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What Are the Top 10 Senior Scams in the U.S.?
Did you know that IRS scams ranked #1 among all the senior scams reported to the Senate Aging Committee’s...
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Speaking Out Against Senior Scams at Senate Aging Committee
One of our partners, Adrienne Omansky, Founder and Director of Stop Senior Scams Acting Program (SSSAP) testified in front...
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As Valentine’s Day Nears, Watch Out for Romance Scams
With Valentine’s Day upon us, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reminds elders to be aware of romance scams...
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GAO Report Reveals Little Accountability for Regular “Critical Incidents” in Assisted Living Facilities
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report revealing that thousands of “Critical Incidents” in assisted living facilities...
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SMP Helps Beneficiary Clear Her Medicare Record of False Claims
Our California Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) staff and volunteers continually work with beneficiaries across the state on cases of...
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FTC Alerts Consumers: If Scammers Had You Pay Them Via Western Union, You Can Now File a Claim to Get Money Back
On November 13, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a press release alerting consumers who lost money to...
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Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period Begins on Oct 15!
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period offers an important opportunity each year to review and make changes to your coverage. It...
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Do’s & Don’ts to Avoid Fraud
While our Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) focuses on Medicare fraud and ways to protect yourself, detect and report health...
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Protect Your Medicare by Protecting Your Medicare Number
Are you a bargain hunter? Always looking for the best deal or ready for the next best thing? If...
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FTC Warns Hurricane Victims to Beware of Flood Insurance Robocall Scams
The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers about a flood insurance scam targeting those that have been affected by Hurricane...