Spot These 10 Scams Before They Ruin Your Retirement

Bereavement rip-offs

Some lowlifes target mourners.

Scammers comb the obituaries for the names of survivors. Then, they call or show up at funerals to exploit relatives by claiming the deceased owed them money.

Grieving seniors also can be preyed upon by disreputable funeral homes aggressively selling unnecessary services. For example, hucksters might imply that a pricey casket is necessary even for a cremation — which is not true in any state.

When you lose someone and need to make arrangements, take a friend along with you to visit funeral homes. And ask to see detailed price lists, because facilities are required to give those upon request.