What Should You Do if You Think You’ve Been Scammed?
Being scammed can be scary. Unfortunately, falling victim to a scam can happen to anyone. It's important to be prepared.
Identity Theft
National Slam the Scam Day
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General gives you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your loved ones. Slam the Scam!
Financial Exploitation. Elder Beware!
Whenever I see or hear about a scam directed toward the elderly, my first thought is, “Get a life, people!” Don’t these thugs have anything better to do than steal from the elderly? And just how would they feel if...
OMG! I CAN’T FIND MY KEYS
It may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. For example, if the person was never good at balancing a checkbook, struggling with this task is probably not a warning sign....
Crime Prevention Tips for Elderly
Crime and the fear of crime create special problems for the elderly. Understanding the nature of the problem and knowing what to do to avoid being a victim of crime can help you. The following crime prevention tips for elderly...
Common Senior Scams
Stay alert to these common senior scams! The Home Repair Scam The Repair Scam can occur both on and offline. Due to loneliness or diminished capacity, the elderly are particularly vulnerable because most seniors live alone and may not be...
Prevent Identity Theft
Identities are stolen all the time. Identity theft simply refers to the unauthorized use of a person’s identifying information. That can include your name, your Social Security number, street address, email address, credit card, medical records — even your likeness....
7 Signs of a SCAM
You’re asked to wire money to a stranger. You’ve won a contest you’ve never heard of or entered. You’re pressured to “act now!” You have to pay a fee to receive your “prize.” Your personal information is requested. A large...
Seniors and Identity Theft
Identity theft has become a significant crime in today’s society. It can take various forms, including complete use of an another individual’s personal information as one’s own, use of a credit card for unauthorized purchases, or use of someone else’s...