Scam and Fraud Prevention Tips from CERT

Medicare Fraud

If you’re 65+, guard yourself against Medicare fraud. Here are some tips you can follow to help prevent it. Read more »»

IRS Imposter Scams

IRS imposter scams can come via email, text, or by phone. Here are some tips you can follow to help prevent it. Read more »»

Inheritance Scams

Inheritance scams promise “found money” from distant relatives. Here are some tips you can follow to help prevent it. Read more »»

Romance Scams

Romance scammers build false trust and then ask for your money. Here are some tips you can follow to help prevent it. Read more »»

Grandparent Scams

Grandparent scams can sound convincing and urgent. Here are some tips you can follow to help prevent it. Read more »»

Arrest Warrant Scams

Police arrest warrant scams capitalize on your desire to protect your children or grandchildren. Here are some tips you can follow to help prevent it. Read more »»

Lottery Scams

Lottery scams try to confuse you with large payout possibilities. Here are some tips you can follow to help prevent it. Read more »»

Scams and fraud impact senior citizens

“Financial scams targeting older adults are costly, widespread, and on the rise. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), in 2022, there were 88,262 complaints of fraud from people age 60+ resulting in $3.1 billion in losses. This was a shocking 82.35% increase in losses compared to 2021.”