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10 Ways Seniors Suffer Financial Abuse

July 13, 2021 · Retirement Life
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Internet scams

There are many deceivers out there who make a fortune out of the elderly’s naivety. For example, the easiest way to scam an older person nowadays is through the internet, because they might be particularly vulnerable to online scams than other types of fraud. This happens mostly because of their lack of knowledge about how the internet works, so the con artists know that and take advantage of it.

You need to pay attention to any random and unfamiliar message you might receive on the internet. If you receive an offer that says you are about to receive a large amount of money that needs to be transferred to your bank account, do not believe it!

This is the most common form of online scam that will trick you into giving away your bank info. Scam artists use it to enter your bank account and drain all your assets and money, leaving you with little to do. The best thing to do is ignore these messages and pay attention to who you’re giving your personal information to!

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