Keeping Guard: Protecting Seniors From Abuse, Fraud, and Scams
June 14, 2023
Today, June 15th, marks the recognition of something that happens all too frequently: It’s the day designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse, whether in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or in the form of neglect or financial exploitation, is an all too common occurrence,…
Scams Abound: Have You Been The Subject Of A Swindle?
February 8, 2023
No one wants to think of themselves as vulnerable to being scammed or swindled, but the reality is, if you’re an older adult, you likely have a target on your back. We’ve already published many posts on scams and frauds perpetrated against those aged 60 and beyond, but despite the…
It’s A Racket: Updates on Senior Scams
May 25, 2022
Perhaps you think you’re too smart to be scammed. Or believe you’re immune from being the target of fraud. Or you’re sure you’d never fall for some kind of swindle. Well, it’s nice to be confident but in the current environment, you’d also have to be really lucky not to…
Gone And Forgotten? The Challenge Of Self Neglect Among Seniors
December 9, 2021
Over the years, we’ve addressed some of the dangers facing older adults from both physical and financial abuse. Whether from strangers scamming seniors on the internet or from familiar faces coming into the home and exploiting isolated older adults, there’s tremendous concern that even savvy older adults may fall victim…
Never Miss A Trick: Updates On The Latest Scams Ensnaring Seniors
August 21, 2019
If you’re reading agebuzz you probably fancy yourself an educated consumer, one unlikely to fall prey to scams or fraud. But that self-confidence is easy to pierce, given the ever-shifting scams that fraudsters perpetrate against even the most savvy. For example, since many of us wised-up to the fraud involving…
Scam Alert: Fight Back Against Those Trying Cheat You
May 17, 2019
Raise your hand if regularly receive robocalls from strangers hoping to separate you from your money or personal info. It’s not your imagination that these calls are more frequent. They’re on the rise across the country, and may specifically target older people who are considered easy prey for savvy or…