Identity Theft, Imposter Scams, Unemployment Scams, more…

[JohnW150496]

------Identity Theft, Imposter Scams, Unemployment Scams, more…

-----On Scams and Frauds - US Government website

---- Google "USA Gov + On Scams and Frauds"

[nctarheel]

There is so much media attention to frauds and scams now that if someone falls for a scam, it is their own fault. Judging from accents, hold music, hold messaging, and many other similarities, I have determined that almost all scam calls come from the same country. I jerk them around, use a few words in their native language that are offensive, and generally, waste their time.

[JohnW150496]

---- Well, it sounds like you have a handle on scams and are well informed.

---there are other folks who do not have a good handle on scams and are not well informed.

---And that can be for very legitimate reasons, rather than them not being responsible.

---Seniors, disabled folks and on...

About oh, maybe 7 years ago, when my mother was 90, she was approached by a major charity.  She used to give them a $50 donation per year.  Some scammer got hold of her and pressured her into giving $10,000, not $50.

----Luckily we caught this before the $10,000 was sent and lost.

---- My purpose in posting this to maybe help protect another senior from losing large volumes of money that they need for their retirement...