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Anti-Crime Tips for Seniors -- National Crime Prevention Council
(Separate Website)
Fight crime against seniors and find out how not to fall prey to criminals who target older people.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Avoid Investment Fraud
(Separate Website)
Helpful things to know to avoid investment fraud. Information from the National Crime Prevention Council.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Avoid Telemarketing Scams
(Separate Website)
Find out how to deal with scam artists who use telemarketing to steal or rip you off.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Charitable Giving Done Wisely
(Separate Website)
Tips for making sure your charity dollars are going where you want them to go. Tips from the National Crime Prevention Council.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Financial Resources for kinship care
(Separate Website)
A summary of federal programs for grandparents and others who care for their relatives’ children.
By: Child Welfare League of America
Identity Theft -- Tips to Avoid Predators Learn how to protect yourself against identity theft.
By: National Crime Prevention Council.
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Put Your Experience to Work -- Senior Employment Program
(Separate Website)
Temporary, part-time employment placement for low-income senior workers across South Louisiana is offered through the Senior Community Service Employment program.
By: Catholic Charities Agency of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
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Safer Seniors -- Anti-Crime Tips
(Separate Website)
Tips for staying safe in on the street and at home.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Spot a Con Artist
(Separate Website)
How to spot a con artist trying to rip you off -- information from the National Crime Prevention Council.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
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