Protecting Florida’s elderly with Operation Senior Shield | Opinion

At 82 years old, I've seen plenty of things change, everything from rotary phones to smartphones, and handwritten letters to emails that arrive in the blink of an eye. But one thing hasn't changed is that there will always be people looking to take advantage of others.

What has changed is how sophisticated and relentless these scammers have become, especially when targeting seniors like me. That's why Florida's Operation Senior Shield couldn't have come at a better time.

Just last month, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited a Jacksonville retirement community to announce this new, free statewide alert system. The goal is simple: Keep seniors informed, aware and one step ahead of criminals who use phones, computers and even doorsteps as tools of deception.

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