Scammers are continually updating their con games, and older adults remain a prime target. The West Valley City Police Department took to social media to raise awareness about this growing issue. In a recent post, they announced a session where Chief Jacobs will discuss senior scams with their Property Crimes Unit, aimed at educating the public on prevention tactics.
According to the West Valley City Police Department, they are soliciting questions from the community to directly address during an upcoming live event. “Older adults are often the target of scams—and those scams are getting harder to spot!” notes the post. The live discussion with Chief Jacobs is set to occur on January 28th at 12 pm, providing an opportunity for the public to learn more and to better safeguard their elderly loved ones.
The rising sophistication of scams targeting seniors is a concerning trend. These scams can quickly strip away savings and security from those who have spent their lives building them. West Valley City's proactive response to gather questions ahead of Chief Jacobs' session on Facebook indicates an understanding that staying ahead requires engaging the community directly in conversations about these threats.
