Scammers Are Smarter Than Ever: How to protect your identity—and your wealth
By Liz Loewy, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at EverSafe
There have always been scams, but the digital age has certainly created more opportunities for fraudsters.
What We’ll Cover:
Why it’s so easy to get scammed
Recognizing red flags
How technology can help you get ahead of the scammers
Several years ago, my friend’s father—who was still sharp and independent, even in his 90s—received a call from his grandson. He said he’d been arrested and needed help immediately. “Please, don’t tell Mom,” he pleaded. “I’m in trouble.” Male voices were in the background and thought to be police. My friend’s father ended the call and immediately phoned his best friend, who persuaded him not to send any “bail money.”
