4 Facts Boomers Should Know About Free Trial Scams
Who doesn’t like free stuff? Unfortunately, criminals know the allure of “free” and use it to get people to commit to trials for products or services they really don’t want or need. Before you know it, you’ve been roped in and start receiving an endless slew…
Read MoreIs He Real or Not: 2 Clues to Look for in Online Dating Profiles
Some women believe there are no good men online. I strongly disagree. Every day, I see my clients attracting good men into their lives even safely during Covid. Part of the reason is they have the tools for quickly being able to discern…
Read MoreHave You Heard of the Coronavirus Vaccine Scams? Yes, They Are Real!
The coronavirus has infected more than 22 million people in the United States, as of Jan. 10, 2021, according to a New York Times database. More than 373,000 people in the United States have died from this highly viral disease…
Read MoreCommon Scams Targeting the Elderly and How to Avoid Them
Elderly people face all of the same scams as everyone else, but some scams disproportionately affect the older generations. Many of these fall under the umbrella of elder fraud – the misappropriation or abuse of financial control…
Read MoreStaying Social After 60: How to Avoid Fake Friend Requests on Facebook
A man named Randy Scott (not his real name), requested to ‘friend me’ on Facebook. I often get military men, middle-aged and older men, requesting to be friends. I delete them since my rule of thumb is, “Don’t accept friend requests from people I don’t know.” Read More
How to Get Started on Airbnb as an Older Adult (the Fastest Growing Group of Hosts!)
Would you be surprised if I told you that the fastest growing group of hosts on Airbnb is seniors? You shouldn’t be! After all, older adults own the lion’s share or properties throughout the world. They also have the time to dedicate to being fantastic hosts and the life experience to avoid painful mistakes. As […]
Read MoreDon’t Be a Victim This Christmas – Exposing the Worst Scam Targeting Grandmas
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. It’s the happy time of year filled with the hustle and bustle of preparing to celebrate with family and friends. But for too many of us older women…
Read MoreCrazy Senior Dating Expectations: “Nurse or a Purse” vs. “George Clooney”
Rekindling the spark in your love life when you’re over 50 might not be as easy as it used to be, but it’s not a far-fetched reality. The senior dating scene has its fair share of crazy scammers looking for a nurse…
Read MoreBut I Can’t WAIT to Meet You! The Challenges of Online Dating Past 60
I copied and pasted the scammer’s message into the white block for reporting fake profiles. This was the eighth this week. The copy is almost always identical too, and goes like this: [Some guy] has found the love of his life…
Read MoreStaying Safe on Senior Dating Sites: A Professional Dating Coach Weighs in
Today more than ever, women over the age of 50 are finding opportunities for love and friendship in the unlikeliest of places. They are meeting in competitive sporting events, senior living communities, book clubs, cruises and traveling groups. Read More