Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
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Four Signs That It’s a Scam
Protect yourself from fraud by learning how to identify scams. Here are four tactics scammers use: Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE. Scammers PRESSURE you to act… Read More
Spotting the Signs of Elder Abuse
Abuse can happen to any older person. Abuse can happen at home, at a relative’s home, or in an eldercare facility. There are many types of abuse, including: Physical Emotional Sexual Abandonment Financial Neglect Keep on the look… Read More
Protecting Seniors from Financial Fraud
Senior citizens are all too often the target of fraudsters. Thieves often target the elderly knowing they have had a lifetime to build up financial assets. Many senior citizens worry about their finances and are vulnerable to fraudsters… Read More
Beware of Home Repair Scams After a Hurricane
As we head into Hurricane Season, Southwest Floridians need to be on their toes as door-to-door scammers may attempt to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. Scammers have been known to specifically target older adults who might be dependent… Read More
Did You Know…AAASWFL Offers ANE Training?
Area Agency on Aging for SWFL offers Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Elders (ANE) Training. This is a comprehensive training for professionals who work with older adults. The ANE training raises awareness about the types of abuse, risk… Read More
Fraud Awareness & Prevention After Hurricane Ian
Following Hurricane Ian, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Office of the Inspector General have put out a special newsletter to help bring awareness to common scams, how to avoid them, and what to do to… Read More
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Posted: March 4, 2024 by
How to Recognize Scammers and Avoid Scams
The following tips were taken from the Protect Yourself from Government Imposter Scams handout (.pdf) prepared by the Social Security Administration as part of its annual #SlamtheScam campaign. Recognize Scammers. They may: PRETEND to be from an agency… Read More