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Originally Posted by Boomer
I started this thread over a month ago when I was reading the book Scam Me If You Can. I just now decided to add to the info because I have been reading more about scams — and — wow — even more sad, scary scams out there.
As I wrote in an earlier post here, there is actually neuroscience behind how scams work the brain, going after emotional responses.
I just found info on 60 different kinds of scams. Who knew there could be so many. And now we have to be aware of the potential for 2020 Census scams.
Of course, I know there are people who get all in a tizz at any mention of AARP. But if you are among those, I am asking you to please not cut your nose off to spite your face, please give some thought and maybe some time to reading further:
To find a ton of info, go to aarp.org and find the menu, top left. Drop down and there you will find a section titled “Scams and Fraud.” Lots of stuff there and when you scroll all the way to the bottom, that’s where you will see the list of more versions of scams than you could ever imagine. If something on the list gets your attention, just tap on it to open an article with the details.
It is known that seniors are often targeted by scammers. Why not learn what you can because what you don’t know just might hurt you.
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I'm a member of AARP, have been one since the day after I turned 55. Hubby too. We used to get tons of discounts at local stores, but now we live in the Villages and there aren't any available for what we want (used to get 10% off at the local supermarket for instance). I also disagree with a lot of the information they pass on to people, especially medical advice. It's too generic, very "Cosmo Magazine-ish". Like 10 ways to lower your blood pressure and 20 best diet tips and 50 best excercises for over 60 and what not.
But when you pull the wheat from the chaff you find some useful tidbits.