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Keep An Eye Out For Elder Abuse
Keep An Eye Out For Elder Abuse
Keep An Eye Out For Elder Abuse
Caregivers of older adults need to be on the lookout for financial fraud.  Jason Horton, with the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, said it's a growing problem.   "The statistics show that one in ten Americans over the age of 60 has experienced elder abuse in some way, shape, or form and mostly it's financial abuse."   The ...
AARP: Watch Out For Fraud This Time Of Year
AARP: Watch Out For Fraud This Time Of Year
AARP: Watch Out For Fraud This Time Of Year
An unfortunate part of the holiday season is fraud.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said 82% of American consumers have experienced some type of fraud, and of that, over a third have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product on-line ad.  He added one ...
Suspects Arrested For SNAP Fraud
Suspects Arrested For SNAP Fraud
Suspects Arrested For SNAP Fraud
Investigators say 17 people face federal charges for conspiring to defraud the U.S. of more than 2.4-million dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money.  Federal prosecutors in Portland say the group operated in several states as well as on-line via curb pick up programs.   ...
BBB: Don’t Fall For Scams This Election Season
BBB: Don’t Fall For Scams This Election Season
BBB: Don’t Fall For Scams This Election Season
Scammers don’t miss an opportunity to try and take advantage of you, and some are even using the upcoming election to get people’s personal information.   “We know that emotions are high and it can be very polarizing," said Rebecca Barr, with the Better Business Bureau.  "And so, we are expe...
AARP: Watch For Scams This Time Of Year
AARP: Watch For Scams This Time Of Year
AARP: Watch For Scams This Time Of Year
Now that the holidays are here, the AARP is reminding rural residents to shop safely online and watch for charity scams. Thanks in part to the worldwide supply chain delays the holiday shopping season has started earlier than normal, with shoppers trying to scoop up top gift items before they disappear ...
Spokane Area Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fake Grass Seeds
Spokane Area Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fake Grass Seeds
Spokane Area Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fake Grass Seeds
A former manager of a Washington-based company that produced and sold grass seed and turfgrass to independent Oregon growers has admitted to deceiving growers statewide for more than $12 million. Christopher Claypool of Spokane pleaded guilty to charges in Federal Court of conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering ...
Farm Country Reminded To Be Prepared During September
Farm Country Reminded To Be Prepared During September
Farm Country Reminded To Be Prepared During September
Many Northwest farming communities, from North Central Washington to the Palouse and into Oregon have been impacted this month by wildfires. While other areas have suffered flooding or wind damage this year. Whatever the threat is to your community, the AARP is reminding you to be prepared for the unexpected ...
AARP Asking Rural America To Watch for Elder Fraud
AARP Asking Rural America To Watch for Elder Fraud
AARP Asking Rural America To Watch for Elder Fraud
AARP and the Department of Justice recently teamed up with The Oak Ridge Boys to raise the awareness of the dangers of elder fraud.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says the partnership is important to rural Americans.   “Prevention is key. Fraudsters are targe...

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