Exposed to Scams: What Separates Victims from Non-Victims?

Article Publication Date:

10/1/2019

Summary:

Older adults are often targeted by scammers. This new fact sheet from the Better Business Bureau highlights factors that can make individuals resilient to scams. Important protective factors include asking for input from others, knowing about the scam ahead of time, and having higher financial literacy.

Topics:

Scams

Types/Tools:

Fact Sheets

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Sources:

Better Business Bureau

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States:

All States/Territories