COA/AARP OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES
HEALTH INSURANCE SCAM WARNING
The Mansfield Council On Aging has been contacted by several Mansfield seniors regarding an information “phishing” scam. These seniors have reported that they have received telephone calls from persons saying they are representing their health insurance plan or are from the Medicare division of Social Security. They ask personal questions about Medicare numbers (Social Security Numbers) and banking information.
THESE CALLS ARE FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE TRYING TO STEAL PERSONAL AND BANKING INFORMATION.
THE MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WANT TO REMIND SENIORS:
• DO NOT GIVE ANY INFORMATION TO ANYONE YOU DO NOT KNOW
• DO NOT ENTER INTO A TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH ANYONE YOU DON'T KNOW
Several seniors living in the southeast region of the state have reported being called by these people. If you have any concerns about calls you have received, please call the COA at 508-261-7368 or the Mansfield Police at 508-261-7301.
COA/AARP OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES
The Council On Aging and AARP are once again joining together to offer Mansfield seniors free tax preparation services. Appointments will be available with three tax preparers on Mondays from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and begin on Monday, February 6th.
Services offered include personal Federal returns and state returns, including the filing of the state’s Circuit Breaker forms for the real estate tax, sewer and water utility rebates.
All appointments must be scheduled with Louise at the Council On Aging and are available on a first come/first served basis. Services will be available through Monday, April 9th. Those using this service must bring all tax documents and the completed Intake/Interview and Quality Review Sheet with them to their appointment. All required forms and information will be available at the COA upon scheduling of appointments. To schedule an appointment, or for information about this service, please call Louise at 508-261-7368.
COMPUTER CLASSES
The Council On Aging offers seniors individual computer instruction Tuesday and Wednesday mornings each week. If you have been curious about computers and want to learn the basics of navigating through Windows and using the internet, schedule a session with Jeff, the computer instructor. Classes are $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents. For information or to schedule a class, please call Louise at 508-261-7368.