Many older adults are savvy about telephone scams, but a sizable minority remain vulnerable, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when they simulated a “government impersonation” scam — contacting seniors and pretending to be federal employees — over two-thirds knew how to handle the situation: They ignored it.
The rest, however, “engaged” with the “scammer.” They either called an 800 number sent to them by mail or email, or answered a call from the fictional government agency the researchers devised.
Source: USNEWS
