8 | SUNRAYS
JULY 2013
ONLINE:
SCTXCA.ORG
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
See page 147 for list of committee
members. See Sun City Texas Resident
Directory or
> Community
Association > CA Advisory Committees for
description of duties for each committee.
CHARTERED CLUBS (NON SPORTS)
Thursday, July 11, 2 p.m., AC MR 1
COMMUNICATIONS
Wednesday, July 10, 9:30 a.m., CCAN
COVENANTS
Wednesday, July 3, 9 a.m., CCAN
ELECTIONS
Wednesday, July 17, 9 a.m., AC MR 3/4
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Friday, July 12, 9 a.m., AC MR 3/4
FINANCE
Tuesday, July 23, 1 p.m., AC MR 3/4
GOLF
Monday, July 22, 3 p.m., AC MR 1/2
LANDSCAPED MAINTAINED HOMES
Wednesday, July 3, 10 a.m., AC MR 3/4
MODIFICATIONS
Thursday, July 11, 8:30 a.m., CCAN,
*Open at 11 a.m.
Thursday, July 18, 8:30 a.m., CCAN
NOMINATING
No meeting in July
PROPERTY & GROUNDS
Tuesday, July 9 & 23, 1:30 p.m., AC MR 1/2
SPORTS
Monday, July 15, 8 a.m., AC MR 2
WILDLIFE
Wednesday, July 3, 3 p.m., AC MR 1/2
Other Committees or Task Forces:
NEIGHBORHOOD REPS
Wednesday, July 17, 9:30 a.m., CCG/F
COPS
Tuesday, July 2, 9:30 a.m., AC MR 1/2
SENIOR CITIZENS AND FRAUD:
HOW TO AVOID BEING A VICTIM
Fraud against senior citizens is a rapidly in-
creasing crime, not only across the United
States but even here in Georgetown. George-
town is home to a large senior citizen popu-
lation, especially in Sun City Texas, which
makes Georgetown an attractive environment
for con artists.
Why are senior citizens so attractive to con artists? A common
misconception is that senior citizens are naive and make easy
victims. The truth is that con artists target senior citizens be-
cause they believe senior citizens are most likely to have money
due to the “nest egg” they spent their whole lives building for
their retirement. Most senior citizens own their own home and
have excellent credit. Also, senior citizens generally were raised
to be polite and trusting. The con artist will exploit these traits,
knowing that it is difficult for senior citizens to say “no” or just
to hang up the telephone.
What are the most common fraud scams directed toward senior
citizens in Georgetown and across the United States?
THE MEDICARE SCAM
Con artists are calling seniors at home and claiming to be affiliated
with the federal Medicare program. The con artists falsely tell
seniors that the Medicare program’s current identification cards
are being phased out and that replacement Medicare cards must
be obtained in order to continue receiving benefits. Seniors are
told they must confirm their Medicare number and bank account
information over the phone in order to receive a replacement card.
How to avoid being a victim of this scam:
Never give out
personal or financial information over the phone unless the call
is initiated by you and you are sure to whom you are talking.
The federal government will not call you asking for personal or
financial information.
THE PRIZE WINNING SCAM
Seniors get a call or a letter from the con artist saying they have
won a prize, but in order to claim the prize they need to send
money to cover a shipping or handling fee, or pay for taxes upfront.
How to avoid being a victim of this scam:
Legitimate prize
games or lotteries will not have you pay money up front in order
for you to claim your prize. The taxes you pay for the prize or lot-
tery will only be paid AFTER you claim your winnings.
THE “DAMSEL IN DISTRESS” SCAM
Seniors get a phone call from a young voice claiming to be their
grandchild. The con artists tell the senior they have had an ac-
cident or are in some sort of trouble and need the senior to wire
them money. The senior, truly believing they are talking to their
grandchild, wires the money to them.
Stay Safe, Sun City
By Lieutenant Craig Murray, Criminal Investigations
Division, Georgetown Police Department
CA NEWS
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