Making Retirement Make Sense

Protecting Your Retirement from Financial Fraud


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Financial fraud is becoming more sophisticated, and retirees are being targeted in ways most people don’t expect. In this episode, we explain the most common scams we’re seeing today and how to reduce your risk without overcomplicating your life.

  • (00:32) -  Introduction and Overview
  • (01:01) - Shocking Statistics on Financial Fraud
  • (10:57) - Protecting Yourself: Tips and Tools
  • (31:18) - Spotting Email Scams and Phishing Tactics
  • (33:03) - Credit Freezing and Monitoring: Pros and Cons
  • (39:08) - Elder Abuse and Financial Fraud
  • (50:00) - Ponzi Schemes and Investment Scams

  • Links & resources from this episode:
    • Visit our website: https://makingretirementmakesense.com
    • Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/disney-employee-ai-tool-hacker-cyberattack-3700c931
    • The Street: https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/got-a-letter-from-the-supreme-court-its-a-scam
    • Hive Systems: https://www.hivesystems.com/password-table
    • Retirement Income Institute: https://www.protectedincome.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IN-10-Heye_v1.pdf
    • Report Fraud to FTC: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
    • AARP Fraud Hotline: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/


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    Making Retirement Make SenseBy Dana Anspach CFP®, RMA®, CJ Miller CFP®, RMA®, CPWA®