Elder Care Harris County

Criminals love crypto kiosks because they turn your cash into hard-to-trace cryptocurrency. The transactions happen fast, and they're confusing and often irreversible.

The scams often start with a call, text or on-screen warning from someone pretending to be a bank fraud investigator, a tech support rep or law enforcement. Then, they pressure you to withdraw cash and deposit it at a specific crypto kiosk in a store or gas station.

According to the FBI, scams involving these kiosks led to more than $333 million in reported losses in 2025. A 2024 FBI report found that adults 60+ accounted for over 85% of reported fraud losses involving crypto kiosks. Once the money is sent, the transfer often can’t be reversed.

If anyone tells you to pay through a crypto kiosk, treat it as a scam and contact law enforcement or the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 for support and guidance.

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Please join nonprofits and community stakeholders serving older Houstonians at Elder Service Provider Network monthly meeting on Tuesday April 28th at the United Way Building

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In-Person Meeting
Community Resource Center
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, Texas 77007

Guest Speakers:
Serena Valentine
CORE Initiatives


Judy Blake
InnerLight Community Advocates, PLLC

Refreshment Sponsor
Angel Fisher
Home Helpers

Elder Service Provider Network provides unequalled networking and educational opportunities for all those who serve older adults: caregivers, family members, and senior industry professionals. By learning about both the variety of issues impacting seniors as well as the array of resources in place to help in the Houston Metropolitan Area, participants are in a solid position to enhance outcomes.
Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month from
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us for another FREE Family Home Workshop Tour #8 — Pine Trails!

Whether you’ve inherited property, want to understand probate, or don’t know where to start after losing a loved one — this event is for YOU!

Saturday, May 9th | 10AM–2PM @ Pine Trails Community Center 6003 Woodbend Drive, Houston, TX 77049
Topics covered:
• Clearing Title
• Wills vs Trusts
• Small Estate Affidavits & TODDs
• Tax Exemptions & Deferrals
• Accessing Bank Accounts
• Abandoned Homes & Missing Heirs

Questions? Email: [email protected]
TitleClearing HoustonEvents

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 26! 🗓️

Unused or expired medications at home can be dangerous. Safely disposing of them protects your family & community from accidental misuse. Find a drop-off location near you at DEA.gov. Every pill returned makes a difference! 🙌

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AARP Texas is hosting a free shredding event in Houston on April 25, 2026. Please see the image below for more details.

If you have not created a will or a trust, please plan to attend this free event.

Free Wills & Living Trust Class at McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Our complimentary events are located at McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library.