They're afraid you might figure out the scam if you think over the investment, consult with your family or seek a professional's advice. Don't be pressured into making a quick decision. Use your own transportation to any meeting that's arranged, rather than depend upon the salesperson's. That way you can leave whenever you want. Leave your checkbook and credit cards at home.
Swindlers often like to develop a false bond of friendship.
They may offer gifts or unsolicited financial advice to gain your trust. Never feel pressured to invest out of courtesy. You're under no obligation to stay on the phone or remain at a meeting with promoters, no matter how much time and effort they've taken to persuade you to make an investment. Con artists know senior citizens often worry about out livingtheir savings or experiencing a catastrophic event that could wipe out savings. They may say the investment is a way to build up so much savings you won't have to worry.