We all know about the Nigerian Prince that is offering millions of dollars if you help him get some of his vast wealth out of his country and into the United States. Even I saw through this scam after sending money three times and getting nothing in return. The AARP, protectors of the weak and ancient population warns scams are becoming much more sophisticated and harder to spot.
Beware of the following popular scams currently fleecing us open and trusting Baby Boomers!
- Phony “work from home” job offers.
- Crypto Currency Scams: promising big returns on small investments.
- Celebrity Scams like Kelly Clarkson offering the secret to losing 50 lbs. in 3 days.
- Computer Virus – Tech Support asking for money.
- Your Credit Card has been declined: You will be asked for an alternate card.
Don’t be too worried because there are legitimate offers out there that can be beneficial to you. For example, I recently I invested $1,000 in Crypto with Elan Mask and it grew to $10,000 over night. I immediately cashed out and although the promised cashier’s check has not yet arrived, I am sure it will tomorrow.
You simply need to rely on a bit of common sense!