Every year, thousands of older adults fall victim to scams. According to a 2023 report by the AARP, almost $30 billion is stolen annually from Americans over age 60, including by scammers and “trusted” family or caregivers. Despite widespread awareness of this issue,...
A Summer is often a time for vacations and relaxed schedules, longer days with family barbecues and carefree gatherings. It can also be a time when we let down our guard and are not as vigilant with overseeing our credit card statements or bank account balances. ...
Julianne Miller of Life Money Management reported a call seeking client information. The caller claimed to be from Adult protective services in San Mateo County and wanted to verify client income information. “I asked questions and he gave a client name which was...