在任何季节, scam artists are seeking new ways to steal financial data and money from vulnerable people. Such fraudulent activities often target older adults. Here are three ways to help prevent elder financial abuse and fraud, whether you’re in this age bracket or you share them with senior loved ones:
- Exercise caution when making financial decisions. If someone exerts pressure or promises unreasonably high or guaranteed returns, walk away.
- 警惕虚假电话. 国税局不会这样收钱的. Another scam involves someone pretending to be a grandchild who’s in trouble and needs money. Don’t provide confidential information or send money until you can verify the caller’s identity.
- 谨防要求提供个人信息的电子邮件, even if they appear to be from a real financial institution. Remember, your banker or financial professional already has your personal information. 忽略邮件中的联系方式. Instead, contact financial institutions through phone numbers you look up yourself.
