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Are you a witness to the "crime of the century"? Elder financial abuse can be uncomfortable to report and the process varies by state. Here's a site where you can find out about your area: agingcare.com/articles/elder…. #guidechange #elderfinancialabuse #financialprotection

Are some of us more susceptible to becoming a fraud victim than others? Research says yes. Here are three personal characteristics that may make you more likely to be scammed. Read the Guide Change blog: guidechange.com/post/if-you-we… #guidechange #fraudprevention #scammers

Follow us for tips to make sure your money goes where it's needed and you don't get scammed. First off, do you know who's asking for the donation? Check out the organization and verify that your contact actually works there. #guidechange #holidaygiving #ScamAlert

9 of 10 online shopping scams take place on Facebook Marketplace, according to the Federal Trade Commission. More opportunity for sellers to communicate with buyers leads to more opportunity for scams. Learn more: rd.com/article/facebo… #guidechange #ScamAlert #onlineshopping

A legitimate charity will allow you time to make a decision regarding donations. Pressure tactics are a red flag that this charity or representative may be part of a scam. #guidechange #ScamAlert #charitabledonations

A Daily Money Managers may be just what you need to handle financial chores for you or an elderly relative. This vetted professional can also serve as another set of eyes to detect signs of financial fraud. oswegocountynewsnow.com/columnists/sav… #guidechange #fraudprevention #financialsecurity

Nothing like a quick test to see if you may be subject to a scam involving your Amazon account. Ask yourself if you are feeling heightened emotions based on what the purported rep is communicating to you? rd.com/article/amazon… #guidechange #scamalert #fraudprevention

Do you think you know what type of person would exploit the elderly for financial gain? Read on for insights. It may surprise you. wvpublic.org/government/202… #guidechange #elderfinancialabuse #financialsecurity

Whether you are a buyer or seller on eBay, brush up on these common scams to stay safe while on the platform. smallbiztrends.com/2022/11/ebay-s… #guidechange #ScamAlert #staysafeonline

Before making a donation payment online, make sure the charity's website URL begins with the letters "https". This means the website has the ability to encrypt your credit card information in order to send it securely. #guidechange #ScamAlert #charitabledonations

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Enjoy Cyber Monday, but watch out for pop-up spams, social engineering scams and malvertising campaigns. Learn more: ontech.com/cyber-monday-s… #guidechange #cybermonday #ScamAlert

Financial efficiency is important. Groups like Charity Watchdog will break down the difference between what percentage of a donation a charity uses for programming and their cost to raise money. charitywatch.org/our-charity-ra… #guidechange #charitabledonations #ScamAlert

Unlike other social media platforms, LinkedIn gives the impression of a well-controlled, professional environment. Even so, it is still possible to be approached by scammers. Read this article: techgenix.com/detect-linkedi… #guidechange #ScamAlert #LinkedIntips

Do you know the four ways to spot a fake website? See if your answers match these: wcnc.com/article/money/… #guidechange #ScamAlert #scams

Here's an update on current McAfee scams. Guide Change shares information on McAfee and other scams on Twitter and on our blog. smallbiztrends.com/2022/10/mcafee… #guidechange #StaySafeOnline #ScamAlert

'Tis the season for reverse mortgage scams. Read the recommendations on how to stay safe from HUD. #guidechange #ScamAlert #mortgageadvice reversemortgagedaily.com/articles/hud-o…

7 out of 100 will be approached, 4 will be scammed, 3 will become repeat victims. With resources from Guide Change, you can understand what you're up against. #guidechange #ScamAlert #scam

The Motley Fool, a provider of investing insights and financial advice, recently released its Elder Fraud and Financial Abuse Statistics for 2022. Take a look to quickly update your knowledge. fool.com/research/elder… #guidechange #financialliteracy #ScamAlert