92-year-old woman loses life savings in online scam

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Older people who aren't very savvy, should probably stay off the internet doing transactions and stop clicking on every link in your mailbox.

[@jimmyjamessac7171]

Automated phone calls....where a computer operator or seemingly highly technological sounding language speaking software doesn't scare victims away

[@magic_fruit_bat5003]

You tell’ ‘em Gramps

[@dennisd9554]

Children should be talking to their older parents about taking control of their finances for them before they get dementia.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@maximilian9295 It's not cruel. It's a solution to keep them safe from theft. I know several people who have been victims more than 3x. They need to stop talking to people they don't know and stay off the Internet.

[@DawnRK3204]

@@dennisd9554I do talk to my dad. He still does stupid stuff. One time he fell for a “you have a virus” threat. Ended up allowing someone from overseas to remotely access his computer and paid them to “protect” him. My husband one time believed an “Amazon representative” because the person on the phone could tell him his last several Amazon purchases. Weird thing was my number is the phone number associated with our Amazon account. Y husband now asks me before responding to calls and messages from unknown people. My dad is another story.

[@mostlyoptimistic9362]

93?! Beautiful woman!

[@brianal7143]

Right she doesn't look close to 93 😮

[@anjelica9520]

Yes, beautiful & younger looking but not smart! One shall ALWAYS, especially in older age, tell them that she will consult with her investment lawyer first before making a decision,and in fact, we all shall have a lawyer for serious actions in life!... We have to be strong & knowledgeable in this very unsafe internet culture!

[@MarcoMercado-ps1yl]

No one's getting my $20 bucks 😡

[@Me97202]

I’m not completely unsympathetic, but there’s a common cluelessness in all of these scam victims I see in videos.

[@donnavaughn9409]

but we didn't hear the scammer, so we don't know the technique used

[@combatduckie]

@@donnavaughn9409 doesn t matter. for example, no one could ever talk me into anything OVER THE PHONE ever! Let alone if it s got to do with money!

[@gaddyfree1085]

Yes

[@jinxterpinxter]

Here is an idea. Quit giving your hard earned money to strangers.

[@karenkoe7096]

That also goes for people standing out on street corners/in intersections panhandling. Stop enabling their drug habit. Stop giving them money.

[@jinxterpinxter]

@@karenkoe7096 Does your wife work the corners?

[@Johnnymahon218]

Oh well. Can't do much if mothers trust a complete stranger more than close family members.

[@M_SC]

Wrong. Messed up people still don’t deserve to be robbed.

[@bscsmscs1578]

the perception close family members have given to their senior family members is that they should never be trusted.

[@reginayfavors]

At that age, it is like wanting to be back in control again. Not telling the daughter about the gold is interesting because you have to wonder if the mother didn't want to share it with her daughter. Yeah, this story is not good, and it revealed a lot about the mother even more than the scammer.

[@shelbynamels973]

@@M_SC to quote Wiliam Munney, 'deserves's got nothing to do with it'. Ninety=two or not, she has to own her actions, especially not confiding in her daughter.

[@yukie_tn]

@@M_SC It's not whether they deserve it, but there's nothing you can do if the victim themselves just act willingly.

[@NicolasMellan-v8l]

The fact the *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* was facing adventures to help the people was so kind. Mad respect to you man. Appreciate all you do to help others. You are setting a great example for the community Skillful recovery.

[@jennifer3551]

It perplexes me how people are still getting duped by these scammers??? If someone informed me of troubles with my accounts, i would immediately hang up and contact the bank directly.

[@DaveP-uv1ml]

Will check back when you’re 92 years old and see if you’re going to follow that advice.

[@kimbok5971]

Yea, I agree with DaveP, we get weak in mind, as well as body, when we age. We become fearful, more easily swayed, more vulnerable, physically and mentally. Maybe family could use the same internet controls used for children, for their parents. But then, there's the telephone.......

