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How to Report Medicare Fraud

Oct 19, 2023 | Insurance, Scams

Reading Time: 2 minutesMedicare fraud, misleading Medicare policies, and scams are increasing! Federal officials say complaints from seniors who were tricked into buying misleading Medicare policies are increasing. They might have been enrolled without their consent...

Slam the Scam Day

Mar 9, 2023 | Resources, Scams

Reading Time: 3 minutesMarch 9th is Slam The Scam Day. Learn how to spot Social Security Scams and how to protect yourself. Be on the lookout for fake calls, texts, emails, messages on social media, or letters in the mail from scammers pretending to be with the...

Avoiding Medicare Schemes During Fall Open Enrollment

Oct 13, 2022 | Insurance, Scams, Teleconnection Recordings, Video Presentation

Reading Time: < 1 minute October 15 – December 7, 2022 is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. This is prime time for scammers to be at work, but it is also a time for us to be on high alert. We will discuss information important for you during this enrollment...

Shonda’s story: Why Caregiving is a Challenge and an Honor

Sep 12, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Family Caregiver Stories, Scams

Reading Time: 4 minutesShonda Bell became an advocate for people with dementia after both of her parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s two years apart, requiring her to navigate complex medical issues and even financial fraud. Shonda Bell — a special education...

8 Terrible Senior Scams

Mar 27, 2022 | Scams

Reading Time: 8 minutesSeniors are targeted everyday through e-mail, regular mail, and the telephone. Nearly every scam is designed to trick you into either sending money or providing your personal information. The first way scammers do this is to get you to believe...

Utility Scams to watch out for

Dec 27, 2021 | Scams

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMany electric, water, and natural gas customers throughout the country are being targeted by impostor utility scams. Scammers also take advantage of natural disasters and other disruptive scenarios when households are otherwise preoccupied....

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