Norma Kop, Director, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii | Nov 4, 2022 | Nov - Dec 2022, Programs & Services
If you are considering a donation to a charity during this season of giving, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii warns you to be wary. Charities use the phone, face-to-face contact, email and the internet — and so do scammers. The Federal Trade Commission, an SMP partner, offers these tips to keep you safe from scammers.
Norma Kop, Director, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Hawaii | Oct 1, 2021 | October-November 2021, Programs & Services
We’re home, still feeling isolated during the pandemic. The phone rings; a welcomed sound. We look forward to hearing from a family member or friend — a warm voice to spend time with. We answer the phone, and minutes later, our whole life is turned upside down. Does this sound familiar? Too often, unfortunately, many of our kūpuna fall victim to scammers who want their health, financial or other personal information.