GCSO Detectives speak at Gordon County Senior Center
Detective Danny White and Detective Bryce Dodd with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office recently visited Gordon County Senior Center for a presentation. They talked with the seniors about ID fraud and scams. They discussed how many of the scams are performed through the Internet and email. The detectives advised the seniors to never give out personal information over the phone, to never send money to someone they do not know and to never cash a check they receive in the mail if they are not expecting a check, advising the seniors that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Dodd and White educated the seniors on several ways to protect themselves from fraud and scams.
Elder abuse was also discussed during the presentation, with financial, mental and physical abuse being covered. The seniors were told that there are several personal care homes in Gordon County that are run by the rules and regulations of the state, but that there are also some homes that are not legitimate. The detectives advised the seniors to always do a check on personal care homes.
During and after the presentation, both detectives answered questions the seniors had. They also let the seniors know that if they ever had any doubts they could always call the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office or E911.
According to a representative with the Senior Center, it was an excellent presentation and the seniors at the center are more educated on how to protect themselves. They would like to thank the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office for the presentation.