FIAM - Seats to Nowhere: Three Seniors, Three Scams, One Playbook

**Welcome to Fraud in a Moment** - This 5-minute story shares the trifecta of scamming three Seniors all out of events through ticket fraud. Three different individuals each attracted to a different type of event, each with hopes and dreams, only to have them challenged by the circumstances of exploitation. Listen in and see how each of them make out. **If you like this story - please click the SHARE button above and share with an important senior in your world!** **BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP MORE STORIES LIKE THIS ONE COMING!** Check out our other stories: [www.youtube.com/@FIAM4U00](www.youtube.com/@FIAM4U00) Check out the https://MARC4U.org website for all things Fraud Awareness for Seniors and **Retirees including our full-length episodes of Fraud on the Front Porch** http://www.youtube.com/@FraudontheFrontPorch discussing the ocean of fraud plaguing Seniors and Retirees. **Intro Liner:** They told her the tickets were selling out… They told him bots were buying everything… They told another that seniors were getting ‘priority access’… They never told any of them that the tickets didn’t exist — and the events were nothing more than illusions crafted to drain their savings. Three victims. Three tactics. One truth: the scammers controlled the supply, the urgency, and the lies. This is **Fraud in a Moment** and the truth starts now. **Lessons Learned for Senior Audiences** 1. **Only buy tickets from official event websites or authorized resellers** — never from unsolicited texts, calls, or emails. 2. **Beware of urgency tactics** like “limited seats left” or “act now” — scammers use artificial scarcity to pressure seniors. 3. **Never send money to unfamiliar accounts** — wire transfers and cash demands are major red flags. 4. **Verify event details independently** — check the official venue or organizer before purchasing. 5. **Avoid secrecy** — legitimate sellers never tell you not to consult others or to act immediately. 6. **Report suspicious offers immediately** — IC3.gov and local authorities can help prevent further losses.