LAS VEGAS – Older Americans are increasingly becoming popular targets for lottery and sweepstake scams. According to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, lottery scams rank second on the list of fraud offenses reported by older adults, claiming thousands of victims each year. These scams, also known as the “advance fee scam,” involve fraudsters issuing counterfeit … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Offers Older Americans Five Tips to Avoid Lottery Scams in Recognition of May as “Older Americans Month”
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Nevada State Bank Warns Older Americans About Grandparent Scam in Recognition of May as “Older Americans Month”
LAS VEGAS – The next time you receive a frantic call from someone saying they are your grandchild and asking for money, make sure it’s actually your grandchild who’s calling. According to the Federal Trade Commission, between 2012 and 2014, consumers reported more than $42 million in losses from scams involving the impersonation of family members and friends. This scam, … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Warns Older Americans About Grandparent Scam in Recognition of May as “Older Americans Month”