Protecting Seniors in The Villages: Insights from Larry Moran on Fraud and Scams
In this episode of 'Open Forum in the Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Larry Moran, a retired wealth advisor and manager of the Brownwood Wildwood division of Seniors vs. Crime. They discuss Larry's journey, the work done by Seniors vs. Crime, and various scams targeting the elderly in The Villages. Larry shares his extensive experience, revealing some of the most significant cases he's worked on, including a fraudulent power-of-attorney scam and other common frauds involving landscapers, pool contractors, roofers, dentist offices, and auto purchases. The episode also features practical advice for seniors on avoiding scams, along with a brief Alzheimer's tip from Dr. Craig Curtis. Larry mentions his published book, 'Seniors Vs Crime,' available on Amazon, which documents his major cases and aids seniors in recognizing red flags. The podcast, hosted by Mike Roth, is a listener-supported passion project aimed at providing knowledge and inspiration to the residents of The Villages.
00:00 Introduction to the Open Forum
01:43 Meet Larry Moran: Wealth Advisor Turned Crime Fighter
03:57 The Biggest Case: A Tale of Fraud and Betrayal
06:49 Common Scams Targeting Seniors
12:51 Alzheimer's Tips from Dr. Craig Curtis
14:11 More on Roofing Scams
20:51 Protecting Yourself from Scams
22:57 Larry Moran's Books and Personal Stories
25:21 Closing Remarks and Supporter Shout Outs
Open Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike Roth
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