Megan Mack
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WXXI News
A text message instructs you to pay an overdue fee to the Thruway Authority. A phone call asks for your permission to send thousands of dollars worth of medical supplies. A self-proclaimed celebrity asks you to invest in their new business venture.
These kinds of scams are proliferating. They often target older people. So how can we recognize a scam? What do we do if someone we love has been victimized?
Our guests discuss these questions and more with guest host Eric Logan.
Our guests:
- Deputy Brendan Hurley, public information office for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
- Justin McCabe, scam prevention coordinator for Lifespan
- Sally S.*, retired teacher and caregiver for a relative
*Note: We are not using Sally’s full name due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter.
