6 Tips to Avoid Senior Scams

From Sharon O'Brien, former About.com Guide

There's no end to the creativity of scam artists, and seniors and people with low incomes are often the targets of scams. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from senior scams.

To avoid mail theft, avoid having checks mailed to your home.

If you receive any checks on a regular basis—like social security, disability, or stock dividends—have those checks deposited directly into your bank account.

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• Sign Up for Direct Deposit at Your Bank
• Reduce Telemarketer Calls to Avoid Senior Scams
• Ignore Direct Mail Advertising to Avoid Senior Scams
• Seniors: Look Out for Medicare Drug Discount Card Scams
• Assign a Power of Attorney
• Avoid Disclosing Personal or Financial Information to Avoid Senior Scams

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