Scam Prevention Presentation

Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Justina Smith, will stop by to discuss new and emerging scams specifically affecting Park City Seniors. Justina will also answer your questions, provide tips for staying vigilant, and open a discussion on personal experiences that members have had with scams.

Current Scams Targeting Seniors

• Government Impersonation Scams: Fraudsters claim to be from the Social Security Administration, IRS, or Medicare, stating a Social Security number is suspended or debt is owed.
• Grandparent Scams: Scammers call, often using AI voice cloning, pretending to be a grandchild in legal or medical trouble needing immediate funds.
• Tech Support Scams: Fake pop-ups or calls claim a computer has a virus, demanding payment to “fix” it or requesting remote access.
• Romance Scams: Perpetrators create fake profiles on social media/dating sites to build trust and eventually request money for emergencies.
• Lottery/Sweepstakes Scams: Victims are told they won a prize but must pay taxes or fees upfront.
• Investment/Crypto Scams: Fraudulent opportunities targeting retirement savings with promises of high returns.