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Like any small community in America, our cities have their issues but overall most of us likely feel these communities are safe places to live. But once in a while, we are unfortunately reminded that there are some truly bad people out who take advantage of others.
Recently the Clark County Assessor’s Office issued a warning to local residents of a telephone marketing campaign that seeks personal information from older residents, implying they could receive property tax refunds or relief.
According to an article in today’s Post-Record, the callers say they represent an organization called “Seniors First,” then ask residents for personal information such as income, age and employment status. Callers say they are trying to help residents determine whether they qualify for the state’s property tax relief programs or assistance to veterans.
This, unfortunately, is just one of many scams out there and senior citizens are often targets. While they may feel particularly vulnerable to this kind of crime, there are ways seniors can protect themselves.
