EP125: Financial Caregiving Series: Top Conversations to Have—Scammers with Cameron Huddleston

<p>Crooks exploit these vulnerabilities but make no mistake: All of us — young and old — are susceptible to the bad actors who show up uninvited in calls, emails, mail, texts and social media accounts. Some are so bold as to knock on our front doors.</p> <p>Everyone wants to protect their loved ones, and Cameron Huddleston offers the perfect solution—a journey into This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World. So tune in now for all those practical tips you need as I talk with my guest, Cameron Huddleston.</p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key points covered in this episode:</strong></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>✔️</strong> <strong>How To Recognize A Scam?</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Scams tend to have certain red flags, and whatever the story might be, they usually come back to a one thing— an urgent request for money.</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Use the</span> <a href= "https://cameronhuddleston.com/resources/"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Scam RED Flags</span></em></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">to learn more about the  telltale signs of scams.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>✔️</strong> <strong>What Are the Most Common Forms of Payment Requested</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Gift Cards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Peer-to-Peer payments (eg. Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, etc.)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>✔️</strong> <strong>What Are the Different Types of Scams</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">In 2021, scammers stole over $6 billion from Americans—this is happening all the time. If you're over the age of 80, the number one way they will get in touch with you is through your landline. The second contact method is through