North County Water & Sports Therapy Center April 2019

THE 2 MOST COMMON WAYS CRIMINALS STEAL FROM SENIORS AND HOW TO SPOT THEM

Scamming older adults has become big business. According to the American Journal for Public Health, an estimated 5 percent of seniors

If you ever receive a contract from an unknown entity out of nowhere, you should start seeing red flags. Unless you remember entering a contest, there is no chance you’ve won something. And it’s vital to understand that it is never safe to give out financial information over the phone or via email. COMPUTER SOFTWARE SERVICE FRAUD This type of scam is slightly more sophisticated. First, a hacker will call a victim and claim to be a member of a tech support team or an employee from a trusted company like Microsoft or Apple. Then, they’ll tell the victim there is a problem with their phone or computer and that if they cooperate with the “tech support” representative, they can sort it out. They may also ask you to install a piece of software on your device or provide credit card information to “validate your software.” The fact is that well-known tech companies will never send unsolicited emails to ask for your personal or financial information, and they definitely won’t ask you to install some shady software on your computer. If you ever receive a call out of the blue from “Microsoft,” hang up the phone immediately. The first step to stopping these criminals in their tracks is to be aware of their tactics. With these tips in your arsenal, you’ll be able to defend yourself and your bank account effectively.

are hoodwinked by criminals every year, and that statistic is thought to be a steep underestimate since so many scams go unreported. To stem the tide of seniors unknowingly giving $36 billion to scammers annually, it’s important for retirees and their loved ones to get savvy on the subject.

Here are the two of the most common scams older folks fall prey to — and how to avoid them.

ADVANCED FEE FRAUD The most common con in 2017 and 2018 was the classic “You’ve won a sweepstakes!” scam. Victims are told they’ve won some exorbitant amount of money, but they must pay a fee to receive the prize. After the “fee” is paid, victims receive a fake check in the mail, but by the time it bounces, the scammers are gone and they’ve taken the money.

PATIENT SUCCESS STORY

JAN’S PT EXPERIENCE

There is no greater compliment we can receive than one that comes from a patient. Every aspect of our practice prioritizes patient care above all, so plaudits from the people we serve mean the world to us. Jan O’Hara, one of our recent patients, was kind enough to relay her experiences working with Dr. Tori Williams. Here, in her own words, is Jan’s story. Tori Williams has been extremely kind and helpful. I have never experienced the advice of a Doctor of Physical Therapy and truly appreciate her input. I have been injuring myself every day doing the flying-pigeon yoga move and Tori told me to stop practicing that pose. She also gave me several exercises to improve the strength of my muscles and tendons surrounding my injured left hip. I have been diligently doing my homework and have noticed a vast improvement in my hip. Tori listed my activities and realized that I do “too much” physically, so I’ve toned it down a bit. She taught me how to lift heavy objects (such as the buckets of water I have to carry each week), walk up and down the stairs correctly, and how to place my weight over my feet while exercising and walking.

I am very appreciative of all of the incredible assistance that she has given to me. I highly recommend Tori as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Sincerely, Jan O’Hara

Dr. Tori Williams may be the newest member of our practice, but she’s already making a significant impact on the lives of our patients. Great job, Tori! And thank you, Jan, for your kind words.

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