Please be aware of a phone scam that is targeting local older adults. We have received reports from our home-delivered meals clients that they’ve received calls from someone claiming to represent Meals on Wheels and requesting personal information. The scammer asks the individual to verify their home address, phone number, and the last four digits of their social security number. The individual is also told they will stop receiving meals if they do not cooperate.

These calls are fraudulent, and no information should be provided to the callers. An actual Senior Services employee would never call to ask for your social security number, nor would an actual Meals on Wheels representative.

If you believe you have been a victim of this scam, you can report it to local law enforcement and file a complaint online or by phone:

reportfraud.ftc.gov
1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
TTY: 1-866-653-4261

The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) has been notified of a possible scam circulating regarding an alleged relief package from President Biden that would require Medicaid members to close their Medicaid cases to qualify for the relief package. Reports state that the scammers have placed ads online that include a phone number asking members to call so they can receive “emergency money” of $5,200 if they are less than 65 years old and do not receive Medicaid benefits.

Please be advised if you are a Medicaid recipient, you may be contacted by scammers or may have seen the ad. There is NO relief package being offered by President Biden, the federal government, VDSS or any other state agency, and DO NOT give out any personal information, including social security number, bank information, etc., if requested by these scammers.