Never Too Late - May 2023

Rights & Benefits Information ALTCS Workshop

What Are Social Security-Related Scams?

Learn about the Arizona Long Term Care System, including what it is, what it takes to be eligible for the program, and what kinds of services are available once a person becomes eligible. A great place to start when you are considering ALTCS for yourself, or for a loved one.

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strategies, and take legal action against the criminals behind these scam activities. Report a scam https://secure.ssa.gov/ipff/home What to Do if You Were Scammed Recovering from a scam can be a long and difficult process. Here are some reminders: • Do not blame yourself. Criminal behavior is not your fault. • Stop contact with the scammer. Do not talk to them or respond to their messages. • Notify the three major credit bureaus: Equifax (https://www. equifax.com/), Experian (https://www.experian.com/), and TransUnion (transunion.com)to add a fraud alert to your credit report. The Federal Trade Commission’s “What To Do if You Were Scammed” (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you- were-scammed) article has information about what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer or gave a scammer your personal information or access to your computer or phone. Help Us “Slam the Scam”! Please visit our Resources page (https://www.ssa.gov/scam/ resources.html) for more information on how you can help us “Slam the Scam”.

Please join the ALTCS Presentation on Zoom from your computer, tablet, or phone. Topic: ALTCS Workshop Time: May 11, 2:30 p.m. MST

To register , go to: https://altcsmay23.eventbrite.com, or call Donna DeLeon at 520.305.3450. Participants who would prefer in-person are invited to register for our June training held on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The ALTCS workshop is held every month on the Second Thursday.

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