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.
1 CommentHow 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
Blind 79-year-old father w/ undiagnosed dementia and more. Living at home w/ someone not fit to care for him. What are my options?
10 Answerssp196902 Answered 15 hours agoMy aunt and uncle are caring for my elderly grandma and grandpa. What or who should I contact for help?
10 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered 17 hours agoI need to know if this is elder abuse and/or fraud?
4 Answerswaytomisery Answered Mar 26, 2024My brother keeps giving money away (to three people in particular). No DL and I took his car key but he managed to get access to a car.
5 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Mar 24, 2024
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Deceased parent/inheritance among siblings.
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11 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Mar 6, 2024The mother of all breaches: why we should never use the same password for different accounts.
11 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Feb 2, 2024Warning that this site is unsafe, anyone but ME getting it?
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