ConsumerAffairs.Com News for SeniorsScams, lawsuits, prosecutions and warnings from ConsumerAffairs.ComScam Targets Elderly Seeking Tax Help- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Victims lose money and risk identity theft.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/irs_scam.html More Alcoholism in Retirement Communities- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Alcoholism widespread but often misdiagnosed in seniors.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/geezer040.html Social Security, Medicare Raises Set for January- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Retirees get the smallest increase in four years, just 2.3%.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/medicare_d.html Seniors Lose 51% of Buying Power Since 2000- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Cost-of-living adjustments don't keep up with inflation.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/seniors_finances.html |