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Old 10-17-2011, 01:45 PM
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Thank you for posting this as we have to be careful.

I just read an article in AARP magazine that said you should call a known good phone number if you are doing business with the business who purportedly sent the e-mail and not the phone number listed on the e-mail. It may be a direct line to whoever is trying to scam someone. Otherwise, just delete the e-mail as you have suggested.

AARP magazine said to be careful of seniors scamming other seniors but using the "we have a lot in common" routine so one starts to feel comfortable with them. It tends to lull some people into thinking that "people our age don't do that sort of thing". This type of scam seems to be on the rise and is not always younger people. It's so sad to think of someone who worked their whole lifetime to get scammed out of their life's savings.

It pays to be vigilant!!!!!
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