Scammers fake Social Security email
click here for link to original article: Posted on January 27, 2016 by Amy Herbert, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC The subject line says “Get Protected,” and the email talks about new features from…
Event was Big Success! “Who’s REALLY knocking at your door?”
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Home Repair Fraud
Red flag phrases from fraudulent contractors… “I was in the neighborhood.” Beware of the handyman who comes knocking unsolicited, with news he happened to notice some problem with your home’s…
Home Safety Points – If Someone is at the Door
Don’t rely on chain locks for security. They are only for privacy. Don’t open the door to a delivery or service person unless you are expecting a package or call.…
Senior Home Protection
Most of the time, a person at your door will be there for a legitimate reason, whether he/she is a friend or a stranger. If a caller is a recognized…
The Scams of Christmas
“Help Me Get Home for Christmas” Scammers will try to take advantage of you over the holidays Travelers are easy targets for scammers. If you take packages to your car…
Gift Purchasing and Fraud
Use direct deposit. The mail-both incoming and outgoing-can be vulnerable, especially during the holidays when criminal activity is heightened. Do not give personal information over the phone or internet to…
Healthy Wealthy & Wise 2014 Press Release
HHW Press Release PDF For Immediate Release Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Page 1 of 2 For more information contact: Linda LaCloche, Communications Manager (630) 420-6034 laclochel@naperville.il.us Kate R. Schultz, Communications Specialist…
Great Resource for Seniors – Please visit
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Scams and Schemes
Business Schemes: Mail order “Work-at-Home” jobs usually cost more than you profit. Home Repairs: “Free inspections or estimates” that have hidden costs on repairs that do not exist. Insurance Fraud:…