Rights & Benefits Information
Don't Believe It A co-worker got a call Monday purported to be from TEP, her utility provider: "You're late paying your bill and we're going to cut off your power within 45 minutes unless you act now." It's a scam, of course. If you get that call, just hang up. The call had all the hallmarks: A sense of urgency (act now or lose your power!); threatening, fear-inducing language (same); and just enough info to cause you to question yourself — "Gosh, DID I pay that last bill?" Yes, you did, and if you had not, they wouldn't be contacting you like that. And, you most certainly would have more than 45 minutes to pay up. Get a call like this? HANG UP and call TEP (look up the number in the phone book or online — do not call a number given by the scammer). Source: Arizona Attorney General’s Office.
ALTCS Workshop 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.
Join us in person. Topic: ALTCS Workshop Time: April 14, 2:30 p.m. MST.
Every month on the Second Thursday.
Location: PCOA Lupu Building 8467 E. Broadway Blvd.
Last month was National Consumer Protection Week ( March 6-12 ) and March 10 was National “Slam the Scam” Day - an outreach campaign to raise public awareness of Social Security scams and other government imposter scams. The Slam the Scam prevention message is simple: • Hang up on suspicious calls from “government officials,” calling about a problem with your Social Security number or account. • NEVER make payments with gift cards, wire transfers, or by mailing cash. • Report Social Securit scams to OIG.SSA.GOV. • Report other scams to reportfraud.ftc.gov.
To register , go to: https://altcsapr22.eventbrite.com, or call Donna DeLeon at 520.790.7573 ext 1750.
Masks are required and space is limited so please register soon.
Participants who would prefer a virtual training are invited to register for our May training held on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
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