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Protection & Security

We are committed to educating our community members about scams targeting seniors in Santa Clara County; as well as providing up-to-date information offering protection against such scams. This page offers timely data about scams reported, steps to take when targeted, and how to avoid these scams. Guidance is made available as scams are identified.

Receive updates on identified scams targeting seniors by visiting the national database: fraud.org.

FTC Warns of Fake Social Security Scam Calls

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received reports about people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who are trying to obtain your Social Security number (SSN) and even take your money. Scam Scenario 0ne: In one version of the scam, the...

Avoid Frequent Scams

Each year, the National Consumers League (NCL) compiles all complaints into an annual Top Ten Scams Report to identify emerging threats – like scammers demanding payment via gift cards – that aid in alerting consumers, companies, and the government about growing...

New Medicare card, same old scammers

To help protect your identity, Medicare began mailing new, more secure Medicare cards to individuals enrolled in Medicare. Due to the large amount of individuals enrolled in Medicare, participants should expect to receive their new card starting as early as April 2018...

Be Alert for “Distraction Burglars”

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office issues a warning that “distraction burglars” are targeting elderly in the community. Local law enforcement has received information concerning people in the area who are attempting burglaries in which suspects pose as...

Beware of New Medicare Card Phone Scam

The California Health Advocates & California Senior Medicare Patrol has received numerous reports about a phone scam pertaining to the new Medicare benefit cards. Scammers tell beneficiaries they need to purchase a temporary Medicare card with the cost ranging...