Welcome to Spot the Scam with our sponsor, Clearwater Credit Union. SVP of Payment Operations Brittany DeVries and Detective Ethan Smith with the Missoula Police Department joined NBC Montana Today anchor Jason Hurst to talk about the increase in romance scams targeting the elderly.
Smith explained that scammers often target elderly or recently widowed individuals, building emotional relationships online before asking for money, while DeVries noted red flags such as rapid declarations of love and requests for funds from someone never met in person. They encouraged viewers to watch for warning signs, avoid sending money, and stay connected with vulnerable family members to help prevent scams.
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