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
I am my father's caregiver, power of attorney, on his bank account. His cards continually get frozen due to fraudulent dating sites. What can I do?
22 AnswersMACinCT Answered Dec 5, 2024My dad has 4 phones. He continues to get scammers on home phone, business and 2 cells phones. All he thinks he still needs at 88 yrs old.
2 AnswersOhwow323 Answered Dec 3, 2024Should there be consumer protection laws regarding "partnerships" between different business entities in the healthcare space?
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Dec 3, 2024The wife won’t give her bank details so we can make my dad permanent in the nursing home, what can we do?
7 AnswersBurntCaregiver Answered Dec 2, 2024
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