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Where to find more information on elder financial vulnerability
by
Eliza Mills
and Sasa Woodruff
May 17, 2019
Here are some reputable sources for preventing and reporting scams.
Brains and Losses: Part I
by
David Brancaccio
, Sasa Woodruff
, Eliza Mills
and Daniel Shin
May 17, 2019
Experts say it’s time for a national conversation about protecting seniors from scams.
The top financial scams of 2018
May 16, 2019
Billions of dollars are lost every year. Here’s what to look out for.
Scammers target seniors—here’s how to talk about it
by
Eliza Mills
May 16, 2019
Four questions to help you start the conversation.
Concerned about financial scams? Here’s your guide
May 16, 2019
What to look out for — and how to respond.
Age of fraud: Are seniors more vulnerable to financial scams?
May 16, 2019
Changes to the brain make seniors prime targets for financial fraud.
If you’re worried about scams, change your password
May 16, 2019
Best practices for staying safe online.
For public good, not for profit.
With financial distress, come fraudsters
by
Erika Beras
Jan 21, 2019
As the partial federal shutdown continues with no visible end in sight, banks and creditors have offered the up-to-800,000 affected workers loans and payment deferments so they can keep up with their finances. At the same time, fraudulent agencies may be targeting these workers. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Hurricane Harvey flooding dredges up scams
by
Olga Oksman
Aug 29, 2017
Along with donations and an outpouring of help come the cons and rumors.