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Medical Identify Theft

We’re all familiar with identity theft: Someone gains access to your Social Security Number and other private information, and uses it to open credit cards, take out loans, and even receive unemployment benefits in your name. But how familiar are we with Medical Identity Theft? Similar to regular identity theft, medical identity theft occurs when […]

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June 4, 2025

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How Scammers Try to Reach You

Scammers are getting more creative, but many of their tricks follow similar patterns. Knowing what to look for can help you avoid becoming a victim. Here are some common ways scammers reach out—and what you can do to protect yourself. Red Flags You get contacted out of the blue It sounds too good to be […]

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June 4, 2025

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Local Volunteers Tackle Medicare Fraud on The Conversation

Medicare fraud continues to put seniors and healthcare resources at risk — but local efforts in Hawaii are making a difference. On a recent episode of “The Conversation” with Hawaii Public Radio, community volunteers from SMP Hawaii (Senior Medicare Patrol) shared their experiences educating and protecting kupuna from scams targeting Medicare recipients. These dedicated volunteers […]

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June 3, 2025

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Safety First With your Device

Today, we keep a large amount of sensitive information on our personal devices. For this reason, it is essential that we keep these devices secure. The good news? You don’t need to be a computer expert to keep your important information safe. Keep the Devices Locked Use a strong password to protect your computer, laptop, […]

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June 3, 2025

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