Top 10 Elder Scams

Scam artists never stop trying to think of ways to take advantage of others. Unfortunately, because the elderly tend to be more trusting, they often are a prime target. To help protect seniors, The Senate Committee on Aging has released its report identifying the 10 scams targeting seniors:
IRS Impersonation Scams.
Robocalls and Unsolicited Phone Calls.
Sweepstakes Scams/Jamaican Lottery Scams.
“Can You Hear Me?” Scams.
Grandparent Scams.
Computer Tech Support Scam.
Romance Scams.
Elder Financial Abuse.
Identity Theft.
Government Grant Scams.
Here is a link to the report: https://www.aging.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018%20Fraud%20Book.pdf