Six accused of stealing $250K from Florida seniors in grandparent scam

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Provided By CBS12 Six fraudsters are accused of stealing nearly $250,000 from Florida seniors through grandparent scams, the Florida Attorney General (AG) announced on Monday. The Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution said the scam affected seniors in multiple counties, including Palm Beach, Brevard, Broward, Lee, Miami-Dade, Orange, and Sarasota. The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Vice […]

Do you or anyone you know has any sight or vision issues?

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Do you or anyone you know has any sight or vision issues? Our next Lunch & Learn speaker is Kathy Searle Acevedo – Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Books Library Services. Sign up here to reserve your spot today – https://ourseniors.net/contact-us/lunch-learn-reservation-form/  

Happy 4th of July 2024 – Independence Day

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OurSeniors Vendors, Readers, Subscribers, and Donors…Let’s Talk Independence We know that you’re brimming with excitement as we approach a very special and universally well-known day in American history—Independence Day! You’ve probably already prepared for your upcoming cookouts, shopped for decor in patriotic colors, and bought flags in bulk but while we know the 4th of […]

Check Out DB Pickles Summer Events!

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Check out DB Pickles summer events. Every Tuesday, a variety of discounts are available for OurSeniors and veterans. On top of that, a portion of your patronage is donated on dates of July 19, August 16 & September 20 to OurSeniors.org so they can continue providing free reliable services to all of  OurSeniors. Don’t miss […]

ATTENTION Floridians! IRS Issues Warning on Impersonation Scams

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By The office of Senator Rick Scott As a member of the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging, Senator Rick Scott is fighting to protect Florida’s seniors from fraud and was proud to host a Senate Aging Hearing in the Villages with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on the growing risk of financial scams. The Internal […]

Our Summer Edition will be on “Newsstands” soon!

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Hi OurSeniors.net reader, We are very excited to let you know that the Summer Edition will be in the mail soon to those who Donate, and will be at the Pick Up Locations by the 1st week in July. It will also be available Online here soon! OurSeniors.Net Magazine has become recognized as the best […]

Lunch & Learn in Summer Season 2024!

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Don’t miss out the free Lunch & Learn events in the summer season for 2024. Starring guest speakers like Kathy Searle Acevedo Robert Bud Murphy & Anthony Luizzo Andrea Spencer Seats are going fast, sign up here to reserve your spot today: https://ourseniors.net/contact-us/lunch-learn-reservation-form/

Be Careful, the Scammers are Everywhere!

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Building a backyard pool is expensive, but Diana Decker of Westlake had saved up for it. In 2020, she thought she gave her investment to a reputable company, Villa Pavers and Pools. “It makes you not want to trust anybody anymore,” said Decker in 2021. A state investigation found that the company and its owner, […]

Ask Dr. Q – Summer 2024

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“Ask Dr. Q.” gives OurSeniors readers a chance to get expert answers to specific senior-related health questions. Dr. Steven Quaning is Medical Director and Chief Physician at Metro Health, a network of medical practices dedicated to senior care. He is Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine, medical care specifically aimed at seniors. In our “Ask Dr. […]