HuffPost; Getty Images The "grandparent scam" is successful when you are too worried to think. AdvertisementThe “grandparent scam” targeting senior victims is not new, but according to the FBI, it’s still working all too well. If the ask is for money or personal information, it’s 100% a scam,” Nofziger said. And be wary of anyone asking you to keep a secret from your family, because “that’s a huge red flag” of a scam, Nofziger said. That’s why one of the best prevention tools is role-playing different scenarios of what a grandparent scam can sound like.

Source: Huffington Post May 11, 2024 15:06 UTC