Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule. Money mule scams happen several ways. The story often involves scams related to online dating, work-at-home jobs, or prizes. Scammers send money to you, sometimes by check, then ask you to […]
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Scammers make up all kinds of stories to get your money, from telling you that you’ve won a prize, you owe a debt, or your family member is in an emergency. But some things stay the same: scammers want your money, they want it fast, and don’t want you to be able to get it
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We introduce the Money Smart for Older Adults financial education that focuses on frauds and scams that target seniors. We review how to recognize frauds and scams, why older adults are at higher risk to being victims and we discuss the most common frauds and scams in today’s society, including COVID-19 related scams. Finally, we
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We continue discussing financial frauds and scams, including mortgage relief, reverse mortgage and property fraud. We provide tips on how to avoid being the victim of contractor scams. We finish this episode by discussing investment fraud and how you can research a financial adviser before conducting business.
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We discuss insurance as a means to managing financial risk. We review the different types of insurance including health, life, long-term care along with property and casualty. We discuss insurance fraud and the effects on older adults. We discuss the problem that is Medicare fraud and how you can help reduce the spread of it.
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Employment scams, how to identify the signs, what occupations have a higher-rate of fraud and what resources can you access to prevent becoming a victim.
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This presentation will outline what identity theft is, warning signs, and how you can reduce your risk of identity theft.
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