Session 1 of Money Smart for Older Adults This session covers helpful information about frauds and scams, including the growing threat of romance scams and employment scams. Information and tips are provided to help you recognize frauds and scams and how to protect yourself. This session also discusses the role of technology in scams and […]
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Our “Shield Our Seniors” app for iPhone and for Android devices. This app assists first responders in the detection of and protection from elder abuse. You can download this app as noted below. The app itself is free, but downloading an app could cause you to incur charges depending on your specific data plan.
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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Permanent, government program to help low-income households pay for internet and connected devices, such as laptops or tablets. Up to $30 per month discount on internet or up to $75 per month if you live on tribal lands One-time $100 discount per household on purchasing a device A Texas family of
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Scam Alert: Parkland advising Dallas County seniors to protect themselves against fake homecare call visits Call 911 if you feel threatened by an unrecognizable caller or home solicitor Dallas – A recent phone call scam is targeting the Dallas County elderly community. The Parkland Health Call Center has received numerous phone from elderly patients who
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This potential romance scammer picked the wrong person to mess with when he messaged one of our Elder Financial Safety Center team members and her three friends on Facebook. Financial Coach Debbie Burkham responded to a friend’s Facebook post about his birthday celebration last week, with a simple “Happy Birthday.” It turned out the friend’s
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Older adults looking for a job in today’s job market have many questions. How do I find job listings online? How can I nail my Zoom interview? What should I put on my resume? Christina Taylor, Senior Career Coach with The Senior Source, tells you the answers to all these questions and more. Older adults
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Older adults need car and life insurance and want the best price as we all do. However, insurance frauds and scams can be hard to detect. Our Elder Financial Safety Center staff gives seniors tell-tale sign to watch for when shopping for insurance. Please like and share this video! Then subscribe to our channel. Volunteer
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Those jobs that offer to pay you to work from home just a few hours a day, look tempting but are they real? Our Elder Financial Safety Center staff gives seniors tell-tale sign of frauds and scams when job hunting. Please like and share this video! Then subscribe to our channel. Volunteer with The Senior
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Join the Elder Financial Safety Center as we discuss common frauds and scams that are impacting older adults. Please like and share this video! Then subscribe to our channel. Volunteer with The Senior Source at: https://beta.theseniorsource.org/ways-to-give-to-the-senior-source/volunteer/ Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSeniorSource LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-senior-source Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSeniorSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseniorsource/
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By: Christina D. Taylor, Sr. Career Coach It’s no mystery that finding a job can be difficult, and it can be especially hard if you are an older adult. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it takes “on average ten months for someone over 55 to obtain a new job.” Compound that with
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