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Senior Safety and Scams

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Seniors must take special care to protect themselves. Some people intentionally target seniors to violate their homes or their trust. This page offers information on security and safety issues, and on what you can do to avoid common scams. Choose from the list of topics below:
Home Security

Charity Scams

Home Repair Scams

Identity Theft

Sweepstakes Scams

Vacation Scams

 

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Cold Weather Tips for Seniors

ID Theft Resources*

Direct Deposit for your federal benefit payments

Fire Safety

NM Attorney General Consumer Protection

National Fraud Information Center

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US Consumer Gateway

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