5 Red Flags That You're The Victim Of A Senior Scam
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5 Red Flags That You’re The Victim Of A Senior Scam

Anyone can be scammed, but older adults tend to be targeted the most, according to the FBI’s most recent annual internet crime report. As a group, seniors lost almost $5 billion last year. But if you’re a senior scam victim, that doesn’t necessarily mean crooks think you’re feeble-minded. They just think you’re rich.“The concentration of wealth in the hands of

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New Email Extortion Scam Uses Photos Of People's Homes
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New Email Extortion Scam Uses Photos Of People’s Homes

An email hits your inbox from an unknown sender that includes a picture of your house and address, followed by a threat: “Don’t even try to hide from this. You have no idea what I’m capable of….I’ve got footage of you doing embarrassing things in your house (nice setup, by the way).”Sounds like a scene out of a horror film,

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Kate Beckinsale Warns Fans About Catfish Scammers
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Kate Beckinsale Warns Fans About Catfish Scammers

Kate Beckinsale has never minced words — and won’t start now for a thief using her name.The “Underworld” star is warning her social media followers about a catfish pretending to be her in order to scam people out of money. Beckinsale, who shared screenshots from multiple fans who say their parents were targeted, addressed the issue Tuesday.“Hey so this is

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