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The Best Ways to Protect Aging Parents From ScamsThe Best Ways to Protect Aging Parents From Scams

Tips from the AARP to protect older clients from scams.

IRIS

March 1, 2017

1 Min Read
Never ever give out any personal information specifically credit card numbers over the phone
Never, ever give out any personal information, specifically credit card numbers, over the phone.

Every major news outlet runs stories from time to time about the latest scams.
 

The news stories somehow don’t seem to penetrate the problem very well. A study by TrueLink tells us that over $36 billion is stolen from elders every year in the U.S. Your aging parents are particularly vulnerable for a number of reasons.

Aging parents may be lonely, may want to talk to a friendly voice on the phone, may be forgetful and can be altogether too trusting. They may also be naive about Internet scams. These are among the reasons scammers love your elders as targets. Here are some tips from AARP on best ways to protect them and yourself from scams.

  1. Check your loved one’s wallet. They should not be carrying their Social Security cards around with them...

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