By Tonya Cater
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Arkansas 

Five Social Security resources that can protect elders from scams

 


World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was on June 15. On this day, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations, and the private sector unite to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against older people.

Social Security scams are widespread across the United States. Scammers use sophisticated tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. They target everyone – especially the elderly – and their tactics continue to evolve.

Here are five easy-to-use resources to prevent Social Security fraud:

• Check out our Fraud Prevention and Reporting page to learn about...



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