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
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Consumer Information About Coronavirus Scams
General Scam Information from the FTC
US Department of Health and Human Services (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
Michigan Attorney General Scam Jam Videos
COVID-19 Scams, Internet Surfing and Consumer Protection Resources
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