America’s Seniors are Under Attack
Financial fraud costs America’s seniors $3 billion per year.
Scammers are aggressively targeting seniors because they are less tech savvy and more trusting than other groups of people. Plus with a lifetime’s worth of savings in their accounts, the amount taken in a successful scam can be significant.
Scammers pose as tech support, tax collectors, lost family members, and even insurance companies. They contact seniors via phone, text, email and more to build trust and then drain their accounts.
Scams are on the rise. The average amount taken has risen by 55% in two years.
Awareness is the Answer
We can protect our seniors by educating them on scammers, helping them learn to identify a potential scam, and teaching them how to take safe action to ensure they aren’t a risk.
We just have to get the message out to them.
Insurance Agents Can Stop Senior Fraud
Senior market agents are uniquely positioned to stop fraud against seniors. As "boots on the ground", senior market insurance agents meet and interact with the majority of America's seniors every year. By delivering a message about the risks of fraud and steps seniors can take to protect themselves, insurance agents can help stop fraud.
Agents that take the #SmartSeniorPledge agree to provide their clients with information about fraud and steps clients can take to protect themselves.
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