Fraud and Identity Theft
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Fraud and Identity Theft
Fraud and identity theft programs and special events, such as National Consumer Protection Week and Mississippi Consumer Education Month, teach consumers how to recognize and take steps to avoid current consumer rip-offs
Contact your local Family Financial Management State Specialist who can provide programs, publications, or other resources on a variety of topics.
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Adding insult to injury, attempts at fraud always increase during times of crisis, a reality many Mississippians are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Much attention is focused on preventing identity theft to safeguard finances, but medical identity theft can be just as devastating.
Susan Cosgrove, family resource management area agent with the Mississippi State University Extension Service in Newton County, said medical identity theft occurs when a thief steals personal information to use to obtain medical care, buy prescription drugs or commit Medicare fraud in the victim's name.
May is Older Americans Month …
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Older Americans, along with their caregivers and families, can better navigate legal and financial waters related to aging by making appropriate plans, protecting their identities and being aware of scams.