Almost. I am embarrassed to admit that I got one of those emails where they tell you you've won the lottery and the crooks are inNigeriaor somewhere far away where you can't get at them. I clicked on it, but something about it didn't seem right to me. Also, I couldn't remember entering any lottery. So, when my daughter came to take me to the doctor, I asked her if she had entered me in a lottery. That's when she told me it was a scam.
Anna, 78, Pine Bluff, Ark.
About 20 years ago, my nephew got involved with a woman who was a terrible drug addict. It didn't take long before my nephew was doing drugs, too. My brother, well, he thought his son could do no wrong, and when he got Alzheimer's, he gave his son power of attorney. What a mistake! Next thing he knew his son and the girlfriend had disappeared with a huge chunk of his money.
Paul, 83, Olathe, Kan.
Unfortunately, yes. I have been the victim of a pyramid scheme. Many years ago, I had a friend who was working for a group that sold vitamins. She introduced me to it, took me to a few meetings. She seemed to be doing well and convinced me to join up. Fast forward a few months: The entire thing collapses and everyone loses their investment. She's not my "friend" anymore.
Gina, 70, Bend, Ore.
Oh, my goodness, it is such a worry. We seniors are generally pretty trusting. We don't think there may be people out there trying to take advantage of us. I guess I'd say that the timeshare my husband and I bought into was kind of a scam. When we realized how hard it was to actually book a condo—the best locations were always taken—we felt a little like we'd been scammed.
Cassie, 74, Corte Madera, Calif.
