2010 Census Begin

Posted on 21. Nov, 2009 by HarryWells in Senior Scams

2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
Be Cooperative But Cautious. With the U.S. Census process beginning, BBB advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

Scams Against the Elderly

Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by HarryWells in Senior Scams

In the US alone, there are almost 15,000 criminal organizations that are trying to scam the elderly. Each year that passes, these thieves and con artists will net more than $40 billion dollars from their victims and that amount continues to rise.

Work at Home Scams

Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by HarryWells in Senior Scams

Don’t believe that you can make big profits easily. Operating a home-based business is just like any other business – it requires hard work, skill, good products or services, and time to make a profit.

Medicare Rx Drug Coverage Scams

Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by HarryWells in Senior Scams

If someone says you must join or you’ll lose your other Medicare benefits, it’s a scam. The Medicare prescription drug benefit is voluntary. It supplements your other Medicare benefits.

Seniors: Don’t Become a Target for Scams

Posted on 07. Nov, 2009 by HarryWells in Senior Scams

Being a senior means having a different lifestyle than younger generations. You don’t have kids around, you can plan your days according to your wants and needs, and free to take the day and go to the beach if you want to. Not all of the differences in a senior lifestyle are fun, though.
Many seniors [...]