother keeps allowing problematic, dangerous, younger men move in with her. What should I do?
18 AnswersCaringWifeAZ Answered Nov 2, 2024I'm the legal POA. My siblings misrepresented themselves as POA , kidnapped my mom and moved her from Colorado to California.
6 Answersbundleofjoy Answered Oct 28, 2024I'm a senior. A car dealership got me into a car I can't afford, the payment is to high for my income. Can't refinance to lower payment.
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Oct 26, 2024How to keep a victim of an elderly romance scam safe?
15 AnswersZippyZee Answered Oct 23, 2024
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