Defending against financial scams

Every year, 5 million older Americans are targeted by financial scammers, particularly online, and these scams have gotten more sophisticated than ever, putting you and your aging loved ones at risk. 

In this article, you’ll find advice on how to defend against financial scams and frauds targeted at older adults, such as signing up for the Federal Trade Commission’s “Do Not Call” list, shredding documents, and educating your aging loved ones. You may also want to check out the article “The Most Common Financial Scams Taking Advantage of Older Americans” for a detailed look at specific scams being used today.