Senior citizens are especially vulnerable and some scammers “specialize” in targeting this particular group.
Fraudulent letters, emails, and phone calls are getting more and more sophisticated. Recently, the Texas Office of Attorney General (“OAG”) issued an alert aimed at helping prevent these tragedies. This OAG alert tells us that the scammers are now sending cashier’s checks first (rather than asking the victim to send $ 100 or so to cover “fees”). These checks are so sophisticated that even some bank tellers have been fooled! Click here to see the alert.
In addition, the site contains information about Lotteries & Sweepstakes, how to deal with unsolicited mail or phone call, and how to recognize the “5 Warning Signs”. Click here
If you have a loved one who may be especially vulnerable to scams, take the time to make sure that he or she understands how to avoid them and what to do if confronted.
