:yh_rotfl For about ten seconds that had me fooled. thing is there are enough real scams out there that old people fall for it's not really that funny.
Just shocking!
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:40 am
by LarsMac
Ah, the Onion.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:08 am
by along-for-the-ride
Funny video. :wah:
I think I shall use your thread, koan, to present some of the scams that are used against the elderly.
Frauds and Scams - Frauds and Scams Used Against the Elderly
So do be careful, especially if your are elderly. You are seen as vulnerable.
Just shocking!
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:33 am
by koan
Yeah, I stopped a moneygram scam from getting $2000 from this one lady. She was told her grandson needed the money for an emergency. I told her to call her son and make sure he knew about it too.
Just shocking!
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:07 am
by Scrat
What's shocking is there is an element of truth to this. Some people are just stupid. Good post though.
Just shocking!
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:34 am
by ZAP
I'd like to take their "Interactive Signs of Life" quiz. How do I find the link?
Just shocking!
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:44 am
by binbag
Gosh, is that video for real koan. If it is, then it's frightning what lies ahead as we reach the twilight of our lives if we have nobody to protect us from those...what can I say, ermm, scumbags.