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Safeguard Our Seniors
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11/20/2009
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Sam Seltzers
3530 Tyrone Boulevard, North St. Petersburg, FL 33710
As part of Chief Financial Office Alex Sink's Safeguard Our Seniors initiative, this presentation will provide information to assist seniors in ways to avoid becoming victims of insurance and financial fraud.
The presentation will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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11/23/2009
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Senior Academy @ Palm Beach County |
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North County Senior Center
5217 Northlake Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
This exciting training opportunity is free. Seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Academy learning series which will be spread out over several weeks. Presentations will occur on Monday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m., starting October 19, 2009 through November 23, 2009. Those who participate in these outreach events will learn important information that can help seniors. CFO Alex Sink's representatives will talk about financial literacy during a presentation called "Safeguard Our Seniors" that will occur during the academy segment scheduled on November 23, 2009 from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m.
Victoria Peet Williams, Consumer Outreach Coordinator
(561)578-7204 |
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11/24/2009
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Deltona Senior Center
980 Lakeshore Drive, Deltona, FL 32725
The Department of Financial Services will offer a Safeguard Our Seniors presentation to seniors. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink initiated this program in response to a high number of complaints from our senior citizens pertaining to annuity abuse. The program starts at 10:30 a.m.
Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914 |
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West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging
5905 Breckenridge Parkway, Suite F, Tampa
S.A.L.T. is an advisory group for the area's Triad. Everyday hundreds of Floridians fall victim to financial and insurance fraud. To help seniors be aware of these scams, Florida Chief Financial Office Alex Sink launched the Safeguard Our Seniors initiative to inform older Floridians on services available to help them.
This presentation will educate seniors on frauds and scams and will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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11/30/2009
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Ormond Beach Senior Center
351 Andrews Street, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
The Department of Financial Services will offer a Safeguard Our Seniors presentation to seniors. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink initiated this program in response to a high number of complaints from our senior citizens pertaining to annuity abuse. The program starts at 11:30 a.m.
Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914 |
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Paradise Recreation Center
1403 Paradise Drive, the Villages, FL 32159
Every day, hundreds of Floridians fall victim to financial fraud. Many of these victims are trusting seniors who were talked into making risky or inappropriate financial investments by unscrupulous agents and scam artists.
This SOS event is an opportunity for seniors and their care givers to learn how to guard against frauds and scams targeting seniors. The presentation starts at 4:30 p.m.
Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914 |
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12/01/2009
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Lighthouse of Pinellas
6925 112th Circle North, Suite 103, Largo, FL 33773
The Department of Financial Services, in partnership with The Lighthouse of Pinellas will present a Safeguard Our Seniors and Disaster Preparedness seminar to the general public.
Every day, hundreds of Floridians fall victim to financial and insurance fraud. Many of these victims are trusting citizens who were talked into making risky or inappropriate financial investments by unscrupulous agents and scam artists.
This event is an opportunity for consumers and their care givers to learn how to guard against fraud, identity theft and scams. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Linda Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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12/04/2009
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Tampa Area Safety Council
1113 E. Dr. Martin L. King Jr Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33603
Defensive driving safety class will include presentation by DFS on automobile insurance related matters that impact the general public. the class starts at 9:00 a.m.
Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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12/07/2009
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Driver Safety Program for Seniors |
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St. Catherine's Catholic
1649 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL
In partnership with AARP, the Department will provide seniors information on auto insurance requirements, optional coverage available, factors that affect their premium, and possible discounts. The presentation begins at 12:45 p.m.
Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817 |
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12/09/2009
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Cultural Center of Charlotte County
Arron St., Port Charoltte, FL
The Senior Fun Fest is a annual event for seniors of Charlotte County and the surrounding area. There will be entertainment, demonstrations, health screenings and more. This is a great time to meet old friends and renewal seasonal ones. CFO Alex Sink and the Florida Department of Financial Services will have a Safeguard Our Seniors booth and display with information on how seniors can avoid insurance and financial frauds and scams. The event will be held from 10 -3 p.m.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461- 4019 |
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Aston Gardens
1311 Aston Gardens Court, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Everyday, hundreds of Floridians fall victim to insurance and financial fraud. Many of these victims are trusting seniors who were talked into making risky or inappropriate financial investments by unscrupulous agents and scam artists.
This SOS event is an opportunity for seniors and their care givers to learn how to guard against fraud and scams targeting seniors.
The event will be held from 1:00 p.m until 3:00 p.m.
Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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12/10/2009
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Medicare Part "D" Enrollment & Health Fair |
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Joseph P. D'Alessandro Office Complex (State Building)
2295 Vicotria Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
This event is for seniors to enroll in Medicare Part "D" during the open enrollment period from November - December 2009.
The Area Agency on Aging for SW Fla. (SHINE) will be availible to talk about Medicare Part "D" and help seniors enroll in a program that suits their needs. This event will last from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Health Fair will offer free blood pressure checks, balance tests, hearing, vision, and the Step Wise program will educate attendeed on how to avoid falls.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman will also be availible from the Department of Elder Affairs.
For additional information on SHINE, please contact (239) 332- 4233.
5th 3rd Bank"EBus" will be on site from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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12/11/2009
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Bella Vita Independent & Assisted Living
1420 East Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34292
Every day, hundreds of Floridians fall victim to financial fraud. Many of these victims are trusting seniors who were misled into making risky or inappropriate financial investments by unscrupulous agents and scam artists, including annuities and reverse mortgages.
