This propensity for trust combined with the possible separation from a spouse, a family that lives far away, and a slick con artist s empty promises clouds their judgment. These scammers approach their target victims with Investment Frauds, Ponzi Schemes, Promissory Note Frauds, Bogus Invoicing to Alzheimer s Patients and Romance Scams. A great percentage of these losses could have been prevented if the steps outlined in this book had been followed. Scammers will call you on the phone, knock on your door, contact you through the U.S. Mail or through the internet via email, webpages or bulletin boards. Many precautionary steps must be taken to combat such frauds.
Attention needs to be given to everything from handling the mail to taking out the trash.