Written By: Gerry Hafer Today’s post in the Elder Fraud series focuses on understanding “elder fraud” and the types of scams faced by intended victims. How to spot a fraud situation and how to prevent becoming a victim are addressed. So much is written about the serious–and growing–scourge of “elder fraud” and its devastating
Elder Fraud: More Than Just Internet Crime
Elder fraud isn't just online scams. Learn the common tactics fraudsters use against seniors and practical steps to spot and prevent becoming a victim.
AMAC Money · Scam Watch · 1 min read
If it happens to you
Act fast. Help is free.
Being fooled is nothing to be ashamed of. What matters is speed.
- Call your bank firstWires can sometimes be recalled or frozen if you act within hours.
- 1-833-FRAUD-11National Elder Fraud Hotline (DOJ). A case manager walks you through every step.
- IC3.govThe FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. (opens in a new tab)
- ReportFraud.ftc.govThe Federal Trade Commission’s fraud file, about a minute online. (opens in a new tab)
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