Checklist: Avoiding Fraud, Financial Scams and Financial Abuse

Phishing, tech support scams, emergency scams, and advanced fee scams are some of the most common types of fraud.

Using strong passwords, staying up to date on your account history, and keeping your passwords and account information to yourself help prevent risks of scam and fraud.

Remaining calm under pressure, contacting organizations and loved ones through verified contact methods to ensure that they were or were not contacting you, and communicating with others about the situation and seeking help can protect you from a potential scam.

Knowing the signs, ways to protect yourself, and having access to resources can help you or a loved one who may be being financially abused.

Having frequent check-ins with your loved one, learning the signs, having open communication about scams and abuse, and taking legal precautions can help to prevent elder abuse.

Contacting your bank, filing reports, and freezing your accounts are key steps to take when reporting cases of fraud.

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