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
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
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
Four Signs That It’s a Scam
Updated on February 26, 2024 by
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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
Category: Elder Abuse, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare Fraud, Scams, SHINE, SHIP-SMP
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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