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Older Americans and Medicare Call Scams
Posted here: August 6, 2024
Robocall scams can often seem random, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes they are highly targeted – as with older Americans whose Medicare eligibility opens the door to health insurance fraud.
Scam Alert: Inspector General Warns: $600 June Increase Is Bogus
June 14, 2024
Scammers are circulating misinformation around a $600 fake Social Security benefit increase that they are alleging will be issued in June 2024. Any information regarding a current $600 increase is false and should be ignored.
IRS warns against scams targeting seniors; joins other federal agencies to recognize special awareness day
June 12, 2024 | Washington
As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. These scams are targeting older adults by pretending to be government officials, aiming to steal sensitive personal information and money. By posing as representatives from agencies such as the IRS, or other government agencies, these fraudsters use fear and deceit to exploit their victims.
Protect Yourself From Scams
March 28, 2024
Scam Alert:
Scammers are circulating misinformation around a $600 fake Social Security benefit increase that they are alleging will be issued in June 2024. Any information regarding a current $600 increase is false and should be ignored.