According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, scams targeting older adults are up 82.35% percent from last year. It’s not as simple as you might think to protect yourself from it. These scammers are sophisticated and getting better at stealing from you all the time.
Perhaps you have already experienced it or become a victim of such scams. In this episode, we are going to talk about the top scams out there right now in the first part. Then stick with me because in the second half of the show we’re going to put some resources in your hands so that you can protect yourself or your aging parents.
Also, we’ll share how you might be able to stop all those phone calls and junk mail altogether. And stay until the end because I will also share how you can get those resources in your hand.
This is a VERY sensitive topic for me as an elder law attorney. I have seen numerous seniors victimized by these types of scams. Why not – these scammers understand the fishing hole –the graying of we baby boomers represent the largest transfer of wealth in US history. You’ve worked hard and saved money. Guess what these guys know it and they want it.
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