Nassau County officials teach seniors how to shred and detect scammers at nursing homes

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Approximately 165 elderly scams were reported in Nassau last year. That's up from just 88 the year before.

This weekend, three nursing homes in Nassau County will teach seniors about the importance of shredding all documents and detecting when scammers call.Acceptable shredding items include paper with staples, paper clips, beige manila folders, and brown accordion folders.-Excel at Woodbury for Nursing & Rehabilitation 8553 Jericho Turnpike, WoodburyAll three locations will be collecting donations of canned goods and toiletries for the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency.

Police say the most important thing is to always check on your elderly neighbors and don't be afraid to ask them about this and encourage them to call 9-1-1 immediately.

 

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