[@helenaroman1543]

Age 92, they’re from a completely different time. My mom is 81 and doesn’t understand things like this, tho she SAYS she does. But she’s been scammed several times albeit not like this thank goodness.

[@CeeSparks]

Luckily my mom(81) is a total skeptic and still in her right frame of mind. I have tested her ability to make such decisions to not allow scammers to take over, she passed. I'll do another check in in a yr or so. As we age, it diesnt take long for brain cells and discernment to deteriorate

[@smoochdawg4547]

Not just older people at all! All ages are fleeced!

[@LoganAkhtar]

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[@numberonecobfan]

The bravery exhibited in this situation is nothing short of inspiring. These individuals confronted genuine threats, yet you boldly stood up to the fraudsters to recover what was rightfully theirs. Your unwavering commitment commands immense respect, *Stalwart-Redeem* If our law enforcement mirrored your passion and resourcefulness (as well as your integrity), our nation would surely be a far safer environment. Exceptional work!

[@misstoya01]

I need this recvery expert for my romance scaams case also

[@numberonecobfan]

He mostly interacts on Tele grams using the user

[@numberonecobfan]

*@stalwartredeem* THAT IS HIS USER NAME

[@misstoya01]

Thank you so much for this

[@user-yn9mx7xu1r]

What does a 90 yo have to do with a computer anyways? She is lucky she is alive.

[@asthecrowflies737]

Oh honestly , how utterly STUPID. 🙄 NEVER give money to strangers!! That woman did not "lose" her life savings. She willingly gave it away and told her family nothing. Her excuse for not saying anything don't hold water. I am also elderly. Scammers have never gotten one red cent from me.

[@user-fc2xk3uv8y]

your only personality traits are being old and racist and yknow if you got a hobby or two you could probably be way happier

[@joarvat]

What about some empathy?

[@lisabrightly]

You're probably smart as a whip, anyway. Some people just don't have any sense and they never did!

[@StopCensoring-fq5fl]

She needs a financial power of attorney! A 92yo should not be managing their own finances ⚠️

[@sveronih5376]

Some can!

[@KS-cl8br]

you are so wrong. my grandparents could

[@shelbynamels973]

she shouldn't have access to a computer.

[@tomaccino]

Their? Her. Are you one of those pronoun warriors?

[@Nurse3811]

@@shelbynamels973and a phone ! My mom authorized a HVAC company to put a new $7,000 AC in a 2 year old house .

[@Yakelin-Zayas]

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[@Chloe-RoseSmith]

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[@carlosbarahona8609]

Thats happening all over. Trust no one!

[@Joe-Victory]

Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 8.9k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.

[@HappyGo743]

Sounds like she did that to herself.

[@Breezeyogi]

What a fool. With all the constant warnings in the media and otherwise, how could anyone fall for such nonsense.

[@jennifervesques6327]

You and your team and your associates are absolute legends. Thanks so much for the Work that you've all been doing *Universaldispute* . Keep up with the great work, you've been doing!! Thank you for saving and protecting millions of European FROM this heartless People... What comes around, goes around!!!!! Let them have it!! God bless your heart for helping us the victims...

[@CatWhiskering]

At 92, living comfortably, she got greedy. What would she need a bunch more money for? Clearly not her family, since she refused to tell her daughter where all this imaginary "gold" was. Her blind, relentless greed was her downfall.

[@mountainkitties]

No, it wasn’t. You fundamentally misunderstood the news story. Gold is more valuable than dollars, She bought gold with dollars. She was scammed into thinking her money would be safer that way.

[@HipixOFFICIAL]

Conservative moment

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

There are a few required ingredients in a scam. 1. gullibility, 2. stupidity, 3. greed, 4. senility, 5. lack of financial safeguards 6. someone to take advantage of those things.

