Last month, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office issued a warning about QR code scams. QR codes can be helpful; however, scammers can abuse them. Here are some common schemes to watch out for: 1. Phishing Scams: Scammers send mailers, emails, or text messages with QR codes that lead to fake websites designed to steal your personal information. 2. Payment Scams: …

July 2024 scam of the month — Scammers exploit transfer apps like Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle with accidental transfer and overpayment, phishing, and impersonation schemes.

According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud are among the fastest-growing crimes in the nation. Older adult homeowners are often targeted because scammers assume their property is paid off.

Across the nation, amid rising rental costs, communities are seeing increased rental scams. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a few tips to avoid rental listing scams.

Throughout the year, AgeWell educates older adults about scams and provides the education and tools needed to prevent additional victims. This month, we share the Social Security Administration’s tips for keeping your money and personal information safe. Slam the scam!

Romance scams are on the rise, and loneliness and new technology have contributed to the increase. In 2022, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 7,000 reports from older adults 60+ who were victimized by romance/confidence scams losing nearly $419 million. 

Tips to protect against AI scams that use a cloned voice of a loved one from Federal Trade Commission & AgeWell Middle Tennessee

Tennesseans lost approximately $104 million to scammers in 2022. The Better Business Bureau provides a list of scams to be on the lookout for during (and even after) the holiday season and tips on how to keep yourself from being the next victim.

October 15th begins open enrollment for Medicare’s more than 65 million participants. Scammers use this time as an opportunity to take advantage of older adults.