Steer Clear of Phone Scams: Essential Tips for Seniors
Proudly making senior living in Casper, WY a safe, warm, and engaging experience, Mountain Plaza Assisted Living understands the importance of protecting our community members not just within the comfort of our community, but also in various aspects of their life – especially against phone scams.
Known for our exceptional care together with unparalleled lifestyle amenities, we extend our dedication in ensuring a safe and secure environment to our senior residents. Today, we focus on a potential threat senior citizens might be confronted with – and that is phone scams. Regrettably, scams designed to trick and exploit the elderly are increasingly common and many times, they’re executed over the phone.
Here, we’ve curated five critical tips to help shield our senior community from falling prey to the sophisticated tactics often employed by phone scammers.
- Stay Clear of Unknown Calls
Refrain from responding to calls from unfamiliar numbers. Scammers can craft phone numbers to resemble legitimate businesses. Remain alert when receiving such calls.
- Never Divulge Personal Details
If you, unfortunately, end up answering a call from an unknown number, don’t reveal personal details such as Social Security or credit card numbers. No credible entity would solicit confidential data over the phone.
- Beware of Deceptive Deals
Overgenerous offerings that sound too good to be true, are usually schemes designed to deceive. Stand your ground and disengage if you are pushed into making swift decisions.
- Avoid Phone Payments
Be instantly suspicious if you’re asked to make a payment directly over the phone. Legitimate institutions will not conduct financial transactions in this manner.
- Don’t Hesitate to Question and Disconnect
When you’re uncertain about the authenticity of any call, query without hesitation. If the doubts persist, feel free to terminate the call.
These easy-to-follow rules not only offer protection against phone scams but also ensure the security of personal information belonging to our senior residents. Should you or a loved one suspect being targeted by a scam, do report it to your local law enforcement immediately.
At Mountain Plaza Assisted Living, we don’t just prioritize exceptional caregiving services, but also advocate for a secure living environment in every way. Because you deserve nothing less.
Interested in learning more about Mountain Plaza Assisted Living? Contact us today to discover what makes our community truly exceptional.