[@nerlandeshirk9526]

They need to stop blaming the bank they’re not the ones deducting money from your account and giving them away to scammers you are doing that all by yourself. Elderly people needs to start taking cybersecurity classes or something

[@rumblefish9]

I watch Social Catfish videos a lot and one time the bank actually called the woman to notify and warn her. She just told them to "mind their own business."

[@slavenlucianus7971]

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[@writer46m72]

Everyone.... Please teach your parents and grandparents (whichever you have) to be watchful of anything that's offered online or from phone calls. Because our fellow senior folks may not be up to date on technology.

[@shelbynamels973]

take away their computers and smart phones. Cable TV and landline phones only.

[@JabocTheJew]

Who cares they old dont need money anymore

[@Maxiemo]

My mom is a victim of this. She's still till this day is talking to the scammer and is delusional. My siblings and I confronted her about it and still nothing has changed. She's been talking to these scammers for about 2-3 years now, the only solution we could come up is she has to hit rock bottom. She's so delusional at this point, when she gets money, she goes to the bank just to wire these scammers money. It's so heartbreaking and I don't know what to do at this point. She literally lost her whole retirement... It's so sad all those years of working just giving to random strangers and trusting them rather than their own family members.

[@ellenbrandman7724]

I’m so sorry!

[@sirdiealot53]

That is just so awful. Maybe power of attorney would have stopped that

[@bobs182]

Pat Robertson was a big scammer during the 1980s. He regularly got money from my mother and put her in the hospital three times when he cured her of her heart trouble so she stopped her meds.

[@Heyymynameisjbells]

I think it’s important to mention that Charles Schwab is not a bank. It’s an investment brokerage, and investments are not FDIC insured.

[@richardchase3641]

*UniversalDispute* would like to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart! So many from harsh living conditions they suffer and you help them and give them something they desperately need just to survive. I thank God for wonderful people like you who are making the differences that really matter! God bless you UNIVERSALDISPUTE!!! Love from Greenville

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[@Mha-Dhel]

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[@mariorta5017]

Is hard to help people when they don't want your help. Unfortunately, they are vulnerable and easy target.

[@Moo2oob]

I don't know what it is. These people who get scammed all seem to have this same blunt affect on their faces. Almost like they were born yesterday?

[@cgtcne]

Exactly so frustrating

[@elizabethmadron1336]

They think they know it all and do not need help. Once they figure out it was a scam do they say I needed help. Too late.

[@FlowerPower-r8h]

Her brain doesn't work like it used to.

[@vgardner1688]

Sooooo tired of scammers!

[@xamalion7334]

Greed is making you stupid, no matter your age.

[@charlybucket2691]

I no longer feel sorry for these folks. My grandparents lost a ton of money in scams...even after several of us family members begged them to stop associating with the scammers. Even on my grandfather's death bed...he was so concerned about a package supposedly being delivered to the house full of thousands of dollars. 🙄

[@truegrit7697]

I'm sorry to hear that, but I totally understand.

[@purple7vi0let]

Wow, what a story. I’m sorry you had to go through that but it sounds like your grandfather was suffering from mental health issues probably…

[@charlybucket2691]

@purple7vi0let probably. And yet both grandparents believed they were investing in a great opportunity....so I guess they both were mentally ill, or just demented from old age. I love them dearly, don't get me wrong...but I could not understand their logic and still can't.

[@purple7vi0let]

@@charlybucket2691 I hear you, that’s very hard to go through. It’s almost like they were both in on it, in terms of both believing the same lies.

[@undeuxtrois123]

You have to show understanding, when people get older, their brains ageing literally makes them like children again. Weak, frail, naive and sometimes stubborn. It's important to be there for them be kind and understanding. If they can't be trusted to handle their money, there are always ways to help them

[@elduscharlson3164]

Hearing these people's voices over the phone so thrilled to be evil, almost giddy sounding, is utterly disgusting. Thank you *UniversalChargeBack* all you and your team does to shut them scammers down.

