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5. Loans Scams/Credit Fixers 6. Fake Prizes, Sweepstakes, Free Gifts, Lottery Scams name of genuine lotteries like the U.K. National Lottery and the
False promises of business or personal loans, even if credit You receive an email claiming you won a prize, lottery or El Gordo Spanish lottery. Unsolicited email or telephone calls
is bad, for a fee upfront. Or a scam that promises to repair your gift, and you only have to pay a “small fee” to claim it or cover tell people they are being entered or have already been entered
credit for a fee. “handling costs.” These include scams which can go under the into a prize draw. Later, they receive a call congratulating them
on winning a substantial prize in a national lottery. But before
they can claim their prize, they are told they must send money
Welcome To Addington Place to pay for administration fees and taxes. The prize, of course,
does not exist. No genuine lottery asks for money to pay fees
or notifies its winners via email.
Of Jupiter 7. Internet Merchandise Scams
You purchase something online, but it is either never
delivered or it is not what they claimed it was or is defective.
Rest Assured, We’re Here To Help Online shopping, and other shop from home, such as catalog,
At Addington Place of Jupiter, we provide truly person- mail and phone shopping scams are on the rise.
directed care, taking the time to know and work with each 8. Automobile-Related Complaints
resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s Car loans, car buying, car sales, auto repair, fake or
as unique as they are. Whether in independent living, assisted useless extended warranties. Some of the complaints alleged
living or memory care, our caring, compassionate staff, consumers paid for repairs and that services provided were
first-rate amenities, beautiful environment and welcoming, shoddy. Consumers reported repair companies that return
supportive atmosphere make Addington Place a secure, vehicles to the consumer in a worse condition than how it was
enriching place to live. initially given to them. Other complaints involved consumers
Here, individual
attention informs not receiving title to their vehicles at the time of sale
almost everything 9. Credit Bureaus And Related Credit Scams
we do. You can see Credit/debit card fees, pay day loans, credit repair
it in the wide array of companies and unauthorized use of credit/debit cards.
tailored activities and Some of these complaints involved hidden fees and billing
programs, designed • Connective Technology: Assuring families and residents disputes as well.
to engage and delight. stay connected and informed about their loved ones’ ongoing 10. Phishing/Spoofing Emails
Hear it in the warm care and wellness
interactions between • Exceptional, Compassionate Staff: Our warm, Emails that pretend to be from a company, organization
our compassionate welcoming staff values first names and personal relationships or government agency but ask you to enter or confirm your
staff and our residents. with residents and their families too personal information
Taste it in a special • Person-Directed Care: The personal preferences of each Authorities estimate that scamming is a billion-dollar
dish prepared by our individual are front and center, and each resident decides their industry. An industry where most of its victims do not
chef from a resident’s daily schedule recover any of their funds. Scammers’ success is predicated
favorite recipe. With exceptional staff, amenities, comfort and care, you on our lack of knowledge and some scams are easier to
And feel it in every can rest assured that Addington Place of Jupiter will provide
apartment and every all life’s necessities, and more. If you have questions, we’re detect than others. I say trust your gut feeling, if it does not
lively gathering space. always here to help. Just call for more information. feel right, then it’s probably not. Trust your instincts and be
Experience the Addington Place of Jupiter, Independent Living, Assisted careful out there.
Addington Place Living & Memory Care, 1031 Community Drive, Jupiter, FL As always, never hesitate to call security at (561)
Difference with: 33458, (561) 220-7083, AddingtonPlaceJupiter.com. 627-1600, if you see something say something. Report
all suspicious people, activities, and vehicles. For all
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“

II wake up every day knowing mom is

not just safe, but also really happy.

”

“My mom moved into Addington Place of Jupiter with my dad. He needed special care and they
wanted to be together. Moving into Addington Place kept my parents close, and after dad was

gone, mom wasn’t alone when she had a life-threatening emergency. I’m so happy that today she
is safe and has a new life with friends, laughter, and her dog Sophie at her side.” — Janet

When your loved ones live at Addington Place, you can rest assured they’re in the embrace
of a safe, warm community that’s responsive to what’s most important in life. Our first

priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our residents, and we welcome the chance
to share more about our compassionate staff and person-directed care. Call for more
information or to schedule a virtual tour. We’re here to help!

Addington Place of Jupiter • Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care • 1031 Community Drive • Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-220-7083 • AddingtonPlaceJupiter.com