January 14, 2014

Scams prey on older Americans

The Nigerian email scam is well known but are you aware of the scams emerging from Jamaica? Scammers increasingly target the elderly because 1) that's where the money is, and 2) cognitive impairment, even the mild type which may go undetected to friends and family, increases with age and makes seniors vulnerable. Read about the scams and how to protect yourselves and your loved ones at: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303330204579248292834035108?mod=dist_smartbrief

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