PROTECT | Senior Safety Resource
For Families
👨👩👧👦 Protecting Your Loved Ones
Help your family members recognize and avoid scams.
Warning Signs to Share
- Urgency: Anyone creating false urgency (“act now!”)
- Secret: Telling them to keep the conversation secret
- Payment: Requests for gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency
- Personal Info: Asking for Social Security, Medicare, or bank numbers
Conversations to Have
- Talk about common scams targeting seniors
- Set up a family code word for emergencies
- Agree not to send money to unexpected requests
- Keep contact info updated for real family members
Resources
- Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-800-677-1116
- FTC: ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- Local Police: Non-emergency line
I Was Scammed
🆘 If You’ve Been Scammed
Don’t be embarrassed. It happens to thousands of people.
Immediate Steps
- Contact your bank - Freeze accounts, cancel cards
- Report to FTC - ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- File police report - Get a case number
- Change passwords - On all accounts
Recovery Resources
- Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-800-677-1116
- Identity Theft: IdentityTheft.gov
- Your Bank: Call the number on your card
You’re Not Alone
Scammers are professionals who trick millions of people. What happened is not your fault. Focus on recovery, not blame.
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