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
Reverse mortgage asked my husband to sign a paper saying he was divorced, he signed it but he was married.
9 AnswersIhave4dogs Replied 1 hour agoIs it scam mail, someone order stamps that I did not order?
2 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered 2 hours agoHow do guardians living in another state give money to parent after opening a guardianship bank account? My mom gets scammed often.
4 AnswersMACinCT Answered Mar 22, 2025How can I protect my dad with dementia from family members who cause more harm than good?
8 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Mar 22, 2025
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Talk to your elders about scam advertising.
9 Commentsfreqflyer Commented Mar 17, 2025Advice on dealing with online scams?
2 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Nov 16, 2024Heads up regarding a potential scammer.
2 Commentspeace416 Commented Jun 30, 2024Deceased parent/inheritance among siblings.
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