SCAMMERS BEWARE Arming You With the Knowledge to Avoid Phone Scams Scammers will try just about anything to steal your identity or finances — and they are very likely coming up with a scheme we haven’t even thought of yet, even as you read this! The good news is that experts in the government, technology, law enforcement, and senior advocacy groups have developed copious amounts of research and information to protect older adults and others from devastating thefts.
Clue No. 3: They ask for your information. This is the biggest clue of all! Governmental agencies and businesses will not call you and request your personal information. The only way these groups will accept details is if you call them first. If that’s a contingency to move forward with the phone call or interaction, hang up. If you believe the call you receive is true, hang up and call the service back. This will verify if the phone call you received is legitimate. You should also report scam calls through local law enforcement or the Federal Trade Commission online at Consumer.FTC.gov . As a reminder, our team at Visiting Angels relies on responses from clients and their families when Home Care Pulse calls them. These are not scams, but if you receive one of these calls and don’t feel comfortable with their questions, please contact our team.
Keep the following guide handy, so you’ll know how to spot phone scams and protect yourself and your loved ones.
Clue No. 1: Time is of the essence. Scammers know the sooner they get you to act, the less time you’ll have to think through their request. Most scams will require you to act immediately, and they won’t accept inquiries for their physical documentation. If you feel pressured to make a decision while on the call, simply hang up. Clue No. 2: There’s a punishment or prize. A scammer’s goal is to lure you into a trap through fear or excitement. When you receive a phone call saying your grandson is in jail or that you have won a luxurious tropical vacation, these are usually false. For example, while a family member could call you from jail, there are telltale signs, like a jail greeting prior to your loved one speaking. You can also verify their arrest online through a law enforcement website.
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but it is helpful when responders provide their names. This way, we can mitigate the issue quickly! The survey is a great way for us to measure if we are truly helping our clients; however, we hope if there is ever an issue, that our clients feel comfortable approaching us before they take the survey. We want to fix problems as soon as they arise! It is extremely important to us that we provide the best possible support for our caregivers as well as our clients. If they share their name with Home Care Pulse during a survey, we will work with them to resolve any issues. It is important to us that our caregivers are happy and satisfied. They are the heart of Visiting Angels. Because of the honest feedback we were given from Home Care Pulse, we celebrate this top 100 spot today! We thank our clients, their families, and our wonderful caregivers for contributing to this amazing recognition of being one of the best, top 100 home care agencies in the U.S.
Hard-boiled eggs are essential for Easter, so why not transform them into a healthy appetizer?
Ingredients • 6 large eggs
• 1 tsp lemon juice • Optional: Hot sauce, to taste • Optional: Paprika and chives, chopped, for garnish
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Directions 1. In a large pot, add eggs and cover with water. Put on high heat, and then boil eggs for 10 minutes. 2. Once boiled, peel eggs by gently tapping and removing the shell. (Adding the eggs to an ice bath after boiling can make this task easier.) 3. Cut eggs lengthwise and place yolks into a medium mixing bowl. Set egg white halves open side up on a plate. 4. In a bowl, combine yolks, yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce (if desired) until smooth. 5. Transfer the yolk mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with paprika and chives if desired.
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