Tips for protecting yourself from fraud.

If the IRS or the Social Security Administration wants the information they have for you updated, they will
NOT call you on the phone and ask for it.  DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR information on the phone, even to
someone that says they are from your doctors office needing to update your records. 

If you need a handyman, find a licensed contractor from your local yellow pages.
Do not pay for for materials and labor before work begins.  If a down payment is required, it should not be
more than 10%.  This is the maximum in many states.

If workers will be in your home, secure your medication, personal documents, such as passports and social security
cards and put away any jewelry and other valuables.

Beware of Door-to-Door Repair Scams!
People over 65 are targeted for these types of scams!

To see a list of current scams visit Federal Bureau of Investigation - Fraud Target: Senior Citizens.

See ALSO
Senior Fraud News and Alerts
Fraud Alerts
Aging and Disability
OnlineBusinessBureau.com Protecting Consumers
AARP ElderWatch Home
Fraud - Prevention
Identity Theft Reporting
US National BBB.org: For Charities and Donors
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Identity Theft 911
Identity Theft Blog by Truston – Identity Theft Protection & ID Theft Prevention Tools Tips and Information
 

If you are anyone you know has been targeted or a victim of a scam, do not feel ashamed.  Report it!  You can contact Attorney General's
Senior Hotline at 1-800-660-7787 or go to the web address www.FTC.gov .