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Not Just For Seniors phone calls on both landlines and mobile devices. call go to voicemail, then review the message. Most con
Whether they’re hoping to score a little quick cash or artists will hang up before leaving a message.
Dos And Don’ts For Stopping Phone Scams are engaged in a bigger scheme, like stealing your medical DO independently verify facts from any callers
identity, it’s essential to realize that most scams involve asking for money or sensitive personal information.
By Arati Hammond, Realtor a sense of urgency. DON’T share private information in social media
at Keller Williams Realty, Urgent situations that require financial solutions posts that may be useful for imposter scams, including
Seniors Real Estate Specialist should raise suspicion. phone numbers, home addresses, and names of relatives.
and Certified Luxury Home If a phone call (or an email message) requires you to (Also, don’t accept unknown friend requests and keep
Marketing Specialist act now to collect a prize, avoid a fine or jail, or save your account settings private.)
Today’s fraudsters have someone from a dire situation—always step back before DO be wary of government imposters. Officials from
many tricks up their sleeve. taking action. If a pressing need involves money, chances the IRS, the Social Security Administration, Medicare,
Their methods rely on are it’s a scam. and other government agencies will never call you unless
deception and frequently On Your Phone, How Can You Fight Back? you contact them first or they’ve sent mail correspondence
entail manipulating strong DO register your phone number with the Do Not explaining a situation that requires your attention.
human emotions, like fear Call Registry at donotcall.gov or (888) 382-1222. DON’T say “yes” to an unknown caller. Scammers
and love. This service will not block scammers, but legitimate may be trying to obtain a recording of your voice, which
Scammers make extensive use of all types of telemarketers will stop calling within a month. can be used to verify approval of charges to your phone,
technology tools, including false email messages, fake DON’T answer unrecognized calls unless you’re cable, or Internet bill or a credit card. If you sense
pop-up windows, malicious website links, and fraudulent expecting a call from an unknown number. Let the something sketchy, hang up quickly.

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Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is offering free prostate
While there’s debate over the need for the prostate-
specific antigen (PSA) test to screen for prostate cancer,
doctors at Cleveland Clinic Florida say PSA testing is
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with a digital rectal exam are the initial screening tests
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prostate biopsy is needed.”
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