This Network of consumers and professionals are people we know and trust. We support their businesses, and they serve us. We come together in unity for success. A Community needs leadership, business, education, and the common belief that WE ARE ONE."
We serve them and they serve us; a unity of collective service. We advocate for seniors.
Gresna El Ard-Abdullah
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Health Care/Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud
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Scammers pose as Medicare representatives to obtain personal information and bill Medicare for unauthorized services.
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The Grandparent Scam
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Fraudsters exploit the emotions of older adults by pretending to be a grandchild in need of urgent financial assistance.
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Funeral & Cemetery Scams
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Scammers exploit grieving families by making fraudulent claims for outstanding debts or overcharging for funeral services.
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Fraudulent Anti-Aging Products
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Seniors seeking to maintain their appearance may fall victim to scams involving unsafe or counterfeit products.
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Telemarketing
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Elderly individuals may be targeted by phone scammers offering fake deals or pretending to be in need of financial assistance.
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Internet Fraud
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Seniors are susceptible to online scams, including identity theft and phishing schemes.
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Investment Schemes
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Scammers target seniors with complex investment products or pyramid schemes.
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Homeowner/Reverse Mortgage Scams
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Homeowners may be deceived into signing over their properties or paying unnecessary fees related to reverse mortgages.
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Sweepstakes & Lottery Scams
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Fraudsters inform seniors of fake lottery winnings, tricking them into sending money for nonexistent prizes.
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Counterfeit Prescription Drugs
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Seniors may unknowingly purchase ineffective or harmful medications from fraudulent sources.
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Phaylen Abdullah
Contributing Writer
We Advocate For You!
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States: Responsible for protecting consumers from deceptive or unfair business practices, enforcing antitrust laws, and promoting competition in the marketplace.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the United States: Focuses on protecting consumers in the financial sector, including regulating banks, lenders, and other financial institutions, and addressing issues such as predatory lending and financial scams.
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Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) in many countries: Governmental bodies responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws, investigating consumer complaints, and promoting consumer education and awareness.
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European Consumer Centre (ECC) Network in Europe: Provides assistance and information to consumers regarding their rights in cross-border transactions within the European Union, and helps resolve disputes between consumers and businesses across EU member states.
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Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the United States and Canada: A non-governmental organization that collects and reviews consumer complaints against businesses, provides ratings and accreditation for businesses, and offers dispute resolution services.
These are just a few examples of consumer protection agencies, but many countries have similar organizations dedicated to ensuring fair and safe transactions between businesses and consumers.
