In our ongoing effort to safeguard our seniors, it’s imperative to address a concerning trend: scams targeting the elderly. It’s essential to shed light on the dangers that lurk beneath the surface — dangers that specifically target our aging loved ones with alarming sophistication.
The National Council on Aging has identified five major scams, collectively responsible for over 65% of reported incidents targeting seniors. These scams aren’t your run-of-the-mill cons; they’re highly evolved operations leveraging technology to exploit the vulnerabilities of our aging population.
