BCRTA Senior Alerts

 

Top Ten Scams

 

It's trite but true -- if a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Never part with your money until you have taken independant advice

 

 

The BCRTA web site is undergoing a major makeover and one of the new sections will be scam alerts for seniors.  Look for it on a regular basis, and if you have new scams happening in your community that should be on the web site, send them in to Cliff Boldt at: mcboldt@telus.net

 

 

Telemarketing and Mail Scams:

Frequently this situation involves the “winning” of a lottery, a vacation, or a valuable prize. Of course, there are fees involved to finalize the details or pay the taxes, legal fees, or shipping.

 

 

Phishing

Phishing is a general term for e-mails, text messages and websites fabricated and sent by criminals and designed to look like they come from well-known and trusted businesses, financial institutions and government agencies in an attempt to collect personal, financial and sensitive information. It’s also known as brand spoofing.

Typically, phishing messages will ask you to "update," "validate," or "confirm" your account information or face dire consequences. They might even ask you to make a phone call.

Remember, no bono-fida financial company will ask you to provide sensitive information online or by telephone.