Identity Theft!

We recently learned of a scam in our area that targeted seniors living alone.  It not only tried to take financial advantage of them at their residence, there were efforts to obtain sensitive identity information that could have been devastating.  With that in mind, we’d like to offer some prevention tips that can be used by persons of all ages to protect against identity theft:

• Always shred documents of a personal nature.  If it has nothing more than your name & address on it, shred!
• Minimize the number of credit cards that you have.
• In the signature box on the back of credit/debit cards you use, print “ASK FOR ID”.
• DO NOT carry your Social Security Card with you and do not give the number out over the phone.  Lock the card in a safe place!
• Do not discuss private business in public places, such as on a cell phone.  It’s too easy for someone close by to overhear information.
• Get a free credit report yearly. (https://www.annualcreditreport.com)
• Never share personal information with someone at your door or over the phone.

If you do become a victim, contact the fraud department of the three major credit bureaus (TransUnion, Experian, & Equifax).  Also, notify your bank, the local police, and any creditors you may deal with as quickly as possible.

Bringing useful news to educate our clients is one more way that Home Helpers has been making life easier for over a decade.  Call us today at 704-909-7958.  And as always, you can find us on our website,  Facebook and Google+!

Getting Out To Vote!

For the upcoming elections, our agency will offer eligible seniors free transportation to and from the voting locations in Huntersville and Cornelius, NC.  Participants must be 60 or older, and be unable to drive themselves.  This offer is limited to citizens living within the Huntersville/Cornelius city limits at this time.  Eligible seniors or family members are encouraged to call our main office at 704-909-7958.  Please contact us prior to October 31st to schedule election day transportation.  For early voting, please call our office as soon as possible.  All calls will be taken on a first come, first served basis.  Availability may be limited by demand, as well as individual limitations, so please call as soon as possible! Visit our website for more information.

Bringing useful news to educate our clients is one more way that Home Helpers has been making life easier for over a decade.  Call us today at 704-909-7958.  And as always, you can find us on our website,  Facebook and Google+!