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FTC Kicks Off National Consumer Protection Week 2020
Mar 02, 2020 - March 1st through March 7th is National Consumer Protection Week, in which the Federal Trade Commission partners with other agencies to share resources and tips to keep consumers safe from scams.
To Help Seniors, Baltimore Program Pairs Medical Care With Home Repair
Feb 26, 2020 - A program that combines home repair improvement with medical visits is successfully balancing the needs of many older people.
Bed-Stuy Deed Theft Scheme Nets Long Island Man Prison Time
Feb 26, 2020 - A senior citizen who owned a million-dollar home in Brooklyn was defrauded by a thief who forged her signature on the deed of the home—and then sold it.
Online dating scams cost Americans $201 million in 2019
Feb 14, 2020 - Valentine's Day is when the number of romance scams increase, and recent information shows that seniors over the age of 70 lose the most amount of money to dating deception.
Ageism negatively affects elderly health, Yale study finds
Feb 12, 2020 - A comprehensive study of structural ageism shows that it impacts the health of seniors significantly.
Equifax was hacked by Chinese military officers, federal prosecutors say
Feb 10, 2020 - Members of China's military have been indicted by the Department of Justice for crimes related to the Equifax data breach, which exposed the sensitive data of millions of Americans.
