Hearing Health
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Did you know hearing loss and diabetes are two of America’s greatest health concerns? Seniors often experience both. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly… Read More
Have you ever received a call with a prerecorded message entailing something spectacular you’ve just won–or for you to share your personal information? If you said yes, you’re not alone! Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have fallen victim to phone scams this year. Individuals of all ages can become targets for scam calls, but it’s especially prevalent in the senior community. “Older adults lose an estimated $3 billion each year to financial scams,” according to the National Council on Aging.
Although there are many different types of scams currently being used, there are also many steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from getting compromised. When it comes to finding new victims to swindle, fraudsters are masters at their craft. Let’s not make it easy for them!
Read more on the Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors.
Scam calls increase every year and it’s important that you keep your personal information as well as finances safe. These steps can ensure the safety of your privacy and make it difficult for scammers to successfully commit fraud.
Remember, you’re not alone! You may feel embarrassed and choose not to disclose this information but doing nothing can make it worse. If you’ve lost money to a scam call, contact your local law enforcement agency for further assistance and notify your credit card company to dispute any funds that were withdrawn. Be sure to close any credit card accounts that may have been compromised.
Don’t let perpetrators take advantage of YOU. Stay up to date with different types of fraud and remember the necessary steps to ensure you are protecting yourself and your loved ones from scam calls.
American soul singer, Aretha Franklin once sang…
“One step ahead of misery, one step is all [you] have to take…”
And we couldn’t agree more! If you find yourself caught in the crossfire, remember to stay one step ahead. Identify and block spam calls for good–you’ve got it in you!
At ClearCaptions, your personal privacy and security of information is of utmost importance to us. We adhere to the stringent rules and requirements set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Since the cost of the service is paid for using funds that are managed by the FCC, we will never ask you for any payment or purchase information such as credit card or bank account details. Our service is always available at no cost to our qualified customers.
If you have questions about ClearCaptions service, for home and mobile call use, contact us online or call 1-866-246-7850.
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