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$27.8B Returned to Medicare Trust Fund to Date
The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program has returned more than $27.8 billion to the Medicare Trust Fund to date. In fiscal year 2014 alone, the government’s health care fraud prevention and...
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Senior Couple Involved in Superstorm Sandy Fraud
Here’s a different story that involves seniors who are fraudsters rather than fraudsters victimizing seniors. An elderly Florida couple is accused of filing fraudulent applications for relief funds...
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An Amazing April Ahead with Wisconsin SMP!
With April just around the corner, it’s time for your monthly rundown of our Wisconsin SMP events around the state. You can view the full monthly calendar here. (And take note of the multiple events...
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Shred Your Documents April 25
The Better Business Bureau once again encourages you to protect yourself from identity theft with their ShredFest event in Madison on Saturday, April 25. This free document-shredding event encourages...
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Committee Chair Upset with DOJ Over Senior Fraud
The chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging is not happy with the Justice Department because of incidents with senior financial fraud. This week, Susan Collins (R-Maine) accused the Justice...
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Obama Makes Qualifying Individual Assistance Program Permanent
Last week, President Obama signed into a law the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), which makes the Qualifying Individual (QI) assistance program permanent. This act provides...
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Doctor Involved in Multi-Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
A Louisiana doctor is on trial for his involvement in a multi-million-dollar health care fraud scheme. Winston Murray, 62, pleaded guilty to federal health care fraud charges, reports WWBT news. He...
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Scams That Will Destroy Your Finances
As a senior, you’re especially susceptible to being the target of identity theft, imposter scams, charity scams, Medicare scams, and more. According to The Huffington Post: In 2012 (the most recent...
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Don’t Fall in to the Pit of Pity Scams
It’s an all-too-common scenario: you come across a post on Facebook that asks for your help in sending money to pay for medical expenses for someone who is unable to afford the costs. Although some of...
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June with Wisconsin SMP!
We can’t get over the fact that June will be here in a few days. With a new month comes our rundown of upcoming Wisconsin SMP events. See you at an future presentation or conference! Tuesday, June 2...
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An Offer Too Good to Be True
In hopes to help her fellow seniors in protecting themselves against fraud, a woman in Minneapolis is sharing her story of when she was scammed out of thousands of dollars. Lillian Duffey, 94, tells...
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Prevent Elder Abuse Now
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was celebrated on Monday, June 15. Launched in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United...
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Don’t Be a Target for Telemarketing Fraudsters
Telemarketers are known to target seniors. In fact, according to the National Consumers League, nearly a third of all telemarketing fraud victims are age 60 or older. The AARP reports that most older...
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June is Internet Safety Month
Did you know? June is Internet Safety Month, which makes it a good time to brush up on how you can be safe online. Cybercrimes are a real thing. The National Cyber Security Alliance shares a few ways...
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July Wisconsin SMP Event Roundup
It’s hard to believe it’s the final day of June! Here’s what’s on deck with Wisconsin SMP next month. You can access our full calendar of events here. Sunday, July 5, 4-5 pm SMP Presentation led by...
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Pass It On!
There are so many resources to help prevent, fight and report money scams aimed at seniors. One in particular is the Pass It On program by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The program stresses the...
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Resources to Be Money Smart
Although you may think financial problems only happen in the early and middle part of life, they can happen at anytime. The Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans is committed to providing...
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Warning about Phantom Debt Collectors
Phantom debt collectors are making their rounds through Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau has received recent reports of these callers posing as debt collectors and is warning consumers...
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Online Dating Scams: Yes, They’re a Problem for Seniors, Too
It doesn’t just include young adults: Seniors are prime targets in online dating scams. Con artists are targeting seniors in online dating frauds because seniors are usually trusting, lonely and naive....
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Fight Fraud with These Helpful Insights
As we’ve reported, senior identity theft is on the rise. But that doesn’t mean it’s too late to take measures to protect yourself. NextAdvisor.com offers some insights in doing so. 1. Make sure...
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