"your resource for protecting senior citizens."
The American Federation of Senior Citizens seems to be running a (very slick) scam:
Keep an eye out for these types of tricks; they'll only increase as the general election draws near...
Beware of a large brown envelope, like the one received recently by reader Robert W. of North Merrick, from the American Federation of Senior Citizens. It's intended to scare the hell out of you and take your money. And it could be a violation of the law.
The envelope proclaims, in large black lettering, "Your Social Security Preservation Card Must Be Signed And Dated Within The Next Ten Days. Influence Congress." The letter inside urges you to sign the "Social Security Preservation Card" if "you want your Social Security benefits to continue."
The letter asks: "Do you want your Social Security check to be guaranteed - without a threat that it could bounce because of insufficient funds?"
This twist on the Social Security fright mail that's been coming for years from right-wing networks is preposterous on its face, but some people will be frightened into responding. The so-called Social Security Preservation Card, of course, has no connection with Social Security. Social Security is safe for at least 40 years, its trustees say. It's no longer an issue before Congress, and even the president has abandoned his effort to privatize the system.
As you might suspect, the mailing had little to do with saving Social Security. Its bottom line is an appeal for "your generous donation of $25 or $50 or whatever you can manage to help AFSC work with conservative leadership in Congress to preserve and protect your Social Security."
Keep an eye out for these types of tricks; they'll only increase as the general election draws near...
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