{"id":5282,"date":"2024-12-10T16:54:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T16:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/northandwestvancouver\/blog\/holiday-scams-what-seniors-should-look-out-for\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T18:20:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:20:37","slug":"holiday-scams-what-seniors-should-look-out-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/northandwestvancouver\/blog\/holiday-scams-what-seniors-should-look-out-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Scams: What Seniors in BC Should Look Out For \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Holiday Scams\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Holiday Scams: What Seniors Should Look Out For | <\/strong>Scammers and con artists are all around us these days. It seems that no matter where we turn, a nefarious individual or group is looking to scam us. To make matters worse, they\u2019re becoming more sophisticated in their approach. As we rely more heavily on the technology at our fingertips, sometimes all it takes is a wrong click and suddenly our personal information and money is up for grabs.<\/p>\n

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The Canadian Government reports that from January 2014 to December 2016, Canadians age 60 to 79 lost almost $28 million to various scams.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And what\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year for scammers? The holiday season, of course. It\u2019s a time of giving, charity, and all-around goodwill \u2013 but all of that can make us more vulnerable to the schemes that are out there. Seniors are certainly no exception. It\u2019s common for scammers to target seniors because they often have large nest eggs and exceptional credit scores, but little financial management. Additionally, memory issues and cognitive decline may make them more willing to give up valuable information.<\/p>\n

According to CPA Canada\u2019s Fraud Protection for Seniors webinar, seniors are targeted more frequently because they: are home, often alone, all day; may feel lonely, isolated and overly trusting; struggle with health issues; and have more readily available money. Fraudsters play off these vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n

Knowing what to look out for can save seniors from having their finances or even identity compromised. Below are some of the more common scams that target older adults during the holiday season. Share these with senior clients so that they can stay guarded and safely enjoy the holiday season.<\/p>\n

Common Holiday Scams: What Seniors Should Look Out For<\/strong><\/h2>\n