Health and life insurance scams are a big deal and they impact millions of seniors every day. There are numerous ways criminals use insurance scams to steal from seniors. Some of the more common scams include fake company fronts, unfulfilled promises, intentional misrepresentation of plan upgrades and changes, and identity theft. Unfortunately, due to current […]
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Top 5 Cryptocurrency Scams Seniors Need To Know About
Cryptocurrency scams are far too common and they can be convincing, especially for newcomers. But first, what is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a type of cyber currency that comes in a variety of options. However, regardless of which option you choose, it all spends like real money. To obtain cryptocurrency, you must exchange real money to […]
Top 5 Work-From-Home Scams Targeting Seniors
Millions of people work from home today so, when you hear that you can do the same, it isn’t too far of a stretch to believe the ad as legitimate. And, who doesn’t want to make a little extra easy money from the comfort of your home? Though we might have a nice little retirement […]
Social Security Scams Targeting Seniors
It is no surprise seniors are targeted for Social Security scams since the majority of seniors are recipients of Social Security benefits. And unfortunately, it is a scam that has been growing over the years, reaching new levels and becoming the number one type of scam reported to the FTC. The most common Social Security […]
Gift Card Scams That Target Seniors
The most prevalent scam targeting seniors involves gift cards. In 2019, more than $74 million was stolen using gift card fraud. Additionally, one-third of all fraud cases reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will involve gift cards. Gift card fraud may seem odd, but they are virtually untraceable, and unlike credit cards, once used, […]