Protecting Yourself, Elderly Family and Friends from Scams and Abuse, Thursday, October 18, 2012, 7 – 9 p.m.
A Free Program for People of All Ages with a Question & Answer Session Presenters:
- Gary S. Brown, Assistant Attorney General-in-Charge
New York Attorney General’s Regional Office in Westchester, and Consumer Protection Specialist - Douglas Kaufman, Assistant District Attorney at New York County District Attorney’s Office
- Ken Onaitis, LMSW, Director, Elder Abuse and Police Relations, The Carter Burden Center for the Aging
You don’t have to be Brooke Astor to become a target of financial fraud.
Our meetings are held at the Marseilles, 230 W. 103rd St. Unfortunately, seniors often suffer the consequences of abuse, neglect and scamming. Now that identity theft is America’s fastest growing crime, we need to be aware of a new generation of scams.
Topics Include:
- How to Protect Against Identity Theft and Financial Frauds
- Spotting the Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect
- Recognizing and Reporting Scams Before Becoming a Victim
Our meetings are held at the Marseilles, 230 W. 103rd St. If you need assistance to attend, call (212) 842-8831, or send email to info@bloominplace.org
Light refreshments will be served.
To receive these notices by email: send your name, address & phone number to info@bloominplace.org
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The City of New York has recently amended the laws regarding the installation of carbon monoxide (“CO”) and smoke detectors in every apartment of the building. The CO and smoke detectors that were installed in 2004 have outlived their useful life and must be replaced. The new law requires that all CO detectors have an audible end of life indicator to alert residents that it is time to install a new CO detector as well as when to change the batteries.