6 Tips to Avoid Senior Scams

To avoid this situation, you can reduce the number of telemarketer calls you receive by registering with the federal government's "Do Not Call Registry."

You can register your land line phone or cell phone with the "Do Not Call Registry" online or by calling 1-888-382-1222.

• 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