
Cobb Elder Abuse Task Force
If you see something . . . say something
Elder Abuse does not report itself!​
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Report Elder Abuse!
Call 911 (or Local Police) and APS*
*APS - Adult Protective Services 866-552-4464
Elder Abuse News
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Current Scams & Prevention
Veterans benefits and their pensions are becoming the latest targets for scammers of the elderly.
Police from New York report: 81-Year-Old Marine Corps Veteran Held Hostage In Motel For 4 Years
The most prevalent, and the most unreported form of Elder Abuse . . . Elder FInancial Abuse
"Bad Apples Keep Rolling Back to Like-Minded Firms". Beware, not all financial advisors and firms have your best interests in mind.
Trust, But Verify Elder Care Workers by Chief Dan Flynn, Marietta Police Department
Cherokee County Senior Services Reports New Prescription Card Scam
Top 10 Elderly Scams To Be Aware Of - National Council On Aging
J. Russell George Urges Taxpayers to Remain on "High Alert"
Yellow postcard offering prizes misleading elderly, disabled
Woman warns you about scam
http://www.walb.com/story/29655966/woman-warns-you-about-scam
Sheriff warns of persistent phone scam
http://www.walb.com/story/29534062/sheriff-warns-of-persistant-phone-scam
Crooks try to run utility scam in Americus
http://www.walb.com/story/29512672/crooks-try-to-run-utility-scam-in-americus
Sheriff's office frustrated by latest phone scam
http://www.walb.com/story/29503645/sheriffs-office-frustrated-by-latest-phone-scam
APD warns to watch out for phone scams
http://www.walb.com/story/29526990/apd-warns-to-watch-out-for-phone-scams
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SCMPD warns of 'debt' scam
http://www.wtoc.com/story/29436999/scmpd-warns-of-debt-scam
Have You Heard: Publishers Clearing House Phone Scam, Powerball Scam and bank transfer scam

Helpful
Tools & Tips
to Protect Your Identity and
Avoid Getting Scammed
Did you know . . .
Government Agencies and Entities will NEVER contact you over the phone requesting immediate payments, money orders, money grams, or any type of liquid cash payment.
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IRS
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Social Security
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Sheriff's Office
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Police Department
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Jury Duty
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"Fake Fine" that you have no recollection
Did you know . . .
Caller ID can be fake. Scammers purchase software that can be coded with another name and number, including your local Police Department's information. If you are unsure of the validity of the person calling you, it is best to verify the infomration over the internet.
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