I'm sorry to hear about scams that take advantage of the trust and kindness of seniors.
The following are some common ways to cheat the elderly, and I would like to draw the attention of the elderly and their family members to prevent them from being cheated:
1. Telephone fraud: Crooks posing as relatives, public prosecutors and law enforcement agencies or bank staff obtain the elderly's personal information, bank accounts and passwords for fictitious reasons. Elderly people should remain vigilant, do not feel free to disclose personal information, and promptly report to the police.
2. Counterfeit public welfare organizations: The crooks are under the banner of public welfare, soliciting donations from the elderly, or cheating them out of good money in the name of helping poor children. The elderly should ask each other to show the relevant certificates, choose to cooperate with the formal public welfare organizations, do not transfer money or donations at will.
3. Counterfeit service personnel: The crooks posed as water, electricity and gas repair workers, couriers and other identities, deliberately creating situations for the elderly to relax their vigilance. The elderly should protect themselves by double-checking each other's identities before receiving strangers into their homes.
4. Prize-winning scam: Fraudsters send out fake prize-winning notices and ask the elderly to pay deposits, handling fees or deposits to get the so-called prizes. Elderly people should keep their senses and not believe in these inducements.
5. Investment fraud: fraudsters with high rates of return to tempt the elderly to invest, so that the elderly to be deceived. Elderly people should fully understand the risks before investing and choose formal financial institutions to consult and invest.
To prevent these scams, seniors and their families can take the following measures: Educate seniors about common scams and preventive awareness, and encourage them to remain vigilant. Instruct seniors not to casually disclose personal information, especially bank card numbers, passwords and ID information. Encourage seniors to communicate closely with their family members, share any suspicious situations that may arise, and seek help and counseling in a timely manner. Remind the elderly to pay more attention to Internet safety and not to click on unfamiliar links or download suspicious software to avoid becoming victims of Internet fraud. Emphasize the need for seniors to protect their personal financial security and choose formal channels for transactions and investments. If the elderly or their families believe they have been subjected to fraud, they should immediately report to the police and seek help from the relevant local authorities.