Getting the word out on elderly scams
A grandmother receives a phone call from her grandson. He tells her that he drove into another car and has a broken nose and stitches. Then he tells her that he’s putting an attorney on the line. That ...
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Ingham County sheriff: Elderly Holt woman scammed out of more than $40,000
Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth urged the public to be wary of online scams and to look out for elderly family members and friends. DELHI TWP. — An elderly Delhi Township woman gave ...
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5 Common Senior Scams in the US
Common financial scams targeting the elderly Financial crimes against seniors are a type of elder abuse.They accounted for more than $3.4 billion in losses in 2023, an increase of more than 10% ...
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Elderly in Detroit targeted in elaborate tax scam
The IRS and Attorney General have issued warnings about tax scams targeting the elderly in Metro Detroit, where victims lose an average of $2,000. Scammers pose as IRS agents through phone calls ...