Anti-Fraud Resources for Seniors
For more information on fraud prevention and resources in our area: visit Charlottesville - Albemarle TRIAD
Top 5 Protective Measures
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Examples include money left to you from an unknown relative, being awarded a loan or grant for which you did not apply, winning a lottery, and being selected to receive a share in funds in return for using your bank account.
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Scammers will want advance payments or fees to clear the funds or complete their offer.
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Scammers take advantage of fear and will make you feel rushed into decision making. Always take your time to reflect on the call and do research to ensure it is not a scam.
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A hyperlink is a clickable piece of text, an image, or an icon that takes you to another web page, file, or a different spot on the same page when you tap or click it. This is a hyperlink, for example.
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Reach out to family members and friends who can help support you in researching if the caller is reputable.