In this episode, Joyce Petrowski dives into the intricate world of scams, reviewing the anatomy of a scam, breaking down their anatomy into three critical components: initiating contact, creating a compelling reason to act, and requesting payment. The spotlight is on charity scams, a prevalent threat, especially during the holiday…
In this kickoff episode of “Let’s Talk About Scams” with your host Joyce Petrowski, we dive deep into the alarming statistics from 2022, revealing the surge in scams targeting our older adult population. Joyce breaks down the anatomy of scams, providing insights into their strategies, techniques, and patterns. From the…
Learn about Slam the Scam! with John Burns from Social Security Administration.
Are you 65 or older and on social security? You might qualify for Supplemental Social Security Income. Tune in and find out.
Do you need a tax return preparer or know the red flags to look out for? Watch this video with Brian Watson from the IRS discuss tax return preparers. While the vast majority of tax return preparers are great and reputable, there can be a few that are not.
Do you need a social security card? Tune in here to find out from John Burns at the Social Security Administration.
Do you qualify for supplemental social security income? If your social security benefit is below a certain amount each month, you might qualify. Watch this video to learn more.
Do you know how to get your social security information, do you know who to call with questions, what if there is a problem with you social security? Watch this video to find the answers to these questions and to learn more.
What is tax related identity theft? Here are two of the more common ones. 1. When someone takes your personal information and files a tax return without your permission. This causes a lot of headaches, your refund could be held up and you will need to prove who you are.…
Welcome to R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly. We are a 501(c)(3) Arizona nonprofit with the mission to prevent the financial exploitation and defrauding of the elderly through advocacy and education. We provide effective, concise, face-to-face educational presentations on the frauds and scams that typically affect the 60+ years old…
Do you know about crimes related to the mail? Daniel Grossenbach, Poster Inspector, tells us more about it. What are some of the ways scammers get victims to send them money. Watch the video to see how this has evolved. Subscribe to our channel for more life-changing videos.
Whether or not you have been a scam victim, know someone that has, this video has some valuable information coming from someone with first hand experience. Subscribe to our channel for more valuable videos.
Have you heard of freezing your credit? This can be a valuable tool to help prevent credit fraudulently taken out in your name. It is very easy to do and it is free. In the future when you need credit, you can unfreeze your credit. Then freeze your credit again…
Remember the old saying "Trust but verify"? Well in today's world of technology, we need to verify who we are dealing with and what information is given to us before giving any of our hard-earned money or personal information. Not sure how to do this, what the video for more…
Want to know how to avoid some of those annoying calls? Do you know about Silence Unknown Callers? Watch and learn! Subscribe to our channel to learn more.
Will the IRS call you? No! They send letters in the mail. Watch the video to learn more. Subscribe to our channel.
Do you have a credit alert on your credit cards? This can help you know sooner that your credit card has been compromised. Watch and learn. Subscribe to our channel
Password vaults/managers are a great way to store all of your login, passwords and other account information. Then you only need to remember one password - the one to your vault/manager. These vaults/managers can also help you generate new passwords for each of your accounts.
Romance scams - one of the top scams that affect the senior/elderly population. Dr. Martina Dove talks about the psychology behind the romance scams.
Phishing is everywhere, and no I do not mean catching fish from a body of water. Knowledge is powerful and we should also recognize how emotions come into play and can overtake our knowledge. We are all emotional people. Watch this video for more information on phishing and ways to…
