Top 12 elderly fraud scams of 2024
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Elder scams are a prime threat. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the top cons.
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In this scam, people pose as tech support or home repair professionals from reputable companies like Amazon, offering to fix non-existent issues. Seniors should be wary of unsolicited calls and independently verify the caller’s identity. In some cases, they may even show up at your front door, telling you that they noticed your roof needs repair or something along those lines.
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