Tag: Scam Prevention
Staying Scam Smart in 2020
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
As we start a new year, a new decade, here are a couple of concerns that you should keep...
Cyber Security Travel Tips
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure this holiday season (or any time), cyber security should be at...
How to Identify a Fake IRS Letter
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
A few months ago, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported complaints from people receiving fake letters supposedly from...
Common Medicare Scams
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
It’s almost open enrollment for Medicare’s more than 60 million participants. As you consider the many options, don’t...
Investment Scams Targeting Older Adults on the Rise
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
The Better Business Bureau issued a warning notifying citizens that investment scams targeting older adults are increasing. Of...
DNA Scam Targeting Older Adults
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) issued a statement warning older adults that scammers may be using...
13 Tips to Avoid Scams While Vacationing
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
At one time, going on vacation meant we could let our guard down and be carefree. Unfortunately, in this...
Beware of “One Ring” Phone Scam
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
Last month, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) issued a warning about the “one-ring” phone scam. This scam works...
TDCI Warns Consumers About Genetic Testing Scams Aimed at Seniors
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is joining other state and national regulators to warn consumers about reports of people claiming to...
SSA Imposter Calls Take Over
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
Last month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a warning that scammers were spoofing calls from the SSA’s...
