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.
3 CommentsHow 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
My father recently passed away from respiratory failure and severe dementia. The POA closed his bank accounts and changed the will.
8 AnswersRosered6 Answered 1 hour agoShould I pursue conservatorhip over 75 year old mom ?
3 AnswersSlartibartfast Answered 7 hours agoHow could my mom get a mortgage on the house and then sell it without me?
12 AnswersGinnyK Answered Jan 14, 2026I caught my mom's caregiver taking pictures of her jewelry and mail and sending it to her family. She also got verbally abusive with my mom.
15 AnswersTiredniece23 Answered Jan 12, 2026
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Frauds & Scams Discussions
Being falsely accused of stealing by elderly mother.
6 CommentsJustAnon Commented Aug 24, 2025Talk to your elders about scam advertising.
9 Commentsfreqflyer Commented Mar 17, 2025Advice on dealing with online scams?
2 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Nov 2024Heads up regarding a potential scammer.
2 Commentspeace416 Commented Jun 2024
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