Many of the provisions of the new health-care law have not yet been implemented, yet a new wave of scans seeking to exploit the uncertain ease of a new health-care law have already begun. State insurance commissioners and attorneys general are warning consumers about these woo often aggressive for scam artists, that are often targeting […]
Category: Elder Abuse Prevention
The Internal Revenue Service reminds consumers to avoid identity theft scams that use the IRS name, logo or Web site in an attempt to convince taxpayers that the scam is a genuine communication from the IRS. Scammers may use other federal agency names, such as the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
In an identity theft scam, […]
Elder Abuse is a growing problem. Unfortunately, seniors have become the favored target of unscrupulous persons who see their vulnerability as a means to a profit. Sadly, much of the abuse and exploitation is perpetrated by the people who are most trusted by the victims - like their spouses, children, grandchildren, caregivers, or financial or […]
Would you pay $60 for something you could get for as little as $1 and probably don’t need at all? A company called National Deed Service is hoping to persuade homeowners to part with the extra cash to purchase a “certified copy” of the deed to their home. Officials in many states are warning homeowners […]
Deter Identity Thieves
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. To safeguard your personal information and deter identity thieves, you should adopt the following habits:
1. Always shred personal documents before you discard them.
2. Resist giving out your social security number, and do so only if required.
3. Do not […]
More than two million people age 65 and older1 call “home” the 17,000-plus nursing homes they reside in throughout the United States. Unfortunately, “home” is a nicer place for some than it is for others.
The Nursing Home Reform Law of 1987 requires nursing homes to provide all residents with quality care in an environment that […]
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