Senior scams are big business for scammers. In the world of scamming, older consumers are targeted more than any other age group.Now, the upside of that (if you can call it that) is that older folks lost less money than their younger counterparts. (You might have seen a recent article by the AARP discussing that.) […]
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The IRS Is Calling: Is It For Real This Time?
IRS tax scam phone calls are rampant, now. Here’s some advice I gave to one of my clients and what he ended up doing.
When Sunshine Isn’t Free
Have you always believed that sunshine is free? Isn’t it a gift to feel the sunrays touch your face? Maybe, or maybe not, especially when those sun rays are connected to solar panels sold to my clients by fraudsters.
What’s In Your Wallet?
A few days ago, I was in a store watching someone pay for her items at checkout. When the cashier asked her for her credit card, she produced a wallet that was bulging with papers, bills, receipts and what could have been the remainder of an old peanut butter cracker!
Leonard Baer, Esq. – Elder Law, Fraud, Financial Abuse – Smart Retirement Life
In this episode of Smart Retirement Life, join Mark Hager with guest Leonard Baer, Esq., an attorney whose practice focuses on elder law. Specifically, protecting seniors and their families from financial fraud and abuse.
Be Aware of ID Thieves: How to Spot Them and Counter Them
In order to keep yourself secure, you should be aware of ID thieves & know how to counter them. This article will give you some info on how to do this.
Scams. Don’t Be A Sucker!
What is it with common scams today & how can you protect yourself? Leonard Baer, Esq. provides insight in this edition of “As I See It”.
More Laws For Elder Fraud? No, I Don’t Think So!
Where do we start protecting seniors from elder fraud? Columnist Leonard Baer, Esq. poses one solution to help stave off the growing tide of this abuse.