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Scams: Stay informed. Stay Safe.


SafeSeniors Task Force Scam Updates

Scam Update 1-28-2021: Phony Medicare Calls & Asks for Cash

Stay Informed. Stay Healthy. Stay Home. Stay Safe.

Information on Coronavirus Scams from the Federal Trade Commission and Michigan.gov

Scammers Take Advantage of Fears Surrounding Coronavirus

Video Presentation: Everyone is Not a Friend



Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Consumer Information About Coronavirus Scams

General Scam Information from the FTC 

US Department of Health and Human Services (US-DHHS)

Fraud Alerts from the US-DHHS

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Fraud Alert

Senior Medicare Patrol: Consumer Alert

Senior Medicare Patrol: Consumer Tip Sheet

Social Security Administration

Watch out for and report Social Security Scams

Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program

Protecting Yourself Against Medicare Fraud

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know

Michigan Department of Treasury

Taxes and Identity Theft


Michigan Attorney General Scam Jam Videos

Stimulus Payment Scams

COVID-19 Scams, Internet Surfing and Consumer Protection Resources


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Report Concerns

Remember: Most cases of elder abuse go undetected. Don’t assume that someone has already reported a suspicious situation. To report suspected abuse in the community, contact Adult Protective Services (APS).  If you or someone you know is in a life threatening situation or immediate danger, contact 911 or the local police or sheriff.

24/7 APS Hotline
1-855-444-3911

Muskegon County APS Office
231-733-3612

Ottawa County APS Office
616-394-7220

Oceana County APS Office
231-873-2106

To report suspected abuse in a nursing home or long-term care facility, call 1-800-882-6006

STATE ELDER LOCATOR
1-800-677-1116

 

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275 W. Clay Ave., Suite 100
Muskegon, Michigan 49440
(231) 726-7104
1-800-442-6769

Monday - Friday:
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

About Us


The SafeSeniors collaborative works to identify, advocate, and seek justice for adult victims of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation within the Muskegon, Ottawa and Oceana counties of Michigan.

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You can report any known or possible abuse at any time by calling the 24-hour hotline at 1-855-444-3911.

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