Category: Programs

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STIMULUS CHECKS SCAMS

The IRS has issued a statement urging taxpayers to keep on the lookout and exercise extra caution in response to a recent surge of fraudulent IRS calls and email phishing attempts related to these payments, often referring to them as “stimulus checks”.

The IRS has issued a warning that scammers may:

• Emphasize the words “stimulus check” or “stimulus payment” while seeking personal financial information. For reference, the official term is “economic impact payment”.
• Ask the taxpayer to sign over their economic impact payment check to them.
• Ask by phone, email, text or social media for verification of personal and/or banking information, saying that the information is needed to receive or speed up their economic impact payment.
• Suggest that they can get a tax refund or economic impact payment faster by working on the
• taxpayer’s behalf. These scams could be conducted by social media of even in person.
• Mail the taxpayer a bogus check, perhaps an odd amount, then tell the taxpayer to call a number or verify information online in order to cash it.

The Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter is joining forces with the Town of Groton Police Department, Waterford Police Department, Groton Senior Center, Town of Groton Parks and Recreation to offer safety tips and resources to families taking care of loved ones with dementia at home.

Experts in the dementia field, service providers and members of law enforcement agencies will help you navigate this challenging time. Panelists will discuss home safety issues such as managing medications and wandering; help you form an emergency plan and share when behavior becomes a police issue; and identify community resources and support services including food programs and fuel assistance. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions, to let us know how we can help you.

April 17th 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Speakers include:

Kris Sortwell, Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter

Officer Heather McClelland and McDonald, Groton Town Police Department

Lt. Marc Balestracci, Waterford Police Department

Tomi Stanley, Groton Senior Center

Please register here!

Below is a link to information about the COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program from the PenFed Foundation, which may provide financial relief to Veterans, active military service members, and those serving in the Reserves and the National Guard. This fund can support expenses like rent, mortgages, auto loans/leases, and utilities. Please note, all checks will be sent directly to the creditor or landlord after the grant is approved. The Foundation can only support one emergency financial request per household.

COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program

We are continuing to provide medical rides to critical appointments only and we will also pick-up prescriptions if needed.

We are providing Food Basket & Hygiene supplies to our seniors and those with compromised immune systems, along with daily lunches.