Anti-Fraud
Resources for Seniors

For more information on fraud prevention and resources in our area: visit Charlottesville - Albemarle TRIAD

Most Common Scams

Top 5 Protective Measures

  1. The Offer Seems Too Good to be True ... It almost certainly is.

    • 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.

  2. Requests for Fees, with pressure - Never Pay up front

    • Scammers will want advance payments or fees to clear the funds or complete

    their offer.

  3. Take time to make any decision, do your research. Sleep on it.

  4. Don't click on hyperlinks in e-mails

  5. When in doubt - Check them out!, Call your Resources