Fraud targeting older adults is on the rise, with schemes designed to steal personal information, drain savings, or even jeopardize health through the sale of fake medical equipment. We spoke with Robert “Bob” Blancato, who serves as the National Coordinator of the bipartisan Elder Justice Coalition and is the Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Program, about the biggest red flags – from fake Medicare calls to deceptive billing – and why trusting your instincts, speaking up if something feels off, and staying connected to your community are key to staying safe. 

Check out The John A. Hartford Foundation at https://www.johnahartford.org/.   

<p>Fraud targeting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/default.htm" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/default.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763828049587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw21zNt12ppt6FZLWhSoGBBI">older adults</a>&nbsp;is on the rise, with schemes designed to steal personal information, drain savings, or even jeopardize health through the sale of fake medical equipment. We spoke with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.matzblancato.com/about" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.matzblancato.com/about&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763828049587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2AwurcHk-AO5eoyY_UgIXd">Robert &ldquo;Bob&rdquo; Blancato</a>, who serves as&nbsp;the National Coordinator of the bipartisan Elder Justice Coalition and is the Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Program, about the biggest red flags &ndash; from fake Medicare calls to deceptive billing &ndash; and why trusting your instincts, speaking up if something feels off, and staying connected to your community are key to staying safe.&nbsp;<br><br>Check out The John A. Hartford Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.johnahartford.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.johnahartford.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763669598555000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3YfgpjTvIK9wUsGgO2-w_A">https://www.johnahartford.org/</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.

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