[@Nathaniel-John]

Cyber HEROES!!! That's what you guys are. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU🥰❤️ PLEASE READ THIS: Hey *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* Don't listen to the stupid trolls complaining about what YOU do! WE clicked on to YOU... we all know you rock, we get get your 'help' humor. Don't waste your time trying to get the general pop to understand, they'll never 'get it' and they'll just bring you down., keep being you, you are LOVED.❤️

[@ValeryDorenko]

*VAULT GUARD EXPERT* I would like to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. I thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you Love from Greenville NC

[@User35003]

The main problem is that we, as Americans, allow data brokers to collect our data without restrictions and sell it to third parties with no oversight. Much of this sensitive information often ends up in the hands of cybercriminals who target our most vulnerable elderly population. In Europe, regulations prevent the sale of personal data without the consumer's consent. However, in the United States, there are no laws preventing data brokers from collecting highly sensitive information and sell it to cybercriminals.

[@Gonkawonga]

My mum not only lost her saving but scammed repeatedly on monthly pensions 😮 She's not in US

[@KubiaczkaAgnieszka]

That’s sad, Please be careful here, they are a lot of scammers here, I know someone who can help your mom recover all her stolen money

[@gingerspeidel-ys6et]

I don’t respond to any phone or email notices.

[@nextuser1]

It's atrocious and I do not intend to blame her but I am old too and when it comes to money I stay far away from electronics. Only in person when it comes to banking.

[@anglophils645]

It's not the responsibility of Charles Schwab, it's not the responsibility of the government. The daughter needs to seek legal guardianship over her mother, who is clearly heading into dementia. If you do not seek guardianship over your mentally disabled relatives, it's on YOU, if they give all of their money away.

[@MayPaul-m2r]

I’m very lucky to work with *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* because they can provide innovative ideas and a new perspective on this recovery process. Thank you for your meticulous work and support. We couldn't have done it without you

[@karenhardie1132]

92 years old need to have family help you with your finances.

[@aminabibi9202]

I love you and your *VortexTrace* team! God is with you! You act with righteousness! "Right Doing" yaaaaay! Helping to 'clean' up OUR Beloved planet of liars and thieves!

[@phynessea247]

"lookin' for love in all the wrong places...lookin' for love in too many faces.."

[@AndreyMursaliev]

One of the all-time greatest Scam alert vids! You, sir, are not just a National Treasure, you're an INTERNATIONAL Treasure! The whole law-abiding world should be trying to find a way to get in touch with you just to send you a little donation and say thank you for working so hard at watching out for our interests. *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* I hope you enjoy putting your recovery's work together as much as most of us enjoy watching you do it. thanks man

[@edreid7872]

I would appreciate a bank stepping in if they believed I was being scammed…scammers target older individuals, like myself, with the most ridiculous requests trying to secure my funds..I asked my bank should they noticed an unusual pattern to please intervene..

[@sharonsolana]

You are very wise.

[@M_SC]

You are optimistic if you think they have a system for listening to a verbal request. It was in one ear and out the other

[@edreid7872]

@@M_SC A local bank, I know the president, and all the tellers, and have complete confidence, so yep, very optimistic..😄… I think a 50-year-old healthy account has some pull..I get a birthday and Christmas greetings.. More attention than my own family..🤣

[@sharonsolana]

@@edreid7872 Good for you! I am glad you feel safe and protected. 😊

[@CatWhiskering]

You could just stop answering your phone when you don't recognize the number, and if it's a legitimate caller, they'll leave a voice mail. And delete spam email without opening it.

[@adink6486]

We have commercials for selling trash and not a single one to warn elder people for scammers. Seriously watching Kitboga should be a requirement before they can access the Internet.

[@govinda102000]

Thank god my mom has little money to lose to scammers. My sister took it all.

[@Altamau]

😮😮😮. Family members are also scammers. There is a God!

