Fighting Fraud: Senate Aging Committee Identifies Top 10 Scams Targeting Our Nation’s Seniors

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Article Publication Date: 
1/30/2020
Summary: 
This resource provides a summary of the ten most-reported scams the Senate Aging Committee's toll-free Fraud Hotline (1-855-303-9470) in 2019. Common instances reported include IRS impersonation scams, sweepstakes scams, and computer tech support scams. This report also summarizes common scams by state and provides tips for avoiding scams.
Article Author: 
Collins, Susan M.; Casey Jr., Robert P
Topics: 
Scams
Types/Tools: 
Data; Reports
Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults
Sources: 
U.S. Senate Committee on Aging
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
States: 
All States/Territories
Keywords: 
Scams
Fraud
Elder Financial Abuse
Robocalls
Impersonation

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