Description
People over 60 reported losing about $7.7 billion to scams last year. This large-print guide explains the 13 scams that target older adults, the red flags they all share, exactly what to say to end the call, and what to do in the first hour if money is already gone — with wallet cards, a fridge poster, a family plan and every phone number you need.
What’s inside (29 pages)
- 13 common scams — what they sound like, red flags, exactly what to do
- Government impostor, bank “safe account”, grandparent, romance, tech support & more
- The 5 tricks every scam uses, so you can spot new ones
- “Say this” lines to end any call — keep by the phone
- Lock it down: credit freeze, Medicare card, phone & email settings
- If it happened: step-by-step first hour, who to call, how to report
- Family plan with a code word, protection checklist & call log
- Cut-out wallet cards, fridge poster & a directory of real phone numbers
Good to know
- This is a digital download (PDF) — nothing is shipped. Large, easy-to-read print in US Letter and A4.
- US edition. Loss figures from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center and FTC reports; phone numbers checked against official sites as of October 2026.
- General education — not legal or financial advice. Not affiliated with any government agency, bank or company.
- License: personal use. Print as many copies as your family needs.
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