New year, new scams

January

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

That’s one of the words of advice on a Web site I just discovered called StopSeniorScams. Although age has nothing to do with one’s susceptibility to being scammed, older people have become prime targets for shady businesses.

The site, run by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, has lots of helpful tips.

Check it out…and pass it along to loved ones who might be a bit too trusting.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 6:11 pm by Linda Lombroso.
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One Response to “New year, new scams”

Steve C. January 7th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Monitor your credit card accounts. this past 3 months many people have had their identities stolen. your’s truly almost had his..

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