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1.
Why are older people common targets for romance scammers?
They usually have more assets than younger people. Older people can be prime targets because of their assets.
2.
Why might a money-transfer opportunity require that you sign a non-disclosure agreement?
To prevent you from discussing the deal with other people. This is a common tactic in investment fraud.
3.
About how many seniors have been victimized by elder financial fraud?
One in 5. About one in 5 Americans over 60 have been defrauded financially.
4.
How do pyramid schemes differ from legitimate sales opportunities?
They offer payments to people only for recruiting new members. Legitimate sales opportunities involve selling actual products, while pyramid schemes do not involve paying people to sell actual products.
5.
If you are unsure whether a broker is licensed, you should contact _______.
Your state securities regulator. Brokers are registered at the state level.
6.
Which of the following job offers is most likely a work-at-home scam?
Processing rebates for two hours a day for $500. Pay that is far above market rates is a classic sign of a scam.
7.
A blockchain is a transparent ledger of _______ transactions that anyone can view.
Transactions. Blockchains maintain a decentralized, secure record of transactions.
8.
Which of the following descriptions of an investment is a telephone scammer most likely to use?
"Risk-free". Scammers often describe their investments as risk-free.