Keeping Seniors Safe from Fraud and Abuse
I often hear from Oregonians who care for aging parents while balancing work responsibilities and raising their children. One of the challenges they face is protecting a loved one from scams. As a former consumer protection attorney, I know that people with bad intentions frequently take advantage of older Americans.
In Congress I serve as a leader of the bipartisan Elder Justice Caucus, where I am fighting to help victims of fraud, hold scammers accountable, and recover stolen money for our seniors.
Resources are available to you and your family if you need help. A call to my Beaverton office is a great place to start: 503-469-6010. This letter also includes some helpful websites and telephone numbers for organizations that can help you and your family.
Office of Congresswoman Bonamici
https://.bonamici.house.gov/seniorfraud
503-469-6010
Oregon Department of Human Services
855-503-SAFE (7233)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
(855) 411-2372
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Keeping seniors safe is about more than just protecting people from fraud. As your representative, I am also working to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. These programs are earned benefits that help seniors live their lives with dignity. And because expensive prescription drugs are often a barrier to staying healthy, I am fighting to lower costs by supporting a bill that would allow Medicare to negotiate for better prices.
Whether you're retired, saving for retirement, or caring for an elderly family member, my office is here to help. As a caregiver for my 90-year-old mother, I know how important it is to support and care for seniors.