The prevalence of scams targeting seniors, particularly those related to health and well-being, has made it the "crime of the 21st century." These scams include Medicare fraud, counterfeit prescription drugs, and fraudulent anti-aging products. Perpetrators may pose as Medicare representatives or provide bogus services at makeshift mobile clinics to obtain personal information and bill Medicare. Online scams also pose a risk, as seniors may purchase unsafe substances that can cause harm. Find out more about these scams in "Don't be an Easy Target for Scammers," the latest Home Instead sponsored article in Inside SCV Magazine.
Read the full article at the link below.
http://www.insidescv.com/Health/Healthy+Happy/Healthy+Happy/Content/4593
Each month, Home Instead of Santa Clarita, CA sponsors an article in Healthy & Happy, a health-centered portion of Inside SCV Magazine. We, like many other local organizations, put a lot of thought and effort into coming up with new and interesting articles featuring helpful resources in our field. Be sure to check up on us each month to learn more about home care and all the senior resources that are available in this area.
