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Protecting Our Elderly from Financial Exploitation
Protecting Our Elderly from Financial Exploitation Posted: 7/15/2020

It’s important to recognize the warning signs of elder financial abuse and protect our seniors. Here are some helpful resources and information to guide you..... Read more

Tags: seniors, Elder Abuse, elder care, scams
Kim’s Catch:  Watch for Open Enrollment Scams
Kim’s Catch: Watch for Open Enrollment Scams Posted: 11/20/2019

With Medicare open enrollment season upon us, it is important to be on the lookout for common scams & to be alert for suspicious outreach. Learn more!.... Read more

Tags: scams, Kim's Catch, Medicare, seniors
ShopSkyer Swindles Customers in Electric Scooter Scam
ShopSkyer Swindles Customers in Electric Scooter Scam Posted: 9/5/2019

Watch out for Shopskyer's electric scooter scam! Read more on how they swindled customers and learn what to do to prevent being a victim..... Read more

Tags: scams, seniors, social media
Kim’s Catch:  FTC Finally Catches Previously Reported Investment Scammer
Kim’s Catch: FTC Finally Catches Previously Reported Investment Scammer Posted: 11/9/2016

Avoid these types of work at home schemes. The FTC took action against a shady telemarketing company that swindled over $9 Million from victims..... Read more

Tags: seniors, scams, investments, Kim's Catch
$100 Wal-Mart/Target Scam Targets Seniors
$100 Wal-Mart/Target Scam Targets Seniors Posted: 3/1/2016

BCA recently received a complaint from a senior citizen who received a postcard offering a savings reward to be used at popular retail stores. The postcard claimed a reward for $100 in savings was bei.... Read more

Tags: scam, retail, seniors
Watch Out for Fraudsters During Medicare’s Open Enrollment
Watch Out for Fraudsters During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Posted: 10/16/2015

Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from October 16, 2015 through December 7, 2015. Senior citizens age 65 and over can review and make changes to their heath and prescription drug coverage options.... Read more

Tags: seniors, Medicare, scams
9 Financial Safety Tips for Seniors
9 Financial Safety Tips for Seniors Posted: 6/11/2015

Senior Citizens often fall victim to fraud and financial abuse. Con artist prey on seniors because they are most likely to have assets, good credit, and savings that the make them attractive to scamme.... Read more

Tags: seniors, safety
Helping Savvy Seniors Avoid Home Improvement Scams
Helping Savvy Seniors Avoid Home Improvement Scams Posted: 2/28/2014

Senior citizens make easy targets for some crooked contractors. Business Consumer Alliance has some helpful tips for seniors to spot these common home improvement scams..... Read more

Tags: scams, consumer tips, seniors