Dunwoody at Home: Tips for Seniors to Avoid Scammers

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A startled senior citizen on the phone.
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Most seniors have worked their whole lives to enjoy retirement. They have paid their homes off, supported their children, and maybe even saved a little extra to retire comfortably.

Then one day your Grandfather gets a call from their “financial institution” and the person on the other end is requesting their bank information promptly.

The person sounds official. They sound credible. So the next thing you know, all that hard work and savings is gone. This is sadly what is happening to many older adults in America.  Scammers.

Scammers are skilled in knowing what to say to make the story seem credible and new schemes develop constantly, reports the Dunwoody at Home blog.

Sadly, seniors are prime targets for fraud because they tend to be more trusting and have financial savings. Some seniors can be forgetful and not be as tech savvy. The people hit hardest — for an average loss of $45,300 — were ages 70 to 79, according to aarp.com.  

Tips to Protect Your Loved Ones

It is important to help protect your loved ones from becoming a victim of a scam.  Here are a few ways to help protect your loved ones:

Dunwoody at Home is a subsidiary of Dunwoody Village, a continuing senior care retirement community in Newtown Square,

Since 1996, Dunwoody at Home has supported independent living, providing personalized plans so you can live at home securely and with dignity.

Dunwoody at Home is an independent nonprofit headquartered on the Dunwoody Village campus in Newtown Square.

Learn more about the renowned history of caring with the senior home care services at Dunwoody At Home.

Request a consult today and speak with a senior home care and caregiver services experts.

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