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Four Personality Types

Four personalities.
The Fiercely Independent
  • Values self-reliance
  • Resistant to interference
  • Can view an offer of help as a threat to autonomy

Approach

  • Emphasize how fraud prevention helps to maintain independence
  • Present information as an "FYI" rather than advice
  • Ask for their expertise: "What precautions would you recommend to your friends?"

Example opener: "Mom, I know you've always been great at managing your finances. I recently read about some new scams targeting retirees. What would you suggest people do to protect themselves?"

The Worrier
The Trusting Soul
The Tech-Savvy Senior