Is it easy to cheat the money of the elderly?
Not really.
Scammers are also constantly updating their routines.
Low-cost tour groups used to be the hardest hit area for the elderly, and now, the scammers have played new tricks, and those who have elderly people at home have to pay attention, and they will be fooled if they are not careful.
In the past, many elderly people were keen to participate in low-cost tour groups, trying to get cheaper, but as a result, all kinds of forced shopping and extra charges during the trip made them physically and mentally exhausted.
Now, the scammers have learned well, and no longer engage in such obvious low-price groups, but have replaced them with new and more deceptive routines.
They no longer emphasize "low price", but use the banner of "high quality", "in-depth travel", "cultural experience" and so on to attract those who are looking for a higher travel experience.
The prices of these tours do not seem to be low, and even a little higher than ordinary groups, making the elderly let their guard down and feel that there will be no pitfalls.
But in reality, these tours are more boring and more hidden.
For example, they will take the elderly to some so-called "private museums" and "intangible cultural heritage bases", which are actually shopping spots in disguise.
The prices of the goods in these places are often inflated, but the quality is very poor, and the elderly are easily fooled and spend money in vain.
There are also some tour groups, under the banner of "health preservation", organize the elderly to go to some remote areas to participate in the so-called "recuperation activities", which is actually to promote health products.
These supplements are often exaggerated, expensive, and some are even harmful to the health of the elderly.
Older people are easily deceived, in large part because they crave companionship and a sense of identity.
Scammers have seized on this psychology of the elderly, shouting at them and caring for them, so that the elderly mistakenly think that they have found a soulmate, so that they can relax their vigilance and eventually fall into the trap.
There are also some scams that take advantage of the elderly's concern for their children and make up various reasons, such as "the child has an accident", "need to pay a deposit", etc., to defraud the elderly of their money.
These scams, though old-fashioned, still succeed again and again because scammers prey on the emotional weaknesses of the elderly.
So, how to avoid the elderly from being deceived?
It is necessary to remind the elderly not to trust the words of strangers, especially when it comes to money, and be more careful.
Don't be greedy for small bargains, pies will not fall from the sky, low-cost tours, freebies often hide traps behind them.
It is necessary to pay more attention to the psychological needs of the elderly, accompany them more, and communicate with them more.
If the elderly feel lonely and lonely, they are easily taken advantage of by scammers.
Children should pay more attention to the lives of the elderly, understand their needs, and help them establish a healthy lifestyle and social circle.
Thirdly, it is necessary to help the elderly raise their awareness of fraud prevention and let them know about some common scams and preventive measures.
You can show some anti-scam promotional videos for the elderly, or subscribe to some anti-scam public accounts to keep them abreast of the latest scam developments.
The most important thing is to let the elderly know that if they are scammed, do not be afraid, do not feel ashamed, and call the police in time to ask for help.
The support and understanding of family members is very important for the elderly who have been deceived.
Scammers are now becoming more sophisticated, disguising themselves as travel company workers, health product salesmen, and even government workers to approach the elderly and trick them into trusting them.
Therefore, the elderly must be vigilant and do not trust strangers easily.
With the development of the Internet, some new types of online scams have also begun for the elderly.
For example, some criminals will impersonate relatives and friends of the elderly through social software such as WeChat and other social software to defraud money for various reasons.
The elderly should be cautious when using the Internet, do not easily click on unfamiliar links, and do not easily transfer money to strangers.
In conclusion, protecting the elderly from fraud requires the joint efforts of the whole society.
Children should pay more attention to the elderly and help them improve their awareness of fraud prevention; Relevant departments should strengthen supervision and crack down on fraud crimes; Each of us should also be vigilant and report suspicious situations in a timely manner.
The safety of the elderly is related to the happiness of every family.
Don't let the scammers take advantage of it, and let the elderly enjoy their old age in peace.