Scams: Stay informed. Stay Safe.
SafeSeniors Task Force Scam Updates
- Scam Update 1-28-2021: Phony Medicare Calls & Asks for Cash
- Stay Informed. Stay Healthy. Stay Home. Stay Safe.
- Information on Coronavirus Scams from the Federal Trade Commission and Michigan.gov
- Scammers Take Advantage of Fears Surrounding Coronavirus
- Video Presentation: Everyone is Not a Friend
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
US Department of Health and Human Services (US-DHHS)
- Fraud Alerts from the US-DHHS
- Coronavirus/COVID-19 Fraud Alert
- Senior Medicare Patrol: Consumer Alert
- Senior Medicare Patrol: Consumer Tip Sheet
Social Security Administration
Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Medicare and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
Michigan Department of Treasury
Michigan Attorney General Scam Jam Videos
Report Concerns
Remember: Most cases of elder abuse go undetected. Don’t assume that someone has already reported a suspicious situation. To report suspected abuse in the community, contact Adult Protective Services (APS). If you or someone you know is in a life threatening situation or immediate danger, contact 911 or the local police or sheriff.
24/7 APS Hotline
Muskegon County APS Office
Ottawa County APS Office
Oceana County APS Office
To report suspected abuse in a nursing home or long-term care facility, call 1-800-882-6006