Fraudsters are getting bolder — and more believable — by the day. If someone claiming to be from the FBI called you, would you question it? For many seniors, the answer is no. That’s why scammers posing as federal agents are … [Read more...]
The Scammers Are Winning. How a New Client Benefit from The Farr Law Firm Can Help You Turn the Tables!
Q. I’ve been reading your newsletter for a while now and I’m always very impressed with all of your articles, including the many informative articles about the latest scams that seem to keep being targeted at the older population, … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Two Scams That Aren’t Widely Known
Dear Kiwi and Mango, A friend of mine recently experienced a gift card draining scam where there was nothing left on a gift card she purchased at the store. Another was a victim of check washing, where the scammer actually … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: New Medicare Card Scams Are on the Rise
Dear Hayek, I recently received a call from Medicare asking if I could verify my Medicare number for the new plastic Medicare card being sent my way. The man sounded very professional, and I was tempted to give him my number. … [Read more...]
New Law Helps Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation
Q. Last summer, you wrote about a veteran named Larry Cook who was a victim of financial exploitation. He was scammed out of millions of dollars in Virginia before he died. Mr. Cook was very careful with his money and would never … [Read more...]
Consumer Protection Week: Record Losses of $10 Billion Due to Scams Were Reported to the FTC Last Year!
Q. You have always been so helpful in educating your readers about senior scams. Unfortunately, I recently read somewhere that there are some new scams on the horizon, including those involving hacking, identity theft, and … [Read more...]
Scammers Are More Sophisticated than Ever — Be Vigilant about the New AI Voice Scam
Q. I heard about a new type of “emergency scam,” where scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic voices and scam loved ones into sending money. How do these scams work, and what can I do to stop something like this from … [Read more...]
Medical Identity Theft — Someone Could Steal Your Medical Records, and You Will Be Billed for Their Care!
Q. I read your recent article about a Navy veteran in Northern Virginia who was defrauded out of several million dollars, and the banks did nothing to stop it. Thanks for sharing that and for making us aware that this type of … [Read more...]
Virginia Veteran Scammed Out of Millions of Dollars, and the Banks Did Nothing to Stop It
Q. I heard about a veteran who was scammed out of millions of dollars in Virginia before he passed away. The banks allowed dozens of huge wire transfers to go through to banks in Thailand without question. The man was very careful … [Read more...]
Deed Fraud May Be on the Rise – Learn How to Spot if You’re a Victim of House Theft
Q. I have owned my home for 20 years and am well on my way to paying off my mortgage. I have enough money to make my monthly payments, buy groceries, pay utility bills, and save a little for retirement. The same was true for my … [Read more...]