Swampscott Scam Prevention Talk Review

1. Agenda

Based on the transcript, the likely agenda for the “Scam Prevention - Talk About Town” session was:

• 0:05 Introduction & Overview of Scams
  • Presenter introduces the topic, highlighting the prevalence and evolving nature of scams targeting various age groups, especially seniors.
  • Emphasis on the goal of scams (money/valuables) and methods (phone, text, email, mail, internet).
  • General advice: Legitimate entities don’t ask for gift cards/cash; protect personal information.
• 2:39 Detailed Discussion of Common Scam Types
  • Grandparent Scam (2:39) - Including variations like gift card requests (5:08).
  • Healthcare/Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud (5:41)
  • Counterfeit Prescription Drugs (6:35)
  • Funeral and Cemetery Scams (7:31)
  • Fraudulent Anti-Aging Products (8:31)
  • Telemarketing Scams (9:43)
  • Pigeon Drop ([