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Eastern Michigan BBB Senior Scene
Every year, scam artists bilk seniors out of billions of dollars because the senior demographic is perceived to be more trusting and easier to persuade. To address this issue, Better Business Bureau has created Golden Focus, a program designed to keep seniors informed of scams and deceptive business practices in the marketplace and to empower them to act as community advocates against fraud.
Golden Focus Scam Prevention Seminars
The BBB hosts scam prevention seminars for groups, organizations, senior centers, and senior living facilities at no cost.
Attendees learn: red flags of investment fraud and other scams, the most recent and most prevalent scams in the market, how to avoid becoming a victim of a scam, and more.
The BBB will also provide training for caregivers so that they can recognize the warning signs when their loved one is potentially becoming a victim of a scam.
If you are interested in a seminar, please contact Ms. Monica Beach at or mbeach@easternmichiganbbb.org.
The Senior Siren
New scams pop up daily and it’s hard for even the most connected consumer to stay informed. The Senior Siren will keep readers on top of the latest scams and bad business practices and give them tips on how to avoid them through a quarterly newsletter and timely alerts.