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What to Know about the Latest Scams Targeting Older Adults

May 14

Caregiving

What to Know about the Latest Scams Targeting Older Adults

The latest scams targeting older adults can be devastating to everyone involved. Here's what we're seeing most often.

Nov 16, 2023

Caregiving

Five Telltale Signs of Phishing Scams

Every year, millions of people fall for these scams, which arrive via email, phone, text, and payment apps. Here's how to avoid them.

May 10, 2021

Caregiving

Scams We’re Seeing

Elder Care Coordinator Debra King talks about the scams, cons, and frauds that she and her clients have been seeing lately.

Mar 3, 2021

Caregiving

COVID Scam Update

Fraudsters are using the full suite of scam tools and closely following the headlines, adapting their tactics to the times.

Oct 13, 2020

Caregiving

2020 Scam Update

If you’re an older adult, or you’re caring for one, be on the lookout for the latest schemes. While anyone could fall for a scam...

Apr 28, 2020

Caregiving

COVID-19 Scam Update

Scammers are an imaginative lot. No matter what happens, they’ll think up a scheme that uses the situation to bilk unsuspecting people.

Mar 16, 2020

Caregiving

Beware the Coronavirus Scams

As the nation faces the current CORONAVIRUS concern, scammers are already finding ways to take advantage of us.

Jan 21, 2020

Caregiving

Beware the New Twist on an Old Scam

Criminals trying to pull the Social Security scam on seniors aren't just using robocalls. They're now sending letters.

Nov 15, 2019

Caregiving

Beware the IRS Scam Letters

A few months ago, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported complaints from people receiving fake letters supposedly from the IRS.

Oct 8, 2019

Medicare & Senior Health

It’s Time for Medicare Scams!

It’s almost open enrollment for Medicare’s more than 60 million participants--which means the scams won't be far behind.

Jul 30, 2019

Caregiving

The Deed Scam Resurfaces

Just when you think that a scam has been snuffed out, fraudsters find a way to resurrect it. Case in point: the Deed Scam.

Jul 19, 2019

Caregiving

Avoid Summertime Scams

There was a time when going on vacation meant we could let our guard down and be carefree. Not anymore.

Apr 18, 2019

Caregiving

Scam Alert: Spoofed Phone Calls

Fraudsters use spoofing techniques to impersonate the authorities. Make sure your elderly loved ones are aware.

Dec 4, 2018

Caregiving

Stay Safe When Shopping Online

The IRS reminds holiday shoppers to protect their tax and financial data from identity thieves.

Don’t Be Misled by False Medicare or Social Security Ads

Aug 17, 2018

Caregiving

Don’t Be Misled by False Medicare or Social Security Ads

Scammers are hard at work trying to defraud older adults.

Jul 17, 2018

Caregiving

Skimming is Out; Shimming is In

When it comes to credit card fraud, shimming is the new skimming. This article explains more.

Mar 12, 2018

Caregiving

Phone Scam Alert

Scammers are calling asking for health insurance information. The calls appear to come from the TN Dept. of Health Central Office.

Your loved one’s identity has been stolen. Now what?

Feb 21, 2018

Caregiving

Your loved one’s identity has been stolen. Now what?

It's the news no caregiver ever wants to get--an elderly loved one has been the victim of a data breach and his identity has been stolen.

IRS Issues Reminder to Taxpayers as Scams Continue Across the Nation

Oct 19, 2017

Caregiving

IRS Issues Reminder to Taxpayers as Scams Continue Across the Nation

It's so easy to fall for scams, especially ones that involve criminals impersonating the IRS. Here's a list of the latest schemes.

Sep 21, 2017

Caregiving

Tips to Avoid Charity Scams

Scammers will use any method to manipulate your generosity.

Jul 19, 2017

Caregiving

Watch Out for Gift Card Scams

Just when you thought criminals couldn't come up with any more scams, they invent a new way to bilk people out of their hard-earned money.

Jul 6, 2017

Caregiving

Watch for Summertime Scams

If you're caring for elderly loved ones, please watch for new schemes involving the tax system that continue to claim victims.

Jun 14, 2017

Caregiving

Avoiding Scams While on Vacation

Vacation means we can let our guard down and be carefree, right? Unfortunately, in this technological age, the answer is no.

“Can you hear me?” It’s the latest scam.

Apr 13, 2017

Caregiving

“Can you hear me?” It’s the latest scam.

If you get a call like this, know that you’re being targeted by the latest scam sweeping the nation.

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