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Kampania "Solidarni z seniorami - razem damy radę" - przeciwdziałanie oszustwom w dobie koronawirusa
"Solidarity with seniors" campaign - counteracting fraud in the era coronavirus

Author(s): Ewelina Florczak, Łukasz Salwarowski
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: Instytut Dyskursu i Dialogu
Keywords: seniors;economic fraud;fraud in the times of coronavirus;"Solidarity with Seniors - we can do it together campaign;

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the problem of fraud and scams directed at the elderly. The problem of fraud during the coronavirus period was particularly marked. The most common methods used by criminals are outlined. Then the authors refer to six methods of psycho manipulation, which are used during extortions on seniors. The next part of the article presents the „Solidarity with Seniors – we will manage together” campaign, under which the Manko-Głos Seniora Association supports seniors during the coronavirus period, as well as educates them and warns against fraud and scams.

  • Issue Year: II/2020
  • Issue No: 2 (4)
  • Page Range: 93-105
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish