Being the victim of a scam can leave a person with a variety of different feelings and emotions. As we’ve seen, financial scams are some of the most prevalent among the senior population, and years ago, scammers would overwhelmingly target people through telemarketing. However, with the rise of the internet, online scams, like prescription drug […]

There are a lot of things that you can do to help avoid investment fraud, and a lot of red flags that can signal it, so we’ll take a look at some of those things now: Tips for Avoiding Investment Fraud  Ask Questions: Scammers are counting on you to not do your research before deciding to […]

No matter what the case, an elder’s overall misunderstanding of new technology can leave them easy marks for con artists and scammers, both online and off. For the purposes of this article, however, we’ll take a look at some tips that you can use to avoid a couple various types of frauds and scams on […]

It’s no secret that most everyone wants what is best for their loved ones. When it comes to our senior family members, there is certainly a lot to consider. In other articles, we have discussed things like how to go about choosing the right nursing home or assisted living facility, and we have provided information […]

In today’s society, getting older is often shown as a negative. We see perfect abs, clear skin, and not an ounce of cellulite on the cover of magazines and plastered in store windows. We are bombarded with messaging and advertisements that make us consider looking and feeling young on a near daily basis. Con artists […]

Chances are that you’ve seen one of the numerous commercials for Colonial Penn Life Insurance over the years. You may also be aware that they are endorsed by game show host Alex Trebek. As with many other products and services endorsed by celebrities, it may sound good, but is it really? Is Colonial Penn Insurance […]

The end of life and those activities associated with it are not things that anyone likes to think about. However, dying is as much a part of life as living, and it’s something that everyone faces. Knowing that doesn’t make it any easier though. After all, end-of-life care consumes enough of our time and thinking […]

Many people may be wondering when is the right time to give out their insurance or Medicare information. While it may seem like common sense, the reality is that some unsuspecting people are willing to give out that very sensitive information to anyone who even seems partially official. However, the truth of the matter is […]

Another major way in which scam artists take advantage of unsuspecting seniors is through offering them counterfeit prescription drugs. As we get older, we often require more medication to help with various day-to-day activities, or to help combat mild or severe health issues. Con-artists know this and try to take advantage of the necessity of […]

One of the biggest ways that seniors and elderly are taken advantage of is through health insurance fraud. After all, it’s no secret that as we age, we require more and more medical assistance, hospital stays, or certain equipment to help us live a better, more fulfilling life. Just like the various other ways we’ve […]