A local financial coach is trying to expose common scams that people are still falling for, especially the elderly.
Connie Miller with DeWitt Savings Bank indicates phishing emails are a form of scam that has been around for a while; however, now perpetrators are using AI to make them more convincing and fool more victims. She says to be wary of any emails or phone calls that you are not expecting.
Miller indicates PayPal scams are on the rise, it seems. She notes that this will typically show up as an invoice on your account, but again, if you are not expecting it, you should ignore it.
Debit cards being compromised is something Miller has been noticing recently as well. They believe the card numbers could be getting purchased off the dark web, which she mentions happens more often than it used to.
While it may seem like getting scammed is inevitable with the development of technology, Miller believes all hope is not lost, especially when you are being proactive.
Scammers are constantly developing new methods to take advantage of people, which is why it is important to always keep up with your accounts and be vigilant for suspicious activity.
