What should I do if I think I’m being scammed?
DO NOT provide any personal or financial information. Hang up immediately and:
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Call SAS for guidance.
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Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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Contact your bank or credit card provider if you shared financial details.
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File a report with your local police department if you’ve lost money.
SCAMS AT A GLANCE
What are the most common scams targeting seniors?
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Medicare & Health Insurance Scams – Fake calls from "Medicare representatives" asking for personal information.
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Tech Support Scams – Calls claiming your computer has a virus and demanding payment for unnecessary services.
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Grandparent Scams – Fraudsters pose as grandchilds in trouble and request urgent money transfers.
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Lottery & Sweepstakes Scams – Calls or emails claiming you’ve won money but need to pay fees upfront.
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Romance Scams – Online fraudsters pretending to develop relationships with seniors to steal money.
SCAMS AT A GLANCE
Essential Scam Prevention Guides from the FTC
Access free, up-to-date publications from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on how to recognize, report, and avoid scams targeting seniors.
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Report a Scam
If you’ve encountered a scam, reporting it can prevent others from becoming victims. Use the resources below to report different types of scams quickly and effectively.