Don't Get Scammed!

Navigating the World of Scams: A Guide for the Wise

In this episode of the sixtysomething your host, Grace Taylor Segal, explores the pressing issue of scams, particularly targeting older adults.

She delves into various schemes such as

• phishing
• romance scams
• tech support fraud
• fake charities
• check washing
• voice printing
• the troubling multistage grandparents scam

She highlights the real-life consequences and offers preventive advice.

This discussion also covers emerging threats like cryptocurrency scams and AI-generated fake images, and emphasizes the importance of skepticism, security, and reporting incidents to authorities like the FTC and AARP's Fraud Watch Network.

Grace encourages listeners to educate themselves on scams, share experiences, and adopt safe practices to protect their personal information and finances.

Hey! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you again for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.

Here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. Some of these are in the infant stages, so please keep that in mind if you don't see too much activity in these early days. We'll get there, I promise.

Contact Info

Grace Taylor Segal

Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com

Facebook: 60something Page

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)

Instagram: @60somethingpod

Facebook Group: 60Something Pod

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332

(I’ll be expanding this list soon, so please check back to find me on Pinterest & TikTok.)

Links

AARP Scams & Fraud Web Page

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/?cmp=RDRCT-cda29a46-20200401

AARP Fraud Watch Network

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/

AARP's The Perfect Scam Podcast

https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/the-perfect-scam/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-SUBNAV-TPS

AARP Fraud Watch Network Scam-Tracking Map

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/tracking-map/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-SUBNAV-MAP

Federal Trade Commission Report Fraud Page

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/

Fraud Alert How-To

https://www.equifax.com/personal/education/identity-theft/articles/-/learn/7-things-to-know-about-fraud-alerts/

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