[@charlajones8641]

If you are reading this it probably means that someone took advantage of you when you were vulnerable, don't blame yourself, it happens to most people including me and I want to say that I am grateful to *Universaldispute* for a job well done. I can't thank you enough for bringing me back to life, I don't know what I would have done without you.

[@dtyallen9864]

Correct. The Cook County Clerk allowed a scammer to file a fraudulent mechanics lien against my house in the amount of $80,000. There was no contract, authorized city permits, and the scammer did not have a license to be a contractor, plumber, electrician, or roofer.

[@jrlv62]

Never just accept that that’s where the call is coming from

[@MartinisnOlives]

The people who fall for these things frustrate me to no end. 🤦🏻‍♂️ And she believed that she shouldn’t tell her family? That’s just stupid.

[@bobthekobb]

Almost like someone should do something about this issue.

[@karenkoe7096]

Like what?

[@bobthekobb]

@@karenkoe7096 Pancakes?

[@Sherri1971US]

It’s not the bank fault. Family needs to get involved. Buy gold and keep it a secret. Thank you for taking about this scam.

[@7_of_9]

WTH is a 92 year old doing online

[@Beastinsider-101]

Yes, what's the problem??

[@GarlicRubOnMeats]

Is there an age limit to accessing the internet? I know Legos had an age maximum to play with them, but not the internet.

[@Beastinsider-101]

@@GarlicRubOnMeats yes thats right. Am just so tired of this online scammers

[@truegrit7697]

Thank you.

[@bellagirlgirl8827]

These scammers are very skilled in walking their victims through the steps required to transfer funds out of the account.

[@Dbb277-2]

People need to have conversations with their elders. If you think they are vulnerable separate their accounts or don’t allow online access and don’t link accounts.

[@JoshuaHendrickson-rp7tn]

It's her own fault there is so many people that are brain dead I'd never buy gold unless I see it in my hand

[@gloriamadaffari5404]

When I was a little girl my parents taught me to not trust strangers. I also heard them say “a fool and their money soon parts”. Who could have guessed that those words I heard 75 years ago would safeguard me today at 83?

[@roisinmc7442]

Yes i used to hear this growing up too, "a fool and his money are easily parted" was what I heard, my mother used to also say "neither a borrower or a lender be" and she would have just turned 80 if still living so in your generation, she was born during wwII. Wise words

[@gloriamadaffari5404]

@@roisinmc7442 Thank you for sharing about your Mom. I’d wager that she and I would have been close friends. We were small children at the time that the Second World War had just ended. Even though peace had been declared we were still nervous when we heard an airplane overhead! We had safety drills in school that were meant supposedly to protect us from potential bombing attacks!!

[@followertheleader]

Don't give out information to anyone that isn't in person.

[@mp-kq3vc]

I am SO GLAD that my 82 year old father insists that "bills are received in the mail, and paid by paper check if it looks right." The only online thing he bothers with is the town library, which allows him to reserve a book.

[@charlesritter6640]

"A fool and their money are soon parted"

[@adrianmorris5546]

Sadly these scammers prey on the old and lonely people and are very cunning and crafty heartless thieves

[@cgtcne]

Why won’t these old people ask their family first before dealing with money situations🤦🏽‍♀️ like how old are we and why are we so gullible and stubborn?? 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@myownboss1]

In the end, what the heck are banks supposed to do if someone is ‘willingly’ authorizing transfers to strangers, etc. Just stupid people!!! If something is ‘wrong’ with your account, why would you have to move money elsewhere??? Hang up, call the darn bank back using the number from your statement or logon to account and call etc.

[@VictorAmilton]

Every one should have a dedicated person like you on online People dream of hiring such a talented person like you. Keep up the hard work thank you so much for your dedication in this process, thank you for your commitment to your job. Your outstanding performance helped me a lot *universaldispute*

[@Rayjack-m9o]

Maybe when people reach a certain age and have significant liquid assets we should put a temporary hold on any large financial transfers of funds Say 3 days !

