New resource helps Connecticut seniors avoid scams

(WFSB) – There’s a brand new useful resource for seniors in Connecticut to guard themselves in opposition to scams.

An occasion earlier Thursday helped educate folks concerning the newest tips.

Linda Peruta went to the Cheshire Senior Heart to study extra about methods to spot a rip-off. It’s one thing that’s occurred to her.

“I didn’t notice after I signed up, I signed up for a $600 face cream which was ineffective. I needed to undergo my financial institution to cease it and get my a refund,” stated Peruta, of Meriden.

She’s not alone.

When the group was requested who has been scammed, greater than half the room raised their hand.

State Consultant Liz Linehan, Consultant Jack Fazzino, State Senator Jan Hochadel and Lawyer Basic William Tong teamed as much as host the occasion.

“We put this collectively in an effort to put all the pieces down on paper, precisely the identical scams that we’ve been seeing and methods to hold your self secure,” Linehan stated.

Linehan stated she’s listening to a few rise in what’s referred to as “the grandparent rip-off.”

It’s the place scammers use synthetic intelligence to mimic a grandchild’s voice.

“They obtain a cellphone name that sounds precisely like one in every of their grandkids. It says I’m in bother, assist me, ship cash, don’t name police they’re going to kill me,” stated Linehan.

Peruta stated she’s realized to not choose up if she doesn’t acknowledge the quantity.

“I get calls from the IRS. I get photo voltaic calls. I get all these totally different calls,” Peruta stated.

She requested the group heart for assist if she ever has a query a few name.

The three lawmakers and the legal professional basic labored collectively to create a booklet with details about all of the various kinds of scams.

Yow will discover a PDF model beneath:

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