Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan launched the beginning of National Consumer Protection Week this week by announcing efforts to help Illinois seniors survive the economic downturn and protect themselves from scams.
“Although the recession has affected everybody, older Illinoisans living on fixed incomes are often targets of scams,” said Madigan. “It is important that Illinois seniors have the information and resources they need to fight consumer fraud and deal with financial hardships. My office is focused on providing seniors with these resources.”
These efforts include a guide (Every Cent Counts – for Senior Citizens) “designed to help seniors spot and avoid fraud and understand their consumer rights and options so that they can make the most of existing dollars and safeguard their finances” as well as a consumer education program called Silver Beat.
Interested individuals can access the guide – which is available in English and Spanish – on the Attorney General’s Web site at www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov or by calling 1-800-386-5438 to request a copy by mail.
Seniors interested in learning more about attending or hosting a Silver Beat program, should contact Erin Ruebbelke, in the Attorney General’s office at 217-557-1982 or e-mail her at eruebbelke@atg.state.il.us.
Read more about these efforts in Illinois and the Chicago area here.
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