[@aroundandround]

Tough situation, the bank really can’t do much and can’t be expected to take on the liability to correctly identify scams from legitimate investments.

[@Smalp-jn4kn]

What about the daughter pleading with then

[@M_SC]

They can easily do so just refuse. You are weird

[@ekiarecords]

Man, this one hit me in the heart. It's reminds me of my aunt, who is an incredibly giving person and donates more than anyone I know. Sometimes her kindness is taken of advantage of, and it makes my blood boil. Thank you guys for saving her $980,700. You dramatically changed her life for the better. The scammers don't stop after 1 success. Thank you, thank you, thank you Nicholas and *Universaldispute* on the internet team. You guys are heroes to me. I'm just so happy this dudes is coming back stronger than ever and i can't begin to express how excited i am for the future jobs. i love these guys so Dearly

[@bonymathew1717]

Please spread awareness, the rate of scamming has gone up , mainly call centers from India, the Indian authority never takes an action because they bribe police and gov.

[@pg9187]

It’s true. More than 80% scammers are placed in the city of Calcutta. Their state Government is horrible. Central Government can only do this much if state doesnt cooperate.

[@bonymathew1717]

@@pg9187 ooo really , we’re they sleeping till now. Stop your nonsense in blaming one person , external cases are governed by central agency, who controls central agencies and financial crimes ?

[@pg9187]

@@bonymathew1717 I never blamed one person. I only said entire state government is to blame. It’s unfortunate situation. Hope this issue is solved by central Government by taking matters into their own hands.

[@paulbroderick8438]

Greedy ninety-two-year-old just not satisfied with her lot. Same old story.

[@Puggalug]

It’s called cognitive decline. If you think people choose to be scam or choose to fall for scams, that’s the silliest stupidest thought one can have.

[@virginiaelmers7487]

*UniversalDispute* The work he does is so earnest the world essentials more individuals like you l fundamentally love the web recording so you set up love hearing these scoundrels wriggle keep on doing glorious, uncommon hearted people the gutts to do this considering everything. There ought to be entire government office structures piled up with doing stuff like this to protect and serve its own tricked typical individuals. That would be charge cash particularly spent....

[@JimwombatLand]

NOT GOOD TO PICK ON THE SENIORS

[@manoramareddy4662]

these scammers are worst human being on earth , cheating elderly who trusted them

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

Here's an idea: all international funds transfers sit in an escrow account for 30 days. Completion requires consent of both parties after that time.

[@fatimamuhammad-md1mj]

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[@SuzanneWaltimyer]

It is shameful that this is where we are in this day and age.

[@NoamPitlick-bg8kw]

For the love of Pete don’t answer the phone unless they are in your contact list. Then google the number.

[@roisinmc7442]

I've been doing that for about 5 years now. I agree

[@qwenqwen1476]

What about in America, they can now get the deed of your house simply by filling paperwork online! Open season

[@GlenWilson-Pine]

Utterly frustrated and upset as my cold storage where i stored my crypto remains inaccessible. Thank you, *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* for your invaluable techniques and procedure. Thank you wholeheartedly for assisting me with my crypto recovery. Your quick actions and meticulous attention to detail were exemplary. Having someone as capable and supportive as you guiding me through this process is truly appreciated.

[@lisabrightly]

People are heartless.

[@cherifbar]

You don’t have to go far to look for scammers. By beloved late mothers much younger sister ripped her off of several thousands of dollars before I was able to put a stop to it.

[@lockitoff]

She’s South African I can hear from her accent

[@Alma-O-viedo]

*VAULT GUARD EXPERT* this is SO GOOD!!! I have such disdain for people who lack empathy for hardworking individuals. I LOVE what you said- there's no room for hate, but that doesn't mean you have to like them either. I am SO GLAD you showed up just in time to return the funds to their account. This is why I watch your videos, and I couldn't admire what you do more. Thank you for protecting innocent people. Thank you for reporting criminals. Thank you for doing what all of us would do if we could. Keep fighting! Much love!!!

