Educating senior residents about financial exploitation
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) held a presentation for elderly residents at the Lindale Senior Center Monday morning for Financial Exploitation Awareness Month. Some of the topics discussed included what to look out for when setting up online accounts, how to...
$DETH Collapses After Trader Loses $35M in Phishing Attack
A big phishing attack in the DeFi world has paved the way for a loss of 15,079 $fwDETH. As per Scam Sniffer, a prominent blockchain security platform, the phishing attack has reportedly drained a significant amount of up to $35 million. Hacker Leverages “Permit” Signature to Drain Huge Funds in...
What does financial abuse look like in North Dakota?
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Oftentimes, we tend to associate abuse with physical, mental, or emotional damage… but it’s important to remember that certain forms of it can also affect one’s wallet. Financial abuse, which generally involves one exploiting their victim out of their money or taking out contracts in their name, is a concept that […]
Empowering Seniors: Practical Steps to Prevent Financial Abuse
Calhoun County, AL – Financial exploitation poses a serious threat to seniors, often rendering them susceptible to stress and potential financial disaster. It is vital to remain alert and knowledgeable about methods to safeguard your financial well-being. This article delves into practical strategies that can help you as a senior protect yourself from financial scams and […] The post Empowering Seniors: Practical Steps to Prevent Financial Abuse appeared first on Calhoun Journal.