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#Scammers get more sophisticated and skilled at their craft every day. And every day, otherwise savvy #OlderAdults fall for their tricks—to the tune of billions of dollars in collective financial losses. Fighting back starts with knowing how to spot the most common psychological tricks these criminals use. Help us spread the word in honor of #FinancialLiteracyMonth. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFW3SGbv

Every day, #Scammers get more sophisticated and skilled at their craft. And even the savviest #OlderAdults are susceptible to their manipulation. Fighting back starts with knowing how to spot the most common psychological tricks these criminals use. Brush up on them below—and help spread the word.👇 #ConsumerProtectionWeek https://lnkd.in/gBZcP7iS

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO INITIATE A SOCIAL MEDIA INVESTIGATION? We get this question a lot. The short answer is NOW. It's best to initiate the investigations ASAP. But it's never too late. The sooner the better so the claimant will not start deleting info that could be pivotal in the case. If surveillance is also being done social media investigations can aid in the surveillance. The key is to always do one regardless of the timeframe, but the earlier the better. After a holiday weekend is a great time as well because many people are active and posting online. Hope this info is useful and if you have any questions we are happy to help. Reach out to us at referral@webutation.io and we will be happy to connect. #investigation #insurance #insurancefraud #fraud #webutation #surveillance #Laborday #social #socialmedia

FTA Members in the News: Here's an eye-opening article in TIME magazine about the psychological tricks scammers use to prey on victims' emotions. Our own FTA board members Megan McCoy, Ph.D., LMFT, AFC®, CFT-I™ and 🧠 Dr. Alex Melkumian PsyD, LMFT 💵 💵shed light on this important topic. https://ow.ly/4a1t50QS9Q1 Let's stay educated and vigilant to protect ourselves and our clients from falling victim to financial scams. Share your thoughts with us! #scams #financialtherapy #financialprotection #awareness

Check out this latest feature on tips to help prevent elder fraud and scams with thought leadership from gerontologist Rodnee Warr.

Excited to share I recently joined Harriet Sloan and “Britain’s Greatest Fraudster” Tony Sales for a deep dive into the world of insurance fraud.    Our discussion covered some of the industry’s most pressing issues, including:          - The rise of ghostbroking  - How AI and shallowfakes are impacting the industry - Balancing fraud prevention with smooth customer experiences  - How social media is changing the fraud landscape  And much more. Listen now https://lnkd.in/eQuNb8DR

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