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YELLOW SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER

Avoiding Scams

Approach all texts, emails, direct messages and phone calls with skepticism. Use these warning signs and techniques to minimize falling for scams.

Signs it’s a scam
  • It claims you’ve won something or are getting anything for free.
  • It’s about a purchase, delivery or transaction you don’t remember.
  • You didn’t initiate the exchange. If it’s out of the blue, that’s a red flag.
  • You’re asked to pay in a shady way (gi! cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo, Cash App, PayPal or Zelle).
  • It’s related to something in the news, like a donation request for a natural disaster.
  • You feel panicked. Criminals want to trigger your fight or flight response.

Safety precautions you should take
  • Don’t pick up calls from unknown numbers.
  • Don’t click on links in texts, emails, or other messages that are from an unknown source. (It's OK to click on links for trusted sources like emails from the Senior Center.)
  • Assume people and companies aren’t who they say.
  • Reach out to the person or company through a secondary contact to verify.
  • Ask a friend or family member about suspicious messages.
  • Slow down and trust your gut.

Important phone numbers
Amazon: 888-280-4331
Apple: 800-692-7753
IRS: 800-829-1040
Social Security Administration: 800-772-1213

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  • Home
  • COVID
  • Calendar
  • Events
  • Programs
    • Activities >
      • Games
      • Language Classes
      • Exercise Classes
      • Other Social Activities
    • Homemaker Program
    • Transportation >
      • Ride Request
      • Transportation Overview
      • Meet the Volunteer Drivers
      • Transportation Guidelines
      • CarWrap
    • Grocery Delivery Program
    • Support Services >
      • Medicare
  • Contact
    • Executive Director
    • Homemaker Program Manager
    • Support Services Manager
    • Transportation Manager
    • Program Assistant
    • Bookkeeper
    • Operations Assistant
    • Marketing Manager
    • Miller Fellow
  • Other
    • SurveyResults
    • Let the Bricks Breathe
    • Raffle
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Planned Giving
    • Volunteer
    • Board of Trustees
    • Mission & Objectives >
      • Strategic Plan
    • Partnerships
    • Annual Appeal
    • Annual Report
    • (e)Newsletter
    • Wesley Matthews
    • Dementia Friendly
    • Giving Tuesday
    • Ripples
    • Art
    • Tours
    • How to use My Senior Center
    • Avoiding Scams
    • Other Senior Resources