Antidote
Episode 44
A Look Inside the Online Scam Network Taking the Elderly by Storm with Curtis R. Bailey
From fake telephone IRS fraud to digital Grandma scams, attorney Curtis R. Bailey breaks down the five predatory attacks and traits commonly used by scam artists. We also examine sales psychology and why the intergenerational transfer of wealth and expanse of technology has positioned the elderly as the perfect target for Jamaica’s growing scam network in this episode of Antidote hosted by Michael Parker.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Curtis R. Bailey to Antidote.
00:45 How Curtis began helping the elderly.
01:35 A “perfect storm” to prey on the elderly.
02:54 The role of social media.
07:53 Fabricated profiles.
08:53 Different types of scams.
11:30 The Grandparent scam.
13:49 Lottery or sweepstake scam.
15:44 Jamaica’s scam gangs.
18:27 Con artists emotional attacks.
21:10 The five traits used by scam artists.
23:12 A generational gap and traits.
24:53 outsmarting the scammer and sales psychology.
26:25 Shelley Taylor study on aging and trust.
29:56 Elder scam and fraud prevention.
30:48 thanks and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Curtis R. Bailey is licensed in the States of Missouri and Illinois. He is a member of the Missouri Bar, Illinois State Bar Association, St. Clair County Bar Association, and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mr. Bailey serves on the Board of Managers of the Metro United Soccer Club and St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club. He resides in Maryville with his wife, Karen.
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