Protecting Your Retirement from Financial Fraud

Financial fraud is becoming more sophisticated, and retirees are being targeted in ways most people don’t expect. In this episode, we explain the most common scams we’re seeing today and how to reduce your risk without overcomplicating your life.

• (00:32) -  Introduction and Overview
• (01:01) - Shocking Statistics on Financial Fraud
• (10:57) - Protecting Yourself: Tips and Tools
• (31:18) - Spotting Email Scams and Phishing Tactics
• (33:03) - Credit Freezing and Monitoring: Pros and Cons
• (39:08) - Elder Abuse and Financial Fraud
• (50:00) - Ponzi Schemes and Investment Scams

Links & resources from this episode:

• Visit our website: https://makingretirementmakesense.com
• Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/disney-employee-ai-tool-hacker-cyberattack-3700c931
• The Street: https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/got-a-letter-from-the-supreme-court-its-a-scam
• Hive Systems: https://www.hivesystems.com/password-table
• Retirement Income Institute: https://www.protectedincome.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IN-10-Heye_v1.pdf
• Report Fraud to FTC: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
• AARP Fraud Hotline: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/

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