The Columbia County Office for the Aging is reminding senior citizens to be alert for telemarketing and internet fraud. While scams can and do occur year-round, the holiday period is an opportunity for con artists to take advantage of seasonal goodwill. Phone calls and emails soliciting contributions or offering “deals” on things like insurance, home energy, . . . → Read More: Seniors: Beware charity scams via phone, email
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The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has released information on recent scams that target seniors and have resulted in thousands of dollars lost. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public against falling for lottery scams after a 70-something woman reported being bilked by two men who offered to let her take part in a winning lottery ticket if she first gave them some good faith money. Millions of dollars once tucked away in senior citizens’ retirement nest eggs is ending up in the pockets of Jamaican crime syndicates that have mastered an age-old scam, authorities say. Millions of dollars once tucked away in senior citizens’ retirement nest eggs is ending up in the pockets of Jamaican crime syndicates that have mastered an age-old scam, authorities say. Valley victims fall prey to con artists whose crimes are made easier by the Internet. “Grandpa,” a voice cried as the 84-year-old Bethlehem man picked up the phone. Lt. Tim Lyons said the Petaluma Police Department has seen an increase in the number of scams being reported over the last year, particularly in those affecting the elderly. For many seniors living alone, phone or e-mail can be a welcome access point to friends, family and the outside world. But, as a recent spike in reported scams shows, those modes of communication can also be a way in for scam artists. The county’s top prosecutor, a local legislator and the police will join advocates for the elderly and banking experts Friday for a session teaching seniors how to avoid abuse and scams. Prosecutors and local police are warning seniors about identity theft scams as part of a new program aimed at highlighting the looming threat of online thieves conning the elderly.More than 100 police from throughout the Southland packed the Tinley Park Library on Monday for an Internet safety and hoarding seminar hosted by the Illinois attorney general’s . . . → Read More: Officers learn about scams targeting seniors The Better Business Bureau is warning Houston-area seniors about scams, and showing them how to avoid frauds. by Kristin Brenemen Avoiding Scams That Target Seniors Scamming has become so prevalent in society that popular talk show hosts Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Phil have dedicated entire segments to the topic! Scammers will stop at nothing to get what they want, and seniors and the disabled are common prey for scam artists. According to a June . . . → Read More: Avoiding Scams That Target Seniors The Michigan Attorney General’s Senior Brigade comes to Grand Rapids on Thursday. Video Rating: 0 . . . → Read More: SMART SENIORS Avoid Scams & Fraud: Internet Scams We’re forever warning teenagers to be careful online – don’t reveal personal information to strangers, avoid scams, report bullying behavior. The same advice may be appropriate for grandma and grandpa as well. Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of new Internet users, as they’ve discovered email, online shopping and banking, social networking, traveling planning and other online . . . → Read More: Seniors vulnerable to Internet scams |
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