Fear, Excitement, and Love: How Scammers Use Emotions to Betray Seniors' Trust

Join us for a discussion about senior scams, a serious issue where individuals 80 and older lose more money than any other age group. This episode dives into common scam tactics, including fear-based, excitement-based, and romance-based impostor scams. Learn to recognize red flags and get tips on protecting yourself and your loved ones. Please note that the Department of Commerce, along with its divisions and offices, refrains from commenting on ongoing and current investigations. Statements are issued only after action is taken against a business or individual. This podcast is hosted by Patrick Fitzgibbon and produced by Katie Scheuch.
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
• Action plumbing press release: blog.commerce.utah.gov/2025/01/16/utah-departm…

• Verify a license: secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html

• DOPL: disciplinary newsletter: dopl.utah.gov/disciplinary-newsletters

• DCP file a complaint: db.dcp.utah.gov/complaints.html