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Recognizing and Responding to Fraud: Guidance and Resources for Potential Victims

by Richie
07/01/2022
in Fraud & Scams, Security & Risk

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A surge in fraudulent activities targeting older adults has been identified, where scammers create pressing situations that demand immediate financial action. The scenarios vary from threats of utility disconnections to false claims of family emergencies. These schemes exploit the victim’s emotional response to urgency, a tactic known to impair decision-making. Palo Alto Police Capt. James Reifschneider emphasizes that anyone can fall prey to these scams due to the manipulative expertise of scammers.

In 2021, Palo Alto saw an increase in reported elder fraud cases, and nationally, elder fraud led to significant financial losses. Scammers commonly employ tactics like the “grandson scam,” where they pose as a relative in trouble to extort money. The emotional manipulation involved can lead to victims not reporting these crimes, often due to embarrassment or fear of losing independence.

Reifschneider notes that while older individuals are frequent targets, these scams can affect people of any age. He suggests skepticism towards any unexpected calls demanding money, especially those inducing a sense of emergency. The advice is to avoid answering calls from unknown numbers, as legitimate contacts will typically leave a message.

To combat these frauds, authorities recommend trusting one’s instincts and taking time to consult with family members or the police before acting. While law enforcement agencies strive to track down scammers, the transient nature of the phone numbers used and technologies like “spoofing” make it challenging to catch these criminals.

The Palo Alto Police Department’s website lists various scams and protective measures, from telemarketing fraud to IRS and utility scams. Additionally, victims can report incidents to the Internet Crime Complaint Center for proper agency referral.

With the difficulty of prosecuting scammers, public education is paramount in preventing these crimes. Awareness of the common types of fraud, such as romance, tech support, grandparent, and government impersonation scams, along with other schemes like sweepstakes or home repair scams, can help potential victims recognize and avoid these situations.

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