6 Tips to Avoid Senior Scams

For example, they may say there's a problem with your bank or credit card account and ask you to verify the account numbers.

If you get one of these calls, ask for a name and phone number you can call back, and make that call to be sure you are dealing with a legitimate company. If you cannot verify that the request is legitimate, do not provide the information.

• 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