Posted at 11:17 a.m., Thursday, February 10, 2005
Senior scam hotline available
Advertiser Staff
The Better Business Bureau of Hawaii has establishing a Senior Scam Hotline to help protect seniors from being victimized by fraudulent offers and other scams, a news release said.Seniors and their caregivers with questions about the legitimacy of offers and propositions can anonymously call 536-8609 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. free information and advice, the release said.
Neighbor Islands residents can call toll-free at 1-888-333-1593.
"The Senior Scam Hotline is there to help kupuna in our community sift through the piles of suspicious offers they get," said Anne Deschene, president and CEO of BBB Hawaii.
"We want individuals and families to know that their lives and problems are meaningful, and that someone understands and can help them make informed choices. We want to hear from them, both to help, but also as a way of helping to warn others."
