What are the common routines to cheat the elderly?

I'm sorry to hear that someone used the trust and kindness of the elderly to cheat.

Here are some common tricks to deceive the elderly. Please pay attention to them and their families to prevent being cheated:

1. Telephone fraud: Liars pretend to be relatives, public security organs or bank staff, and obtain personal information, bank accounts, passwords, etc. of the elderly through fictitious reasons. Old people should be vigilant, don't disclose personal information at will, and call the police in time.

2. Fake public welfare organizations: Liars collect money from the elderly under the banner of public welfare, or defraud money in the name of helping poor children. The elderly should ask the other party to show relevant certificates, choose to cooperate with regular public welfare organizations, and don't transfer money or donate money at will.

3. Fake service personnel: Liars pretend to be water, electricity and gas maintenance workers, couriers, etc. Deliberately create a situation to let the old people relax their vigilance. Old people should protect themselves by double confirming the identity of strangers before receiving them into their homes.

4. Winning fraud: The swindler sends a false winning notice and asks the elderly to pay a deposit, handling fee or deposit to get the so-called prize. Old people should be rational and don't believe in these inducements.

5. Investment fraud: The swindler lures the elderly to invest with a high rate of return, so that the elderly can be deceived. The elderly should fully understand the risks before investing and choose formal financial institutions for consultation and investment.

In order to guard against these scams, the elderly and their families can take the following measures: educate the elderly about common scams and awareness of prevention, and encourage them to remain vigilant. Instruct the elderly not to disclose personal information casually, especially bank card number, password and ID card information. Encourage the elderly to communicate closely with their families, share possible suspicious situations, and seek help and consultation in time. Remind the elderly to pay more attention to network security, and don't click on unfamiliar links and download suspicious software to avoid becoming victims of online fraud. It is emphasized that the elderly should ensure the safety of personal funds and choose formal channels for trading and investment. If the elderly or their families think they have been cheated, they should call the police immediately and seek help from the local authorities.