Elder senior scam Generic
- Tero Vesalainen
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Senior citizen identity theft is a growing problem in the area. Scammers are making it extremely difficult for seniors to differentiate between what is real and what is fraudulent. Scammers see the elderly as perfect targets: in general, they are trusting, not quite as technologically savvy, and often have large savings or retirement accounts. In lieu of the rising number of cases happening in the area, this partnership was formed to help educate our area seniors on what to be on the look out for.
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