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Senior Medicare Patrol
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) team members help educate and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. To learn more, visit https://smpresource.org/. Ask for help. If you have… Read More
Scam Alert: Do Not Click the Link to Claim SSA Benefits
Emails to apply for retirement starting in 2025 are phony The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is warning the public of a new scam tactic by criminals trying to lure potential retirement applicants… Read More
SCAM ALERT: Skimming at ATMs
Recently, several financial institutions in the Tallahassee area have reported finding skimming devices on some of their ATMs. Regardless of where you live, it is important to understand what skimming is and how to protect yourself from it…. Read More
Protect Yourself from Financial Scams This Holiday Season
Financial scams and fraud can happen at any time but usually start toincrease during this time of year. Older adults are especially vulnerable.Protect yourself and your loved ones from being scammed or becoming a victim of fraud this… Read More
Prevent, Detect, Report
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) team members help educate and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. To learn more, visit https://smpresource.org/. Ask for help. If you have… Read More
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Never Sign Anything in Exchange for ‘Free’ Services – It’s a Scam!
Medicare.gov has shared the latest scam targeting older adults! Scammers, sometimes posing as salespeople, are offering “free” services or gifts. Beware, they may be trying to trick you into signing up for hospice care without your knowledge. How… Read More