www.ffsalt.com March 2015 [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT S.A.L.T. is a voice to advocate for action to ensure that seniors live in a healthy, safe, enjoyable and vibrant communities. The team will act as a communication link between seniors and services providers, increase awareness of services for seniors and support seniors in the community. Utility Scams A new twist shows that consumers and businesses have been receiving calls from an individual that claims to represent their local electric, water or gas company. The caller advises that there is an overdue bill and payment is required immediately or the services will be shut off. Traditionally, fraudsters will request payment by credit card, however with this scam, the caller request payment by prepaid debit/credit cards with Pay Power Cards and Green Dot Cards being the primary choices. No photo identification is required to purchase these cards and the funds are difficult to trace once loaded to the card. Warning Signs—How to Protect Yourself While utility companies do contact customers by phone from time to time, they would never request a payment by prepaid debit or credit card over the phone. Overdue payments would appear on your next bill.  Call the customer service number on your utility bill, this will ensure that you are speaking to a real employee of the company.  Never give out any personal information over the phone.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions and if you feel pressured never hesitate to hang up. Please report this scam or any others to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by phone at 1-888-495-8501. Meetings SALT Committee March 31, 2015 April 28, 2015 May 26, 2015 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Sister Kennedy Centre Sister Kennedy Centre Sister Kennedy Centre Safe Communities Rainy River District Partner’s Meeting May 19, 2015 11:30am EMS Building Committee Contacts OPP Contact: Constable Guy Beaudry (807)274-7777 [email protected] Northwestern Health Unit Contact: Elaine Fischer (807)274-9827 ext 3638 [email protected] Canadian Mental Health Association Older Adults Program Contact: General Inquiries (807) 274-9400 MAILING ADDRESS Senior's In Law Enforcement Box "S" c/o Fort Frances Times 116 First Street East Fort Frances, ON P9A 1K2 For more info: Robert Schulz (807)274-6435 Upcoming Community Events April—Community Garden Plot Registration May—Hike & Bike June—Healthy Aging Workshop