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Advocates for lower-income adults in Nevada say many are leaving money on the table -- hundreds of dollars a month, in some cases -- because they may not know about certain government benefits, or that they may qualify for them. People can search more than 2,000 programs, free of charge, on the website BenefitsCheckup.org or can call a national helpline. Simona Combi, is public relations manager for the National Council on Aging, which created the online tool. ...

As inflation drives up the cost of living, Kentuckians on fixed incomes are especially vulnerable. More than 2,000 federal, state and local benefits are available for older adults and people with disabilities, which can be found online at benefitscheckup.org, along with help with applications and eligibility requirements. Aisha Williams, senior director of economic security and benefits for the National Council on Aging, said the site can show people how to reduce their spending on internet bills, food, utilities and health care, but they first have to take steps to sign up. ...

A statewide tour to help Iowans sharpen their fraud protection skills kicks off today. Organizers say perpetrators will never give up in trying to steal people's hard-earned money. The Fraud Watch tour is being led by AARP and will feature voices from the state's law enforcement community. ...

Impostors have been using ads and images of legitimate companies headquartered in Connecticut as part of a scam to solicit money from people. Scammers used images and letterheads of Athletic Brewing and Blue Triton, both headquartered in Connecticut, to lure people into a scam asking them to wrap their car in ads for the companies. Respondents to the ads are sent a check for their services, but are asked to send a larger portion of the money to the person who will wrap their car in ads. ...