In a typical Grandparent Scam, a con artist calls or emails the victim posing as a relative in distress or someone claiming to represent the relative (such as a lawyer or law enforcement agent). The “relative” of the grandparent explains she is in trouble and needs their grandparent to wire them funds that will be […]
You want to help people in need, but you also want to be sure that your charitable donation isn’t simply going into a crook’s pocket. Stay safe. Be Informed. If you’re approached by an unfamiliar charity, check it out. Most states require charities to register with them and file annual reports showing how they use donations. […]
Magazine sales scams typically begin with a knock at the door and a young person on the other side selling magazine subscriptions to “raise money” for a charity, school trip, or other seemingly worthy cause. Consumers who take the bait and sign up, however, often report receiving nothing in return. Stay safe. Be Informed. The […]
Grandparent scams
/in Fraud against older adults, Scams of the heart /by Fraud.org staffIn a typical Grandparent Scam, a con artist calls or emails the victim posing as a relative in distress or someone claiming to represent the relative (such as a lawyer or law enforcement agent). The “relative” of the grandparent explains she is in trouble and needs their grandparent to wire them funds that will be […]
Charity scams
/in Fraud against older adults /by Fraud.org staffYou want to help people in need, but you also want to be sure that your charitable donation isn’t simply going into a crook’s pocket. Stay safe. Be Informed. If you’re approached by an unfamiliar charity, check it out. Most states require charities to register with them and file annual reports showing how they use donations. […]
Bogus magazine sales
/in Fraud against older adults /by Fraud.org staffMagazine sales scams typically begin with a knock at the door and a young person on the other side selling magazine subscriptions to “raise money” for a charity, school trip, or other seemingly worthy cause. Consumers who take the bait and sign up, however, often report receiving nothing in return. Stay safe. Be Informed. The […]