Dec 07 2019
Look out for job scams this holiday season! You may want to do some extra research before taking on that side-gig you’ve been eyeing. This consumer protection month, Better Business Bureau and Stop Fraud Colorado—developed by the consumer protection section of the state’s Attorney General’s Office—are teaming up to warn Coloradoans about employment scams, which …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/334556/latest-news/bbb-colorado-attorney-general-warn-holiday-job-scams
Dec 02 2019
Each year, the Social security Administration (SSA) announces the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Usually, there is an increase in the benefit amount people will receive each …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/334515/latest-news/socieal-security-accounces-cola-increase-2020
Dec 02 2019
While we are enjoying this season with friends and family, remember, scammers never take a holiday. As a matter of fact, there is often an uptick of holiday scams during this time of year. The Denver District Attorney’s Office is sending along their yearly 12 Days of Holiday Scams list with updated warnings and tips. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/334492/latest-news/12-days-scams
Nov 25 2019
As one of the busiest travel weekends of the year approaches — the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates more than 55 million travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend — the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to families traveling with someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. “A family trip …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/333781/latest-news/thanksgiving-travel-tips-families-impacted-dementia
Nov 25 2019
It’s one of the most stubborn health care problems in the United States. Every year, it costs the nation tens of billions of dollars, inflicts physical and psychological damage on individuals and their loved ones, robs people of their independence and not infrequently kills them. Yet it has failed to capture the public imagination with …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/333863/latest-news/fall-prevention-clinic-keeping-people-upright
Nov 25 2019
Be grateful this Thanksgiving Day for your family, friends and the rich history of our nation! Throughout the nation, families will come together next week to enjoy what may be the most comforting meal of the year — Thanksgiving dinner. “Give thanks for the companionship; without your family and friends it can be the loneliest …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/333776/latest-news/thanksgiving-day-thanks
Nov 19 2019
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, and Gail S. Ennis, the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration, announce the launch of a dedicated online form to receive reports from the public of Social Security-related scams. These scams—in which fraudulent callers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for purported …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/333568/latest-news/social-security-announces-online-form-imposter-scam-calls
Nov 19 2019
AARP and the Colorado State Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) held a November webinar on Avoiding Holiday Scams. Webinar hosts included AARP’s Mark Fetterhoff and CPD’s Jan Zavislan. Mark and Jan explained the ElderWatch program as funded by the CO state and AARP, which helps AARP members and the public with education and reporting …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/333538/latest-news/avoid-holiday-scams-2
Nov 19 2019
The Town of Windsor Information Technology (IT) Department prioritizes cybersecurity and has a dedicated team of professionals working to keep town information and networks secure. As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, residents are encouraged to take steps to secure their devices and private information at home. In a collaborative effort with Stop Think Connect, …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/332532/latest-news/cybersecurity-tips
Nov 13 2019
There are a number of scams that are happening RIGHT NOW in Denver and the surrounding areas. Please make “how to avoid being scammed or spoofed” part of your Thanksgiving meal. We know, the topic isn’t exciting, but your friends and family will be so THANKFUL that you shared these warnings. Here are the top …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/333153/latest-news/turkeys-scammers-again
Nov 12 2019
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Genetic testing fraud occurs when Medicare is billed for a test or screening that was not medically necessary and/or was not ordered by a Medicare beneficiary’s treating physician. Scammers are offering Medicare …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/332428/latest-news/fraud-alert-genetic-testing-scam
Nov 07 2019
Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell Lets Attackers Steal Your Wi-Fi Password. Upload latest software update to prevent this issue! Security researchers at Bitdefender have discovered a high-severity security vulnerability in Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell Pro devices that could allow nearby attackers to steal your WiFi password and launch a variety of cyberattacks using MitM against other …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com/332693/latest-news/amazons-ring-doorbell-requires-latest-software-update