[@unikornkontroller]

This is why elderly parents need to allow more transparency with their finances so their children can keep tabs on it. Many older people won’t even bank online but having an online account allows you to immediately know if somebody has gained access to it.

[@mellem4653]

Any sums of money below a certain $ threshold being wired to international locations should face an automatic delay and scrutiny as these monies are near-impossible to be recovered. If the funds are being sent to a domestic account, then the authorities can investigate the owner of the account who is based in the U.S.

[@nloga-priya]

This guy does more to prevent and stop online scammers than the FBI. not only are you closing the way for scammers, but also educating the public and making them aware. Well done *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* .

[@bookmagicroe9553]

I have two responses when someone I don't know calls me wanting info, or coming on with fearful stories. I tell them I never give information to a stranger who calls. The latest was some guy with an accent saying he was taking a poll. He began by asking personal questions.I noticed a rooster crowing in the background. When I started laughing about the rooster he hung up quickly.

[@lisabrightly]

LMAO @the 🐓

[@happyhermit3141]

Unless it involves planning a surprise party, ANY TIME a voice on the phone or a computer message tells you to keep something a secret alarm bells of the Big Ben variety should go off in your head. Talk to someone IRL!

[@privateprivate8366]

This can become complicated also because, in my case, I suspected my mother might be using the possibility of being scammed, as a way to threaten that I wouldn’t get an inheritance, if I didn’t jump in and fix everything, that didn’t even have anything to do with a scam. It was as if, “If you don’t drop that job…” So, you’re not sure who even you’re being scammed by, as the adult child. I think she was scammed once, by a “Nigerian prince” but, it could be because we’re black and so she felt it must be true.

[@privateprivate8366]

@@mikew.to1 yes, I couldn’t help my mother. She was an extremely determined person, who had the mindset of sunk costs fallacy and seemed to start to think she was running a little cult, where the long failed family business was concerned. I decided to leave, to avoid abuse and if she became a ward of the state, so be it, with all assets going to them. She ultimately spent all she had, on an intellectual property case, so she only left debt and 2 home in poor condition, one of which I now own. The other part of the problem was that I have a younger sister, who felt we were both to comply and so she tried to bully me into it. So, I had the difference of having a sibling, that was also dedicated to our mother’s mindset. I could help neither. Now that mom is gone, she’s made her own trouble, by stealing from the SS Admin. You just learn that helping stupid crazy people, is a fool’s errand.

[@kathysavage2548]

I changed my elderly mom's phone number to mine. Now i can field her calls.

[@denisepurcell4031]

Banks in Australia check when large sums of money are getting transferred. Also most shop assistants also check when several gift cards are purchased

[@henryweaver-g9b]

Scammers……the worst!

[@81redddd]

If someone tells you “ don’t tell anyone “ more than likely it’s something that you shouldn’t be doing 🥴

[@beagle-t6m]

She looks good for 92.

[@helenaroman1543]

These victims are from a different time. They don’t think like we do. It’s a different mindset. Example: My mom is 81. She put together a family history book. She didn’t understand how much easier it would’ve been to create a file & email it to our relatives. Instead, she wanted to make multiple trips to Staples to have photos and papers hand copied. I created a scanned file & emailed it out, but she didn’t understand how that could take 3 hours versus 6 separate multi hour trips to Staples. You must understand these elderly are from a different era, their minds are different too. It’s a mindset. They need to be protected.

[@dantebg100]

My grandma is 101 old😮 but she is suffering form dementia😢 our brain can't survive for that long. We need a medical advice

[@KasongoAdnan]

I love you guys! I think you're super heroes! kudos to you for doing what you do. *VAULT GUARD EXPERT* You may not be able to get them all, but you get enough to make it worthwhile. You save people! Thank you we need more people like you in this generation to stop these scams.