It’s a sad fact that con artists and scammers most often prey on people who can’t defend themselves. For scams being run in 2019, that means a popular target will be senior citizens. In fact, one study has suggested that…
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Been Scammed? Should You Do a Security Freeze?
If you pay any attention to the news, you’ve likely heard a lot recently about major security breaches to companies. One of the biggest hacks was Equifax, a credit monitoring service that provides loan companies and banks with information…
Tagged with: Hacked, Security Freeze, senior fraud, senior safety, senior scams
Posted in Homeowner Tips, Safety Tips, Senior Scams
Posted in Homeowner Tips, Safety Tips, Senior Scams
Taking On the Financial Responsibilities of Your Aging Parents
As our parents age, there is an increasing likelihood that you will have to take over their responsibilities. Financial changes are time-consuming and difficult if you don’t have the right permissions. Here are some areas you should consider: Power of…
Tagged with: adult child, Baby Boomer, Caregiver, caregiving, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior fraud
Posted in Aging Parents, Baby Boomers, Caregiver, Senior Citizen
Posted in Aging Parents, Baby Boomers, Caregiver, Senior Citizen
Why Seniors Are Often the Target of Financial Exploitation – And What to Do About It!
The Adult Protective Service (APS) programs report that the number and complexity of reports involving financial abuse of vulnerable and older adults has grown significantly over the past decade. As the older adult population in the U.S. continues to expand…
Why Seniors Need to Be Cautious While Job Hunting
We talk about a lot of different types of scams aimed towards seniors and unfortunately it is not just limited to phone calls, emails, and fake collection notices. The latest way to be scammed now extends to employment. Occasionally later…
Seniors: Beware of Real Estate Scams!
The world we live in is constantly evolving around us. With society and technology shifting every day, it is important to be aware of potential scams that can put you or your loved ones at risk. You have probably heard…
Tagged with: Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, mortgage fraud, retirement, senior fraud, senior safety, senior scams
Posted in Aging Parents, Safety Tips, Senior Housing, Senior Safety, Senior Scams
Posted in Aging Parents, Safety Tips, Senior Housing, Senior Safety, Senior Scams
