Funeral and Cemetery Scams

Losing a loved one is hard enough on its own without also having to worry about fraud on top of it. The sad truth, however, is that there are two types of funeral and cemetery scams that target seniors, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The first comes in the form of scammers and con artists reading obituaries or either calling or attending a funeral service of someone they don’t even know for the express purpose of taking advantage of the stranger’s grieving loved ones. They may make claims that the individual had an outstanding debt with them in an effort to extort money from relatives.

The second type of scam comes from funeral homes that are in disrepute. These facilities will often take advantage of a person’s unfamiliarity with just how much a funeral costs in order to get unsuspecting family members to pay for extra services they do not need–thereby adding to the bill and putting more money in the pockets of the funeral home. As an example, in this type of scam, a funeral director may insist on using a casket even if a cremation is to be performed.

For more information on the different types of scams that target seniors, and how to watch out for them, make sure to visit our free resources page to download of copy of Senior Shakedown: The Unknown Dangers of Getting Old, and How to Protect Your Loved Ones.

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