Fake unpaid toll road text messages
Text message scams
Texts claim you owe a small toll fee and link to a fake payment page that steals your card and personal information.
Read more →Free resource for seniors and families · Jeffrey Bernard
Protecting Seniors from
Scams, Confusion,
and Costly Mistakes
Get plain-English scam alerts, learn how to spot red flags, and check suspicious messages — with guidance you can trust.
Updated daily
Today's Scam Alerts
The newest scams spreading right now.
"New Medicare card" phone scam
Medicare scams
Callers pretend to be from Medicare and say you need a new card. They ask for your Medicare number to 'verify' you.
Read more →"Fraud alert" calls pretending to be your bank
Bank scams
A caller says there is suspicious activity on your account and asks you to move money to a 'safe account' or share a verification code.
Read more →Free video lessons
Learn from Jeffrey — Watch & Share
Short, plain-English videos on scam prevention, Medicare, digital safety, and more.
What To Do If You Think You're Being Scammed
- 1
Stop and breathe.
Scammers want you to panic. It's okay to take a minute.
- 2
Don't pay, click, or share information.
Especially passwords, codes, gift cards, or your Medicare number.
- 3
Hang up or close the message.
It is not rude to hang up. You can always call back.
- 4
Call someone you trust.
A family member, friend, or your bank's number on the back of your card.
- 5
Report it.
Visit ReportFraud.ftc.gov or call 1-877-382-4357.
For families
Family Protection Tips
Set a family safe word
Agree on a word only your family knows. Use it to verify emergency calls.
Add trusted contacts on bank accounts
Most banks let you list a person they can call if something looks off.
Freeze your credit
It's free and stops scammers from opening new accounts in your name.
Talk about scams together
Share alerts at family dinners. Scammers count on silence.
Free scam alerts by email
Get the latest scam alerts sent to your inbox
Jeffrey sends a short, plain-English alert whenever a new scam is spreading. No spam, no sales — just the information you need to stay safe.
Unsubscribe anytime. Your email stays private.
Talk to a real person
Have questions? Talk to Jeffrey Bernard.
Jeffrey is a Senior Safety & Digital Protection Advocate with Simplicity Health Solutions. Get free, no-pressure guidance on Medicare, scam prevention, digital safety, and more — from someone you can call back.