Scammers Use Fake Emergencies to Steal Your Money January 31, 2023 Local News·Recent Updates·Scams·Seniors original post:Scammers Use Fake Emergencies to Steal Your Money | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov) Someone calls or contacts you saying they’re a family Read More
Watch Out for THIS Social Security Scam January 12, 2023 Local News·Recent Updates·Scams Scam tries to suspend your number Hearst television news There is a letter in the mail going around saying your Social Security Read More
Reporting elder financial abuse January 10, 2023 Elder Financial Abuse·Financial Exploitation·Recent Updates·Seniors There are four steps to help protect your loved ones from financial abuse: PREVENT, RECOGNIZE, RECORD, REPORT Read More
Scam victims may feel stupid. And ashamed. And that’s perfectly normal September 13, 2022 Elder Financial Abuse·Financial Exploitation·Recent Updates Getting scammed is bad enough. But what are victims then supposed to do with the feelings of foolishness and frustration that often Read More
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day May 18, 2021 Elder Financial Abuse·Recent Updates·Seniors May is Older Americans Month and June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. During this time, we celebrate communities of strength Read More
Covid-19 Consumer Scams April 19, 2021 COVID19·Fraud·Recent Updates·Scams·Uncategorized As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the United States, the FCC has learned of scam text-message campaigns and robocalls that prey Read More
Coronavirus Scams Targeting Older Americans April 16, 2021 Fraud·Recent Updates·Scams The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a new hook for robocall and text scammers, many specifically targeting older Americans’ concerns about health and Read More
How to Combat Elder Abuse April 15, 2021 Elder Financial Abuse·Recent Updates Putting an end to elder abuse starts with recognizing the problem. If you believe you or a loved one is the victim Read More
Tuesday Tip: Long-Term Care Calculator April 13, 2021 Financial Aid·Recent Updates The rising cost of long-term care, coupled with an increasing array of options, can make it difficult for families to find the Read More
Home is Where the Heart Is April 8, 2021 Elder Financial Abuse·Recent Updates The NCEA is pleased to announce a new checklist, “Home is Where the Heart Is.” Ensuring the health and welfare of our Read More