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Metro Phoenix Clubs & Organizations Arizona Elder Fraud Prevention Team Victimization Issues Why Does Someone Fall For a Telephone Line UNDERSTANDING VICTIMIZATION Quality of Life Issues loneliness, helplessness, boredom Common Personality Traits Agents of Influence VICTIM PROFILE Five Categories of Victims Gregarious--friendly to everyone Can’t pass a good deal Can’t be fooled Vulnerable-experienced recent trauma Naïve-wants to believe GOOD ADVICE MAY NOT WORK Agents of Influence: Speak to our emotions and needs Use positions of authority for credibility Act friendly-use first names Rely upon scarcity and fear Give sense of urgency, immediacy RED FLAGS The caller is from Canada The caller is from a well know publishing house, customs office, law firm The caller has a large sum of money in your name The caller needs money for taxes or fees The fee must be sent now. PREVENTION TECHNIQUES Reduce unwanted calls-Telephone Preference Service Do business with those you know and trust Do not give confidential information-not even partial information Don’t sign up for contests or sweepstakes Lost money is lost-beware of bogus recovery services scams Telephone Solicitation Act Telephone Solicitation Act Requires more telemarketers to register with the Secretary of State Must keep “Do Not Call” lists No caller ID blocking devices No pre-recorded messages Deceptive Mail & Prevention Act Deceptive Mail & Prevention Act Sweepstakes promoters must have address or toll free # for notification Promoter has 60 days to take name off list In effect until person makes written request Private citizen can sue in state court if not taken off list $500 or actual monetary losses Favorite Links Arizona Attorney General's Office Federal Trade Commission Privacy Statement Neighborhood Link Terms of Use © 1997 - 2006 Neighborhood Link, Inc.