Protecting Seniors from Fraud Senior citizens are more likely to own a home, have good credit and a savings account. The elderly also may be more polite and trusting of strangers. This makes seniors a prime target for scammers. Scammers prey on lonely and sometimes confused elders. Here are some tips to help protect seniors from scams. If you have been the victim of fraud and need assistance from an attorney, call your Legalshield Provider Law Firm today. •Never give out personal information. Scammers use all kinds of tricks to gain personal information from victims. Be skeptical of any solicitor asking for personal information, which may include but is not limited to birth date, social security number, previous address, maiden name, account information and payment history. •It can be easy for scammers to confuse victims over the phone. Ask for everything in writing. If someone refuses to provide written information, consider that a red flag. Getting information in writing also allows you to have documents reviewed by an attorney. •If you have elderly friends and family, visit and talk with them regularly. Ask them about callers and talk with them about their finances. If finances become a burden for an elderly family member offer to help them with their planning. •Seniors should avoid making on-the-spot financial decisions. Thinking about things and talking with others before writing a check can help seniors avoid falling victim to scammers. •Beware of door-to-door repairmen. Unsolicited repair sales are a popular scam targeting the elderly. To help limit sales calls, seniors can enter the National Do Not Call registry by phoning 1.888.382.1222 or visiting donotcall.gov. •Seniors are often less likely to report fraud. It is important to report any fraudulent activity to the police immediately. To become a Legalshield member today, visit us at greatlsvideos/kdmiller/2/
Posted on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 19:23:26 +0000
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