Hosted by CANHR Senior Attorney Prescott Cole. During this pandemic, scams targeting seniors are increasing at an alarming rate. Criminals have latched onto COVID-19 as a way to steal money from seniors. In this townhall, we go through several scenarios where con artists use COVID as a pretext to defraud seniors, sometimes costing them their life savings. The information in this townhall is meant to help you and your loved ones protect yourselves from the scam artists taking advantage of seniors’ concerns and fears about the COVID-19 virus.
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California State Controller – Defer Property Taxes
Free Credit Reports – Now Weekly Through April 2021
Report Online Vendors Selling Fake Products
IRS Coronavirus Stimulus Payment FAQ
Eldercare Locator – Report Phone Scams