VULNERABLE ELDERLY
I was chatting to an 84 year old acquaintance yesterday. She was a bit upset and distracted, as her only local family member had decided to go to Aussie to live.
While distressed, she had received a phone call from a very pleasant sounding lady from her bank. The lady listened to her woes and sympathised with her plight.
You've guessed it- my friend not only gave the "lovely " lady her bank account number, but her PIN number as well.
This age group come from an era where people left their doors unlocked, and the keys in their car ignition. They take people at face value.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.6% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.4% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Suspicious Guy
Keep an eye on this guy, pretended to read the water meter, then wandered up the drive crowbar in hand when I asked what he wanted he said power and is there a dog.We have smart meters. He opened my neighbours gate (we are 3 units) and went in the back of her place with his crowbar. My son went round there and he took off. Police informed.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
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