The phone rings, and the caller ID shows a number you don’t recognize. Do you answer, ignore it, or risk picking up because it could be your doctor’s office, pharmacy, or insurance company?
Whatever your decision is, it can have a profound impact on your life. Because scams are on the rise, many people are encouraging their older loved ones to have scam scripts readily available to protect themselves. These short, prepared responses can be used whenever an unexpected caller asks for personal information or money. Having a script removes the pressure to think on the spot and makes it much easier to end suspicious conversations before they become costly mistakes. Here’s why more seniors are creating these scripts so they can be prepared.
