Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
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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
Participate in a Research Study of the Wireless Emergency Alert System
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with FEMA is having a Nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts! October 4th! We are inviting you to participate in a research study. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the… Read More
STORM UPDATES from the Area Agency on Aging for SWFL
The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) offices will be closed for in-person visits on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29 and 30, 2023, in preparation for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia. The AAASWFL team will continue to be… Read More
New Florida Law Requires Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request After Each General Election
Recent Change in Florida Law: Expiry of Vote-by-Mail Ballot Requests According to the new Florida law, all Vote-by-Mail ballot requests now expire after each general election. This means that if you wish to vote by mail in the… 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
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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