Recent Scams
Senior Scam Using Area Agency on Aging Name for PERS Service
We have recently been informed that a company is calling older adults and claiming that Area Agency on Aging is paying in full for Personal Emergency Response devices (commonly called "call-buttons"). The automated call encourages people to "press 1 to ve
Grand Rapids hit with new fraudulent "Bank of America" scam
A retirement community in Grand Rapids reported today that new scam came through the mail to one of their senior residents. A letter was sent to the resident with a "Bank of America" logo, looking extremly official. The letter asked for the woman's late
Emergency shelter and counseling for victims of elder abuse.
The Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition has received grant funding to pilot an emergency shelter and counseling program for victims of elder abuse. Clients must be over the age of 60 and a resident of Kent County
Individuals pretending to be IRS agents are making their rounds in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.- It's a phone message that's put a few people in West Michigan on high alert. A potential scam that authorities say you need to be aware of, so you don't fall victim.
