Scammers continue to find new ways to take advantage of other people. Some people have no problem hurting others for their own gain. Rather than work a job to bring value to those around them, they choose to steal from what others have earned and saved. This leaves a wake of financial and emotional devastation. […]
Catching identity theft early can minimize damage. The world is filled with unsavory people. A goodly number of them are just plain criminals! Certain individuals would rather take advantage of your good reputation, your hard work, and your finances than earn an honest wage themselves. To protect yourself and your loved ones, you cannot assume […]
The family of Nichelle Nichols is fighting for conservatorship. Nichelle Nichols is best known for her role at Lieutenant Uhura. Star Trek fans fondly remember Lieutenant Uhura because this character broke many racial stereotypes on television. Her character was beautiful, smart, capable. While Nichelle Nichols certainly created wonderful memories for people of all ages through […]
Elder abuse often goes overlooked and underreported. Some people are more vulnerable to abuse than others. Law are on the books to provide protection for these individuals. One of the most vulnerable populations is the elderly. According to a recent The Courier Tribune article titled “Are you a victim of elder abuse?,” older folks and […]
The grandparents scam targets elderly individuals. People are not inherently trustworthy. A healthy dose of caution is in order when interacting with strangers. There is a reason parents teach their children about "stranger danger," after all. Suspicion may also be warranted when you receive out-of-character messages from or regarding loved ones. According to a recent […]
Dementia can be recognized through financial forgetfulness. All people can be forgetful occasionally. Forgetfulness is not always an indicator of dementia. However, it is a symptom. According to a recent Medical Express article titled “Older adults with dementia exhibit financial 'symptoms' up to six years before diagnosis,” financial forgetfulness is correlated to higher rates of […]
Scammers are committing long-term care insurance fraud. Paying for long-term care is a daunting expense in retirement. Medicare does not provide coverage for these services. For this reason, many people must seek alternative means of payment. One such option is long-term care insurance. According to a recent The Street article titled “How to Protect Yourself and […]
Stimulus checks of patients do not belong to nursing homes. Did your loved one qualify for a stimulus check? Does this loved one also live in a nursing home paid for through Medicaid? Has the nursing home required the stimulus check to be signed over as a “resource”? According to a recent CBS Local New […]
Medicare scams are targeted in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you on a Medicare plan? If yes, you need to be cautious. A recent scam may be targeting you specifically. No, really. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “Are You on Medicare? Beware Coronavirus Scammers,” there are people who are […]
COVID-19-related scams are a growing problem. Just when you think the low-lifes among us can not get any lower, along comes a new opportunity for them to exploit the most vulnerable among us. Scammers are always looking for opportunities to prey on victims. Playing on fear is a common strategy. Scammers have been known to […]
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