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Some scammers also claim to be a charities, which ultimately harms legitimate charities. Risks: People lose money on fake products, but this kind of scam could also lead to serious illness or injury.
Seniors offer an easy jackpot for scammers, to the tune of $3 billion in losses annually. They are often homeowners, sitting on top of savings, and in good credit. They are often homeowners ...
Here's some tips to ensure you or others you know (it's good to alert older residents) don't fall prey to the scam: Remember that the government or legitimate businesses would not ask you to ...
Get-rich-quick schemes are extremely varied; these include fake franchises, real estate "sure things", get-rich-quick books, wealth-building seminars, self-help gurus, sure-fire inventions, useless products, chain letters, fortune tellers, quack doctors, miracle pharmaceuticals, foreign exchange fraud, Nigerian money scams, fraudulent treasure hunts, and charms and talismans.
Seniors are taking the brunt of financial fraud to the tune of $3.4B+. Learn the most common peer-to-peer, impersonation and other scams on the rise to keep your money safe.
Operation Homefront has a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, [5] meaning it is in the top 0.1% of non-profit organizations nationally in terms of transparency. It is highly rated on Charity Navigator and meets all charity accreditation standards of the Better Business Bureau.
There are two basic forms of home automation systems for the elderly: embedded health systems and private health networks. Embedded health systems integrate sensors and microprocessors in appliances, furniture, and clothing which collect data that is analyzed and can be used to diagnose diseases and recognize risk patterns.
Per a recent report by the Better Business Bureau, 44% of Americans have been approached with a government impostor scam, and 77% of people surveyed were familiar with the practice.