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Protect Yourself Against Abuse!
Loan Modification ScamsIRS ScamsAdvance Fee Loan ScamStimulus Payment ScamOprah Winfrey Competition ScamScams at Senior CentersCaller ID ScamWork at Home ScamsForeclosure Scams The State of California has issued warnings regarding open enrollment for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. Please take the time to review the following documents: Senior Advisory 1Senior Advisory 2 Check out the FBI's latest warnings on scams: FBI Investigative ProgramsFighting Financial Fraud and Abuse
Elder Abuse Is a Serious Problem. Hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected and exploited by family members and others. Many victims are people who are older, frail, and vulnerable and cannot help themselves and must depend on others to meet their most basic needs. Legislatures in all 50 states have passed some form of elder abuse prevention laws.Each year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse and neglect by someone they depend on for care or protection. Conservative estimates claim that only one in 14 cases of elder abuse and neglect are reported to the proper authorities.
Each week, volunteers gather at the WISE Senior Fraud Prevention Call Center to contact people across the country to present a message about prevention, to educate people about the signs of illegal telemarketing fraud, and prevent financial abuse of seniors. For more information, call (310) 394-9871, ext. 450 or email volunteer@wiseandhealthyaging.org
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