Romance Scam Story

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I’m looking for a little help from the community. I’m a banker and each year I give a presentation to a group of senior citizens about fraud and scams that commonly target older adults. This will be my third year speaking to the same group, so while I’m familiar with many of the common scams, I’m trying to keep the presentation fresh and relevant with newer trends and real-world examples. I’d really appreciate input from others in the industry. Specifically, I’m looking for: • New or emerging scams you’re seeing customers fall victim to • Stories or examples that helped you successfully stop a scam in progress • Red flags that seniors often miss • Any education tips that seemed to resonate well with older customers If you’re seeing something pop up more frequently in your branch or fraud department lately, I’d love to hear about it. Real examples tend to resonate the most with this group. Thanks in advance for any insight you’re willing to share!

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Never send money to someone you haven't met in person

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Avoid sharing personal financial information early

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Verify identities through video calls and mutual contacts

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