Fraud and Scam Alerts – Fearrington Cares

Smoke Alarm “Possible Scam”

The following was issued by the North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department. Subject: Smoke Alarm “Possible Scam”

On the morning of March 08, 2019, the North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department received a telephone call asking if anyone from the fire department had been campaigning door to door asking to check smoke alarms. The call was from an elderly woman’s daughter that lives here in the North Chatham fire district. The fire department informed the daughter that they install smoke alarms by referral and that they call to schedule a time to go out and assist homeowners with smoke alarm issues. They also told the daughter that the department had not participated in any door-to-door smoke alarm campaign. The daughter then stated that she was afraid that someone was casing her mother’s home and that she’d already reached out to the local Sheriff’s Office.

The North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department would like to make everyone aware of this possible scam and in hopes that someone is not trying to gain access to anyone’s home disguised as a Firefighter.

If you encounter this type of issue, please contact the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department at 919-542-2811.

Smoke Alarm “Possible Scam” Jon Darling 2019-03-08T22:24:02-04:00

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Your new Medicare card is on the way, so if someone calls and says you need to give them your personal information or money to get the new card, hang up! It’s a scam. Medicare will never call uninvited and ask for personal information or money for you to get your new Medicare Number and card. Learn what to do if you get a suspicious call like this.

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Two current scams — (1) Many people in the area are currently receiving phone calls with a live person on the other end claiming to be calling from Medicare asking if you have received your new Medicare ID card. The caller also asks for your Social Security. Be aware that Medicare NEVER places such calls to anyone. It is a SCAM. Just hang up without engaging in ANY sort of conversation; do not try to engage the caller in by challenging what you are told. (2) Also, a recent Social Security phone scam makes you out to be the criminal. How to avoid falling for it. See the details here.

Two New Potential Support Groups Forming—(1) Currently, we are prepared to begin an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group. Any individuals interested in participating in a weekly group here in Fearrington should call the Center (919-542-6877, no name required) so we can determine our next steps. It is our policy that none of our support groups record attendee’s names. (2) Also, LGBTQ Allies. There are many issues facing the LGBTQ community, especially right here in North Carolina. If a number of individuals are interested, Fearrington Cares will provide a regular opportunity to meet. For more information, email Vicky or Rhoda.

Volunteers Always Needed and Welcome! Fearrington Cares can always use more volunteer drivers, handy people, computer jocks, and Fearrington Friends. If you have any interest in or questions about volunteering, please call the Center (919-542-6877).

REMEMBER THAT FLU SHOT: Flu season is in full swing and it’s not too late to get a flu shot; many local options are available, including pharmacies and grocery stores. If you or someone you know is homebound due to medical or physical disabilities and would like to receive the vaccine, please contact Bonnie Dukeman, RN, at the Chatham County Public Health Department (919-742-5641).

Fearrington Cares volunteers are delivering dinner once a month to resident family caregivers and their partners in February, March, and April. Please call the Center (919-542-6877) to be added to the roster of “All-Star Caregivers” living in Fearrington.

Join Our Movement Classes! Regular movement and stretches help keep you healthy. We provide classes for you every weekday from 11:30 a.m.—12:30 pm. Note that the Tuesday Qi Gong Easy Movement class is the one exception and meets at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m — NO CLASS the 2nd Tuesday of each month. See this MOVEMENT CLASSES calendar for class descriptions and class schedules.

Foot Health & Care Program 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in The Gathering Place. Dr. Katherine Williams, DPM, a podiatrist with InStride Chapel Hill Foot and Ankle, will discuss a variety of foot problems and treatments. She will give tips to keep your aging feet healthy, including knowing how to select proper fitting footwear.

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Fearrington Village NC Residents, Clubs, and Organizations Donated Hurricane Florence Relief Supplies to Residents of Eastern NC. See the story on our NEWS pages.

Click here to Read WRAL TechWire Coverage of Fearrington Innovative Elders (October 04th 2018).