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  2. Seniors, Beware of These Scams - AOL

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    Seniors lose more money by far to scams than any other demographic, with the median loss totaling $350, the Better Business Bureau found. And not surprisingly, there has also been a tide of ...

  3. Beware Latest Government Grant Scams — Warning Signs ... - AOL

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    Free money always comes at a cost. Many are now learning this the hard way, as scammers are increasingly trying to trick potential victims with offers of fraudulent government grants. Consider: 5 ...

  4. Scam Alert: Social Security Spending Card for Adults Over 51 ...

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    The latest scam is claiming that adults over the age of 51 can get a spending card through certain government programs. However, no programs exist and Social Security benefits are limited to ...

  5. Elder financial abuse - Wikipedia

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    Seniors' level of vulnerability to this type of exploitation varies by the type of scam. For example, the AARP found that lottery fraud victims were more likely to be women over 70 living alone, with lower education, lower income, and less financial literacy, while victims of investment fraud were more likely to be men between the ages of 55 ...

  6. Column: They each lost almost $80,000. How to avoid becoming ...

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    Mrs. K., a retired educator living in the downtown L.A. area, was shopping online for a car several weeks ago when she got reeled in. The scam began with a pop-up alert about a computer virus and ...

  7. 10 unscrupulous scams that target senior citizens - AOL

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    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 ...

  8. Top 15 financial scams targeting older Americans — and what ...

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    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.

  9. A Retirement Scam Duped a Senior Couple Out of $835K: 3 ... - AOL

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    Unfortunately, there are a number of scammers who target elderly, retired people -- and these scams can get very costly. Such was the case with a recent scam that occurred in Peachtree City ...