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Keep up-to-date on the latest scams targeting senior citizens. Look for the warning signs of identity theft and fraud and talk about anything that feels suspicious. For added protection, consider signing yourself and your family up for Aura.
Scammers have expanded their tactics when targeting senior citizens. Two experts offer tips on how to protect yourself or someone you know.
According to the FBI’s 2022 report, senior citizens are less likely to report fraud. FTC figures state 43% of younger people aged 20–29 reported losing money to fraud, and only 23% of older people ages 70–79 did the same.
Common scams targeting seniors include AI-powered scams, funeral scams, tech support scams, government imposter scams, grandparent scams, internet scams, investment scams, check fraud, reverse...
Zoom phishing emails, celebrity impostors on social media and account takeover texts are plaguing older adults in 2021. Here’s how to stay safe.
Scams targeting older adults are all too common in today's world. Many scammers think of seniors as prime targets because of their retirement savings or because they may live alone. Many outdated and downright inaccurate stereotypes about older adults make them popular targets.
Protecting older adults is one of the FTC’s top priorities, and a new report to Congress tells how the agency tackled fraud, scams, and other issues affecting older adults over the last year.