Consumer telecom policy advocate in Washington, DC. Pres. of Consumer Policy Solutions (http://t.co/aHolP6SgjB) & E.D. of Project GOAL (http://t.co/kUDChBhgTm)
Joined January 2009
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It’s prime time to shop online,a great benefit for older adults. As Amazon kicks-off Prime Deals Days for members, older adults can shop shop safely. Here's my blog about online shopping, scams, & staying safe online. #ScamPrevention #ConsumerProtection
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🚨 We talk a lot about the most common tactics used in impersonation scams, like “fake orders” or “account issues” – but what’s the scammer’s objective?
In the month of July, we saw a spike in impersonation scams reported by Amazon customers worldwide where the scammer is seeking banking information, making up more than half of the reports.
See our monthly Scam Trends alert for our tips on how to protect your banking information. 👉amzn.to/4dTogNI
Scams continue to rise and plague all consumers. I've just had an op ed published to address the issue for older adults. You can read it here.
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23 million Americans, including many older adults, receiving #broadband from the Affordable Connectivity Program (#ACP) no longer have this essential service. Statements of support aren’t enough. We need action to get the program back up and running now!
Great to hear @JRosenworcel speaking at the Washington @PostLive Digital Disparities about #broadband issues, most importantly support for continued support for Affordable Connectivity Program #ACP.
Here’s a link to the article I wrote for older adults that’s just been published on NCOA’s (National Council on Aging) website about shifting away from the landline phone network for broadband access:
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Great bi-partisan letter from 45 Congressional Members to Leadership urging extension of Affordable Connectivity Program- currently offers financial assistance for #broadband to 20 million households, including millions of older adults. Here’s the letter:
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With @JoeBiden's announcement today to distribute #BEAD money, he emphasized goal to close the #digitaldivide and "connect everyone to high-speed reliable Internet by 2030." Critical for "seniors who are unable to talk to doctors." #InternetforAll
Eliminating fake reviews is critical to safe online buying! Amazon is stepping-up to help by blocking 200m fake reviews,calling on the private sector, gov't., and consumer groups to work to stop fake review brokers, & other actions. Read this blog aboutamazon.com/news/policy-…
I am pleased to share my latest published Op Ed on broadband and older adults: Creating a Path to Close the Digital Divide for Older Adults. Check it out here:
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Bridging the #digitaldivide will require help from all of us. Check this out to hear from industry leaders on all aspects of the digital divide and how we’re working together to create more #connectivity. attconnects.com/digital-divi…
This is a great device for older individuals to help them live more independently: AT&T, Cherish develop device for fall detection sbne.ws/r/MsHK
My interview with Comcast Newsmakers is now available, "Smart Aging: Emerging Technology to Improve the Lives of Older Adults."
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Helpful news for consumers today: Amazon released its 2022 brand protection report, summarized in this blog aboutamazon.com/news/company… (with a link to the full report). The report highlights a series of critically important protections for consumers engaging in online commerce.
.@ClintEOdom @TMobile — need to figure out a way to permanently fund the Affodable Connectivity Program.#FSFConf15
Digital divide creates challenges in connecting older adults to post-pandemic resources krcrtv.com/news/local/digita…
