Scams and Con Artists - How to Spot the Bad Guys and Avoid Becoming a Victim

Be smarter than the con! On today's episode, learn how to defeat scammers and con artists with tips from the experts at the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Special Deputy Tom Smith and Captain Heidi Jackson provide current trends on the four most common scams being used today and how to avoid them. Tips on spotting elder abuse are given, including financial abuse, physical abuse, emotional and psychological abuse. Includes today's Medicare Minute regarding the use of observation status and hospital admittance and how it's handled by Medicare. Hosted by Melissa Sprouse Browne.