Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Boomer Alert: How to Avoid Being a Scam Victim

internet-scams

By Boomeryearbook.com

As the world becomes more technologically advanced, thieves have more ways to swindle you out of your money. There are internet scams, lotto scams, pyramid scheme scams, mail scams, scams set to play on your emotions - numerous ways designed to reel you and your bank account in when your guard is down. So how do you strike a balance between being a good Samaritan and a cautious person? Your mother had the formula, and so did her mother. It’s simple really: Say No to Strangers.


AVOID BEING A SCAM VICTIM


Do you know of any other scams that are used to target Baby Boomers? Tell us at BoomerYearbook.

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