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Friday, March 7, 2008

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Senior Scams

        

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They are as conniving as they are cruel--heartless con artists who target the most vulnerable senior citizens. They gain people's trust, then rob them of their life savings in the blink of an eye. In this week's CNX, an important story for people with parents who are seniors, or anyone nearing retirement age themselves. We talk with local experts about how to spot and avoid these scams. Plus, we interview former con artists to find out first-hand the sly tricks these criminals use to steal people's money.

Related Links


Federal Bureau of Investigation's fraud alert resource for senior citizens

StopSeniorScams.org

The National Center on Elder Abuse

The National Do Not Call Registry provides the option to block telemarketers.

 

Feedback

        

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Our story last week about a Death with Dignity initiative in Washington State really struck a nerve. We'll share emails from viewers who support the initiative, some who don't, and some who are just plain angry because of a single word.

Green Watch

        

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Tom Watson A Woodinville housing development, supposedly a model of "green building," goes up in flames. So-called eco terrorists are the prime suspects. But why would green vigilantes target an eco-friendly development? King County Eco Consumer Tom Watson joins Enrique Cerna with some answers.

Roundtable

        

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Kathy And Randy Our political roundtable takes a closer look at the influence of the internet on local and national races. Will YouTube decide our next President? Or our state's next Governor?

Funding for KCTS 9 Connects provided by:

Seattle P-I
The Floyd and Delores Jones Foundation
PCC Natural Market

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