Senior Alerts
Top Ten Scams
The BCRTA web site is undergoing a major makeover and one of the new sections will be scam alerts for seniors.....
A scam exists for everyone ! However, the elderly are particularly targeted as they are more vulnerable to scams. This is because they tend to be too trusting, live alone and don't have someone watching over their finances. Loneliness also plays a role. Elders are often grateful to have someone to talk to – not suspecting that the "nice man" on the phone may be preying on them.