{"id":395,"date":"2020-05-07T20:34:08","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T20:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/td_uid_74_5eb470c0b9841"},"modified":"2020-06-10T17:27:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T17:27:35","slug":"60-and-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currentscams.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/07\/60-and-over\/","title":{"rendered":"60 and Over in the Time of COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

We know that those 60 and over think of someone about 10 years older than they are right now, is \u201cold\u201d.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve been warned about the effects of the Coronavirus on people 60 and over, and because of this, scammers follow the headlines and know you might have this on your mind.<\/p>\n

As we speak, the scammers are making their way out of the dark corners to offer false hope offering Home test kits as a cure! They use fear (Your Social Security number is about to be revoked! Your loved one is in trouble!) in order to get your money or information.<\/p>\n

They are asking for your bank routing number in order to \u201chelp\u201d you get relief money. This is actually NOT how you\u2019ll get it.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re sending out fake emails that look like they are from a real surce, but those fake World Health Organization or CDC emails are just trying to steal your personal information.   Click on a link in one of those emails and they put malware on your computer, tablet, or phone.<\/p>\n

Scammers are calling multiple time, from multiple phone numbers, using illegal robocalls to pitch you the latest scam. They\u2019re texting, and they\u2019re all over social media.  You can try to place blocks on the incoming calls but because they use so many different numbers to call, it becomes a never ending battle.<\/p>\n

So, while you\u2019re washing your hands and working to stay safe, here are a few ways you can help protect yourself and those you love from scammers.<\/p>\n