The elderly can be victims of fraud, as with games and insurance, repairs at home, by telephone or Internet fraud. Furthermore, “trusted” friends or family members have been known to a person steal money or property. The following tips can help:
Do not be afraid to block phone calls seller. They are not rude. You’re on your own! Remember that you can say no to every offer.
Enter any personal information, including your credit card number or bank, telephone, unless you were the one hand, reputation.
Do not take money from your bank account, if a stranger tells you. In a common cheat, a thief to be employee of a bank and ask for money to “test”, a bank counter. Banks not check their employees this way.
Do not be fooled door that seems too good to be true. They are often Rip-offs. Beware, to ask for an amount of money before you and promise to earn more money later. Ask your local Better Business Bureau for more information on business registration of transactions with them.
They are on the alert on attitudes, people come door to door looking for repair work at home. They are unable to train, do the job, and they may be overloaded. You should try their references. Always specify the details of work you want, is in written form. Never pay for all the work in advance.
