Information for Seniors

Around Town Safety

Go out with friends and family when possible.
Keep purse and bags close to your body.
Do not carry large amounts of cash or credit cards.
Have regular checks like social security deposited directly into your account.
When in your car keep doors locked. Be extra cautious in parking lots and garages.
If you feel uneasy about a person or place, follow your intuition and leave.

Install quality locks on doors and windows and keep them locked.
Before letting in any delivery or service person ask for proper identification.
Always make sure that your address number is clear and visible so emergency personnel can find your home quickly.
Consider installing an alarm system with emergency monitoring in case of burglary, fire, or medical emergency.

Do not fall for any plan that is too good to be true—it usually is!
Never give out any personal information over the phone.
Never let anyone push you into signing an insurance policy, or sales contract of any kind.
Be aware of anyone claming to represent a consumer organization or government agency that is offering to recover lost money from fraudulent telemarketers for a fee.
Check out anything suspicious with the Police Department or Better Business Bureau.

You can also call the National Consumers League Fraud Information Center at (800) 876-7060.