Today, the SSA in partnership with other federal agencies and several major retailers is launching “Slam the Scam Day” as…
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The Seniors Center Blog: pandemic-powered romance scams increase 50%
Romance scams have grown considerably year over year, but in 2020, they absolutely exploded thanks to widespread isolation and loneliness…
The Seniors Center Blog: DON’T post your vaccine card on social media
There’s a growing trend on social media outlets that could very well be a smorgasbord for COVID-19 scammers. Many of…
The Seniors Center Blog: seniors targeted as vaccine opens up to 65+ age groups
With seniors on deck to receive the next round of shots in most states, retirees have become the top tier…
The Seniors Center Blog: what sheep can teach us about avoiding scams
Affinity fraud is a type of investment scam wherein a scammer abuses the trust of a very specific type of…