Holiday scams are exploding - and older adults are being targeted more than ever. In this episode of the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast, host Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes sits down with identity theft expert Eva Velasquez, President & CEO of the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) - a well-regarded national organization that provides free, confidential support to identity crime victims - to break down the most common scams hitting women 50+ this season and how to protect your peace.
We cover fake online shopping sites, delivery-text hoaxes, tech-support traps, and the heartbreaking “Grandma, it’s me” emergency scam. Eva also explains the emotional toll these crimes take on older adults, why shame keeps so many victims silent, and the urgent effect of the massive generational wealth transfer that’s drawing scammers directly to older adults.
You’ll learn what to do immediately if something feels “off,” simple steps to safeguard your identity, and where to get free, confidential help if you’ve been targeted. CHEERS to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies!
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Eva Velasquez is the President & CEO of the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center, which provides free support and guidance to identity crime victims and anyone seeking information on fraud, scams, or data breaches. With more than 30 years of experience in consumer protection, fraud prevention, and victim advocacy, Eva is one of the nation’s most respected voices on identity crime. She has been featured on CBS Mornings, NBC Nightly News, The New York Times, Fortune, NPR, CNBC’s American Greed, and numerous national outlets. Before joining the ITRC, Eva spent over two decades with the San Diego District Attorney’s Office, where she led major initiatives supporting crime victims. She is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Justice National Crime Victim Service Award and the National Consumer League’s Florence Kelley Leadership Award. Eva also serves on multiple advisory boards and regularly briefs federal agencies and policymakers on emerging scam trends and consumer risks.
RESOURCES & LINKS Free ITRC Support: www.idtheftcenter.org
Mastercard “Anatomy of a Scam”: https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/news-and-trends/stories/2025/anatomy-of-a-scam-episode-one.html
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