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DA's office warns elders about scams as residents raise Independence Hall fire that displaced seniors
Summary
A Harris County DA representative warned residents about phone and email scams targeting seniors; neighborhood leaders also reported a Memorial Day fire at Independence Hall that killed one person and displaced around 20 residents, and asked for referrals to assist vulnerable seniors.
Sherry Cortez of the Harris County District Attorney's office warned Super Neighborhood Alliance attendees that scams targeting seniors are common and urged residents not to respond to unsolicited emails or calls that demand payment.
Cortez said the DA's office will not call residents to demand money or say there is an outstanding…
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