About this episode

The episode discusses the rise in scams targeting older adults and highlights key warning signs and tactics used by scammers.

Hosts Rachel Windsor and Ian McMeans speak with Chief Jason Haberman and Lt. Dan Stover from the Mt. Lebanon Police Department about the rise in scams targeting older adults, including impersonation schemes such as IRS fraud and the “grandparent scam.” The discussion highlights why older adults are frequently targeted, common tactics used by scammers to build trust and the emotional and financial impact of fraud. Officials also outline key warning signs, including pressure to act quickly, requests for gift card or cryptocurrency payments, unsolicited remote computer access and requests for personal information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rachel Windsor, Ian McMeans

Guests: Chief Jason Haberman, Lt. Dan Stover

Topics covered

• elder fraud
• scams
• IRS fraud
• grandparent scam
• financial impact
• warning signs

Keywords

• elder fraud
• scams
• IRS fraud
• grandparent scam
• financial impact
• warning signs
• trust building
• gift card payments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mt. Lebanon Police Department

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