"The number of complaints from Florida seniors about annuities has nearly quadrupled in the last three years,” said CFO Alex Sink, whose department has opened 474 investigations on financial fraud involving seniors, with 70 percent of cases related to annuity and life insurance transactions.
“Better financial protections for our growing population of senior residents and tougher consequences for those who defraud our seniors demand our immediate attention,” said CFO Sink.
In response to this trend, DFS will be holding a Safeguard Our Seniors presentation to assist seniors with identifying financial fraud and the warning signs.
The following agencies will be taking part in this program:
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs
SHINE
Elder Abuse Awareness
Long Term Care Ombudsman
AARP
Local Law Enforce
SALT of Sarasota
The program will last from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
RSVP with Bella Vita at (941) 485-1196
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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Jim Fortuna Senior Center
11751 McCormick Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Make your financial security a priority. As part of CFO Alex Sink's Safeguard Our Seniors initiative, the Department presentation will discuss how seniors can avoid becoming victims of financial fraud, focus on questions to ask before you buy, and how to avoid becoming a victim. The presentation begins at 12:00 p.m.
Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817 |
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12/14/2009
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Medicare Part "D" Enrollment & Safeguard Our Seniors Presentation |
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Joseph P. D'Alessandro Office Complex (State Building)
2295 Vicotria Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
This event is for seniors to enroll in Medicare Part "D" during the open enrollment period from November - December 2009.
The Area Agency on Aging for SW Fla. (SHINE) will be availible to talk about Medicare Part "D" and help seniors enroll in a program that suits their needs. This event will last from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with the Safeguard Our Seniors presentation beginning at 10:00 a.m.
For additional information on SHINE, please contact (239) 332- 4233.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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12/16/2009
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Woodland Towers
113 Chipola Avenue, Deland, FL 32720
The Department of Financial Services, in partnership with Woodland Towers, will offer a Safeguard Our Seniors presentation to the residents. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink initiated this program in response to a high number of complaints from our senior citizens pertaining to annuity abuse. The presentation starts at 2:00 p.m.
Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914 |
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01/08/2010
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Senior's Crime Prevention Awareness Seminar |
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Northdale Recreation Center
15550 Spring Pine Drive Tampa, FL
There will be several speakers on a variety of topics pertaining to seniors' crime prevention, residential security, personal safety, frauds, scams and crimes against the elderly. A representative from the Florida Department of Financial Services will be available as a presenter and vendor. This event is schedule from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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01/12/2010
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The United Methodist Church
1210 Deb Webb Boulevard West, Sun City Center, FL
This SOS event is an opportunity for seniors and their care givers to learn to guard against frauds and scams targeting seniors. The presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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01/13/2010
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Safeguard Our Seniors & Identity Theft |
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Redeemer Lutheran Church
701 Valley Forge Boulevard, Sun City Center, FL
This Safeguard Our Seniors presentation is an inititative of CFO Alex Sink and will help seniors learn ways to avoid becoming victims of identity theft, insurance and financial scams. the presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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01/19/2010
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Safeguard Our Seniors (SOS) |
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Gulf Coast Medical Center
13681 Doctor's Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Every day, hundreds of Floridians fall victim to financial fraud. Many of these victims are trusting seniors who were talked into making risky or inappropriate financial investments by unscrupulous agents and scam artists.
This SOS event is an opportunity for seniors and their care givers to learn how to guard against frauds and scams targeting seniors. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs will be present along with SHINE, Elder Abuse Awareness, Long Term Care, and AARP, who are all members of the CFO’s SOS Task Force. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will also be on hand to provide information.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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01/21/2010
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The Plantation at Leesburg
25201 Highway 27, Leesburg, FL
The Department of Financial Services will offer a Safeguard Our Seniors presentation to the citizens of the Plantation at Leesburg. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink initiated this program in response to a growing number of complaints from our citizens pertaining to annuity abuse. The program starts at 11:00 a.m.
Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914 |
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01/23/2010
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Frauds & Scams Against Seniors (Safeguard Our Seniors) |
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Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Colonal Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
The FL Department of Financial Services has been asked to present to the Key Women Educators of SW FL on frauds and scams that target seniors.
DFS will talk about insurance and financial frauds and scams against seniors when purchasing financial products or if they currently hold an insurance or financial product and someone is trying to have then switch companies or product.
The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. with the DFS presentation starting around 11:00 a.m.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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01/27/2010
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Tallahassee Senior Citizens - Southwood
3196 Merchants Blvd, Tallahassee
Make your financial security a priority. As part of CFO Alex Sink's Safeguard Our Seniors initiative, the Department presentation will discuss how seniors can avoid becoming victims of financial fraud. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A.V. Youngblood
413-5822 |
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02/05/2010
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Sensational Seniors Valentine's Day Celebration |
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Lake Kennedy Center in Cape Coral
Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL
The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) as been invited to take part in this senior expo on Feb 5, 2009 at the Lake Kennedy Center in Cape Coral. The expo is from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. DFS will be providing free information on ways to avoid scams and frauds when purchasing an insurance or financial product. We will have information on Medicare Supplement insurance and other insurance and financial products DFS licenses and regulates in the State of Florida.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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