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The above scheme is the most popular scam. I had read articles where the senior citizen being scammed won't even listen to their own children when the child knows they are being scammed and tries to intervene. One mother thought more highly of the scammer than her own child, How sad.

I heard of a scam where an older person is called and the caller says it's their grandson and they are in jail and need money. The person receiving the call say,"Jason" is that you", and the scam is on.

I just read an article where senior citizens are scamming other senior citizen out of their savings by using the ploy of, "I'm a senior citizen myself, I know how you feel" or something to that effect. They claim to be a certified financial planner. A CFP can get this certificate very easliy or may have one that has expired an are still using it for their credentials.

I just received a telemarketing call. I know it was a telemarketer as he pronounced my last name wrong. I hung up. The only reason I picked-up the phone is a family member recently was hospitalized and I thought it would be a family member giving me an update on their condition. Please check your answering machine for a number you recognize and not get an unwanted call. I should follow my own advice, DOH!

It's heartbreaking to think of one's life savings being taken by uncaring people who are lowlifes.