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• My aunt was excited because she got a phone call telling her she had won a car. In order to collect it, she had to pay some kind of a gift fee. She paid the fee but never received the car. What can I tell her to do in the future so she does not get caught by another scam?
• My elderly aunt had a man come to her door and offer to do some house repairs. He got her to sign a contract and pay an advance fee. He then left to get materials and she never saw him again. What can I tell her to do in the future so she does not get caught by a scam again?

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see also:

• More Abuse of Older Adults FAQs

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