Scams can happen to anyone — don’t be ashamed if you or someone you know has been a victim. Scammers are savvy and persuasive, and their scams are designed to catch people off guard. Some common scams aimed at older adults include:
- Government impersonator scams, such as someone posing as a Medicare representative asking for account information
- Fake prize, sweepstakes, and lottery scams, when you are asked to pay money or provide account information to claim a prize
- Computer tech support scams, where someone tells you your computer has a problem and asks you to pay to fix it over the phone
- The grandparent scam, in which the caller pretends to be a grandchild or other relative in distress
Scammers tend to target older adults since they are less likely to report suspected fraud. Learn about steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams.
