Scambusters! More Than 60 Ways Seniors Get Swindled and How They Can Prevent It

Name: Scambusters! More Than 60 Ways Seniors Get Swindled and How They Can Prevent It
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ISBN: 9780061120237

ISBN-10: 0061120235

ISBN-13: 9780061120237

Edition: 2006

Authors: Ron Smith

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Scambusters! is a working manual senior citizens can use to defend themselves against the most common scams aimed at the elderly. It provides readers with a comprehensive approach to identifying scams in the making, and shows them specific prevention tools and how to use them. Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions, helpful anecdotes, and references to dozens of consumer organizations and government agencies devoted to thwarting swindlers. Whether buying mutual funds, repairing a car, purchasing drugs from online pharmacies, or taking out loans on your home, Scambusters! will protect seniors when they need it most.

Book details

List price: $15.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 11/7/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Think You Can't Be Scammed? Take This Test and Find Out


Sooner or Later You're Going to Get Scammed


Banking and Credit


ATM Machines


Fraudulent Withdrawals


Banking Online


Credit Counseling Services


Debit Cards


Identity Theft


Interest Loan Checks


Money Orders


Cops and Robbers and Outright Thieves


Casing Your Home


Fake Accidents


Fake Meals on Wheels


Con Games


Police Impersonators


Slave Reparations


The Pigeon Drop Scam


Health and Medicine


Health Clubs


Laser Eye Clinics


Living Wills


Medical Breakthroughs


Medicare Prescription Drug Plans


Medicare Fraud


Nursing Homes


Online Pharmacies


Weight-Loss Pills and Diet Scams


Insurance


Unneeded Insurance Policies


Fraudulent Insurance Companies


Internet


Bogus Web Sites


Dangerous Spam E-mail


Phishing for Your Credit Card Number


Investments and Home Ownership


Financial Planners


Financial Seminars


Home Loans


Investment Schemes


Phony IRS Letters


Mechanic's Lien


Mutual Funds


Property Tax


Reverse Mortgages


Variable Annuities


Repairs


Car Repairs


Home Repairs


Romance, Charities, and Entertainment


Charities


Lonely Hearts


Lotteries and Sweepstakes


Prizes


Event Tickets


Travel and Vacations


Shopping


Door-to-Door Salesmen


Gift Cards


Money-Back Guarantee


Rent to Own


Shopping Online


Scanner Errors


Overcharging at Mom-and-Pop Stores


Telephone


Phone Bill


Do-Not-Call Registry


Telemarketing Sales


Unlisted Telephone Number


Work


Career Marketing


Franchises


Recruiters


Work-at-Home Schemes


Appendices



Five Rules Seniors Should Follow to Avoid Investment Scams



Helpful Resources


Index