Michael D. Quinn

 

 

For Senior Fraud Awareness Day, I would like to raise awareness for a very significant issue in Connecticut.

Many financial scams specifically target seniors. Here are some tips to remember:

• Don’t let anyone rush you. Give yourself time to process what’s happening.
• Verify the person’s credentials before giving out confidential information.
• Talk with someone you trust if you’re unsure it’s a scam.
• Keep your social media accounts private to prevent scammers from getting personal information.
• Never wire money over to someone without verifying the person or organization.

For anyone who has been a victim of a scam, the Attorney General has set up a hotline to call:

CT Elder Justice Hotline:
🌐portal.ct.gov/ag/elderhotline
☎️1-860-808-5555