Beware of scams targeting older people

We are aware of scammers targeting older people by pretending to be aged care assessors.

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There have been reports of suspicious phone calls and visits from people claiming to be from My Aged Care or allied health services.

Please be cautious and remember:

  • aged care assessors will always schedule visits in advance and provide proof of identification
  • older people should refuse entry if they are concerned and not share personal or financial information
  • all legitimate aged care activity can be confirmed by calling My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday local time)
  • report any incidents to Scamwatch by visiting www.scamwatch.gov.au
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