Part 1: Protecting Seniors from Scams & Fraud

Guest: Jeff Jones, Chandler Police Department

This week on Solving Life’s Next Chapter, host Lydia Wietsma, Certified Senior & Probate Real Estate Specialist, sits down with Jeff Jones from the Chandler Police Department for an essential conversation about the rising threat of scams targeting seniors in Chandler and the East Valley.

In Part 1 of this two-part series, Jeff provides an inside look at the most common fraud schemes affecting older adults today — from phone scams and online imposters to government impersonation and gift-card fraud. He breaks down how scammers choose their victims, the tactics they use to create fear and urgency, and real examples of cases happening right here in our community.

Lydia and Jeff also discuss:
• Why seniors are at higher risk
• Red flags families should never ignore
• What to do immediately if something feels “off”
• How to help aging loved ones stay safe without taking away independence

This episode is a must-listen for seniors, caregivers, adult children, and anyone who wants to better understand how to protect vulnerable loved ones from financial exploitation.

🎧 Tune in to Solving Life’s Next Chapter
📻 Sundays from 3:00–3:30 PM on 960 AM The Patriot

Hosted by Lydia Wietsma, Senior & Probate REALTOR®
📘 Author of Solving Life’s Next Chapter — Available on Amazon

📞 Helpful Resources Mentioned


Chandler Police (Non-Emergency): 480-782-4130


AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 877-908-3360 AARP+1


Arizona Attorney General – Consumer Protection / Consumer Fraud Line: 800-352-8431 NAAG+1


Real Estate & Senior Transition Help – Lydia Wietsma: (602) 688-4310

 

Part 1: Protecting Seniors from Scams &amp; Fraud
Guest: Jeff Jones, Chandler Police Department
This week on Solving Life&rsquo;s Next Chapter, host Lydia Wietsma, Certified Senior &amp; Probate Real Estate Specialist, sits down with Jeff Jones from the Chandler Police Department for an essential conversation about the rising threat of scams targeting seniors in Chandler and the East Valley.
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Jeff provides an inside look at the most common fraud schemes affecting older adults today &mdash; from phone scams and online imposters to government impersonation and gift-card fraud. He breaks down how scammers choose their victims, the tactics they use to create fear and urgency, and real examples of cases happening right here in our community.
Lydia and Jeff also discuss: &bull; Why seniors are at higher risk &bull; Red flags families should never ignore &bull; What to do immediately if something feels &ldquo;off&rdquo; &bull; How to help aging loved ones stay safe without taking away independence
This episode is a must-listen for seniors, caregivers, adult children, and anyone who wants to better understand how to protect vulnerable loved ones from financial exploitation.
🎧 Tune in to Solving Life&rsquo;s Next Chapter 📻 Sundays from 3:00&ndash;3:30 PM on 960 AM The Patriot
Hosted by Lydia Wietsma, Senior &amp; Probate REALTOR&reg; 📘 Author of Solving Life&rsquo;s Next Chapter &mdash; Available on Amazon
📞 Helpful Resources Mentioned
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Chandler Police (Non-Emergency): 480-782-4130
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AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 877-908-3360 <a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">AARP+1</a>
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Arizona Attorney General &ndash; Consumer Protection / Consumer Fraud Line: 800-352-8431 <a href="https://www.naag.org/our-work/center-for-consumer-protection/consumer-file-a-complaint/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">NAAG+1</a>
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Real Estate &amp; Senior Transition Help &ndash; Lydia Wietsma: (602) 688-4310
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As a real estate probate specialist helping people solve their loved one’s final challenges, the critical (and often hidden or misunderstood) details of having not only one’s life in order, but one’s documents safely up to date is vitally important.
Many people fail to prepare correctly for their end of life and those who are left managing everything are often in the dark. Lydia wrote Solving Life’s Next Chapter to offer basic guidance to the average person who may be managing a parent’s property after death, or another loved one.

As a real estate probate specialist helping people solve their loved one&rsquo;s final challenges, the critical (and often hidden or misunderstood) details of having not only one&rsquo;s life in order, but one&rsquo;s documents safely up to date is vitally important. Many people fail to prepare correctly for their end of life and those who are left managing everything are often in the dark. Lydia wrote&nbsp;Solving Life&rsquo;s Next Chapter&nbsp;to offer basic guidance to the average person who may be managing a parent&rsquo;s property after death, or another loved one.

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