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
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
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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How to Recognize Scammers and Avoid Scams
Posted on March 4, 2024 by
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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
Category: Elder Abuse, Government Agencies Tags: elder abuse, elder abuse prevention, elder fraud prevention, Fraud prevention, Scams, SlamtheScam
Protecting Seniors from Financial Fraud
Updated on November 28, 2023 by
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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
Category: Elder Abuse, Government Agencies Tags: elder abuse, elder abuse prevention, elder fraud prevention, Fraud prevention
Fraud Awareness & Prevention After Hurricane Ian
Updated on December 2, 2022 by
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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
Category: Elder Abuse, Health & Wellness Tags: elder abuse, fraud awareness, Fraud prevention, Scams
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