Senior Helpers In Home Elder Care of Southeast Michigan Warns of Scams Targeting Seniors

Scamming has become common throughout society. Fraudsters will not stop attempting to find what they desire with elderly and disabled persons their prime targets.

Here are some scams to which senior citizens are most susceptible and for which they should be on the lookout.

• . . . . . Medicare Rip-off • . . . . . Telemarketing Scams • . . . . . Medical Care Fraud • . . . . . Medical Insurance Scams • . . . . . Door-To-Door Scams • . . . . . Nonprofit Misrepresentation • . . . . . Prizes & Drawing Rip-offs • . . . . . Bogus Drug Frauds • . . . . . Funeral service & Graveyard Cons • . . . . . Invert Home Loan Frauds • . . . . . Court Responsibility Con (verified from the Federal Bureau of Investigation)

Logic behind why elderly people are targets:

• . . . . . Seniors are extremely prone to helping others. • . . . . . Senior citizens will be more considerate as well as trustworthy and the traits are

usually taken advantage of by con artists. • . . . . . Many senior citizens live on their own and are therefore more prone to

manipulation. • . . . . . Elderly scam situations are rarely brought to light so they are not educated as to

what to look out for.

Suggestions to stop scams:

• . . . . . Advise your aging loved ones not to give financial information such as the number of bank card and credit cards they have, banking account amounts, and Social Security amounts to unfamiliar people without checking first with a family member.

• . . . . . Do not invite unfamiliar individuals into the home without another person present. If unsure about a company, check with a service such as the local Better Business Bureau.

• . . . . . Before making big purchases or investments, speak with friends or call a trusted lawyer, accountant or bank representative and acquire their advice.

• . . . . . Do NOT make big purchases or investments over the phone. • . . . . . Research and become knowledgeable about the most common scams and frauds

– always lean on the side of being overly cautious with unfamiliar people and confusing situations.

Senior Helpers In Home Elder Care of Southeast Michigan Warns of Scams Targeting Seniors

Resources to learn more about scams:

Federal Trade Commission

FBI

Better Business Bureau

The nation’s Fraud Data Center (NFIC)

About Senior Helpers:

Senior Helpers provides many in-home, caregiving services for the elderly in Southeast Michigan. We offer extensive in-home care services for seniors who embrace their independence and the personal dignity that goes with it. Our in-home care services are provided by bonded and insured caregivers all of whom pass a national background check.

If a senior family member needs in-home care services in Canton, Center Line, Clarkston, Clawson, Clinton Township, Commerce Township and surrounding areas, we are an excellent choice with exemplary references. In-home care is the compassionate choice for your elderly loved ones' continued independent living. We promise we will do our best to make it a positive experience for them and you. For more information, please visit: http://seniorhelpers.com/location/2601.