{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#202 Best of 2025 - #184 From Medicare to Money: Protecting Seniors from Fraud","description":"Gina and Don replay #184 talking with Sydney about fraud. In this episode, Gina and Don sit down with Sydney Hartnett of Hartnett Health to discuss an important and timely topic: senior scams and fraud prevention. From health insurance scams to the growing problem of Medicare fraud, Sydney shares her expertise and practical tips to help protect aging loved ones from becoming victims. We explore the different types of scams targeting seniors, why they are so prevalent, and most importantly\u2014what families can do to safeguard themselves. Whether it\u2019s understanding common red flags, setting up safeguards, or having proactive conversations with parents and grandparents, this episode is full of insights you won\u2019t want to miss. \ud83d\udca1 If you\u2019ve ever worried about a loved one getting taken advantage of, this conversation is for you. Helpful Sites: https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/ - The latest in consumer advice from scams, identity theft to credit.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/support.google.com\/voice\/answer\/115061?hl=en&amp;amp;ref_topic=1707989&amp;amp;sjid=6477591156788718288-NA - Quick how to on Google voice set up.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/use-two-factor-authentication-protect-your-accounts Two-Factor-Authentication how to.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USFTCCONSUMER\/subscriber\/new?topic_id=USFTCCONSUMER_8 Get consumer alerts from the Federal Trade Commission. &amp;nbsp; https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/how-block-unwanted-calls Easy to read on how to block scam\/spam calls. Includes what apps are vetted, and built in for different phones. Most phone carriers will have an article of their own. #FocusedHealthyFamily #SeniorSafety #FraudPrevention #MedicareFraud #SeniorScams #CaregiverSupport #AgingWisely #ProtectOurSeniors #FamilyCaregiving #SeniorAwareness ","author_name":"Focused Healthy Family Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/focusedhealthyfamily.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39481215\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196750640"}