Frauds and Scams

RED ALERTS

Funeral Home Imposters

Someone from a funeral home calls you URGENTLY asking for money.  RED FLAG: They want you to pay with ApplePay or Zelle or wire transfer or some bizarre method like a gift card or cryptocurrency.  DO NOT RESPOND. If you are working with a funeral home, you dial them yourself and talk to someone you know directly.

More information is on the Federal Trade Commission website: Imposters prey on families preparing for the funeral of a loved one.

Embalming

The funeral home tells you embalming is required by the government.  …

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Funeral Insurance

You get far less than you think…

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