Protect Your Grandma From Healthcare Fraud
Older adults can be among the nation’s most vulnerable when it comes to scams. People who are now in their 70s, 80s, and 90s were generally raised to be polite and trusting. They may have trouble just...
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“Senator Richard Lugar is not Summoning Medicare Employees to Seniors’ Homes...
A local 86-year old woman received a call supposedly from Medicare. The caller informed her that he was summoned by Senator Richard Lugar to stop by and explain some Medicare benefits to her. He...
View Article“Wolves at Play”
Edna, an elderly woman, lived alone in a quiet subdivision. She usually was very careful about letting people into her home. However, a young woman came to her door “who looked nice enough.” Edna...
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BBB of Acadiana warns of elderly emergency alert scam
As people live longer and longer, the elderly look to maintain their independence through the golden years. But one national scam operating into the Acadiana area is taking advantage of local seniors...
View Article“No Money? No “Get Out of Jail Free” Card!
Years ago, our prisons were flooded with people unable to pay bills. Let’s fast forward to today. Imagine those out-of-work, disabled, elderly, etc. that might crowd the prisons. Or students just...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau warns elderly to beware Medicare/Medicaid scams
The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is alerting elderly and disabled residents in Acadiana to beware of unsolicited phone calls from unscrupulous people looking to obtain Medicare or Medicaid...
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BBB Warns Seniors of Deceptive Telemarketing Calls Offering Free Medical...
BBB is alerting seniors and caretakers to be wary of phone calls or voicemails from a company offering a “free” personal alarm system. BBB Serving Greater Cleveland has reported an influx of inquiries...
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‘Life Alert’ Scam Targets Elderly
A new scam is hitting the phones and targeting seniors across the country with the promise of a free medical alert system. The robocall, claiming to be from the popular “I’ve fallen and can’t get up”...
View ArticleGeoffrey Ramer of Costa Rica, Winner of $1.88 Million – Not if we can help it!!!
Hundreds of elderly people have fallen victim to believing that they are grand-prize sweepstakes winners! For 5 years (from 2008 to 2013), calls from Costa Rica were made to individuals, who were...
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