Unwanted calls are annoying. They can feel like a constant interruption – and many are scammers. Unfortunately, technology makes it easy for fraudsters to make millions of calls a day. This week, as part of Senior Americans Month, we`re talking about how to block unwanted calls — for yourself and for your friends and family. To get started, watch this video: Some of the most common unwanted calls the FTC currently sees are fake calls from the Social Security Administration, Medicare, and the IRS, fake Amazon or Apple computer support calls, and fake auto warranty and credit card calls. But no matter what kind of unwanted calls you receive (and everyone gets them), your best defense is a good attack. Here are three universal truths you should live by: Don`t trust your caller IDAng-it on robocallsUse call blocking Visit FTC.gov/calls to learn how to block calls on your mobile phone and personal phone. The FTC continues to track the companies and scammers behind these calls, so please report unwanted calls to donotcall.gov. If you`ve lost money as a result of a fraudulent call, let us know ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Their reports help us take action against fraudsters and illegal robocalls – just as we did with Operation Call It Quits. In this law enforcement sweep, the FTC and its state and federal partners. Our legal system is complex for everyone. But for those who can`t hire a lawyer, it`s downright intimidating. For 96 years, the Office of the Public Attorney, now the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, has regularly provided free professional legal services to these families and individuals. Senior Legal Services Lawyers are able to advise on a wide range of legal issues, including financial abuse of older adults, landlord/tenant issues, contract disputes, consumer issues, and performance issues. We are also able to prepare certain documents such as living wills and powers of attorney. Elder Law & Advocacy deals with civil law issues in areas involving seniors, advice and advocacy related to Medicare and Medicare, referrals to municipal service providers to seniors, and many other services. Most services are free for people aged 60 and over. Senior Legal Services provides free legal advice to San Diego and Imperial County residents over the age of 60.
The basic service for our senior population is a 30-minute consultation session with a licensed attorney in the State of California. Elder Law & Advocacy offers free legal, health insurance, long-term care, long-term care and many other matters. If your concern falls into a category that we do not address, we will endeavor to refer you to a lawyer who can help you. We generally refer only through the San Diego Bar Association`s Lawyer Referral Service. If you wish to work in trust, we will refer you to one of the fiduciary lawyers we work with. Use the PayPal button to donate to LASSD. You will be redirected to the PayPal website to complete the donation process. Underneath the beauty of San Diego lies a shocking reality: more than 1 million of the county`s 3 million residents live in economic hardship (at or below the federal poverty line). These residents cannot afford to provide for all their basic needs, let alone pay for a lawyer. We`re here to help.
Our staff has extensive experience in conservatories and alternatives that can avoid the need for a conservatory All comments are subject to review. If it is decided that a comment is inappropriate, it will be removed from the website. Senior Legal Services employs 4 attorneys, covering Metro, South Bay, East County and North County respectively. Be eligible for Medi-Cal nursing home coverage while preserving assets, minimizing “cost sharing” and avoiding government restoration efforts. The organization seeks to help those most in need, including those who are isolated, confined to their homes or institutionalized; or cannot travel due to illness or frailty. We are recognized experts in special needs planning. Our knowledge of charitable programs helps us design your special needs trust to complement, not replace, your loved one`s accomplishments. We have the knowledge and experience to articulate your trust with the flexibility to provide for your family members for a lifetime in a world of uncertain change.
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