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[AUDIO] NPR: Scammers Set Sights on Seniors

11. June 2013

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In April, NPR ran a story about seniors being increasingly targeted by scammers.

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Learning About the False Claims Act

12. June 2012

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The False Claims Act is a tool used to recover tax payer funds which have been paid out by the government in response to fraudulent requests, usually by government contractors. The False Claims Act seeks to reward individuals who try to stop abuse or report abuse. Attorney Nola Hitchcock Cross, Managing Attorney at the Cross [...]

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New Podcasts Available on Consumer Scams

17. November 2011

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Wisconsin SMP offers three new training podcasts on consumer scams. These audio files are available in English, Spanish and Hmong. Click the link below for the file you want to hear. Consumer Scams on Non-English – Spanish Consumer Scams on Non-English – Hmong Consumer Scams on Non-English – English Want to hear more? Find other [...]

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Fraud Alert Archive

23. August 2011

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SMP Podcast Programs

23. August 2011

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Wisconsin SMP offers several podcasts on consumer issues. Click the links below to listen to topics in English, Spanish or Hmong. Consumer Scams Consumer Scams on Non-English – Spanish Consumer Scams on Non-English – Hmong Consumer Scams on Non-English – English Volunteers Volunteers – Spanish Volunteers – Hmong Volunteers – English Identity Theft Identity Theft [...]

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New Wisconsin SMP Podcasts Coming Soon

1. April 2011

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In coming months, Wisconsin SMP will add five more audio files to the new podcast category at the website. Topics include: • Common Errors, Abuse, and Fraud Associated with Medicare • What is Wisconsin SMP? • How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft • Wisconsin SMP Volunteer Opportunities • Medicare Scams Affecting Non-English Speaking Populations [...]

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