Resources
The City of New Rochelle's Office for the Aging at the Hugh Doyle Center provides a variety of services to our senior population and their families. Visit their website for more information or call them at (914) 235-2363 Monday-Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
The Center for Aging in Place has assembled this resource directory of area services and programs for use by Westchetser's seniors during the pandemic crisis.
Be Alert for Scams!
Be alert to the potential for a new wave of scams. Many Americans will be receiving relief funds from the government in the coming months. Be certain that there will be scammers ready to pounce. The elderly, in particular, may be targeted.
- Anyone who tells you they can get government money to you immediately is a scammer.
- The government will not ask you to pay any fees to get this money.
- The government will not call to ask for your Social Security number, bank account information, or credit card number. Anyone who does so is a scammer.
Other scam calls already being reported:
- Callers claiming to be conducting a "Coronavirus Survey" and requesting Social Security numbers.
- Callers saying they are from your bank, claiming that your branch is closing, and requesting account numbers.
Please be wary. Many people are living with a heightened sense of anxiety at the moment, so even the most savvy could fall victim to calls like these. Remind your friends and loved ones to:
NEVER GIVE PRIVATE INFORMATION, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, OR ACCOUNT NUMBERS TO ANYONE WHO CALLS.
If you receive any calls of this nature, simply hang up.
