BC Housing warns of scammers targeting SAFER program seniors after $430 benefit announced.

BC Housing warns of scammers targeting elderly low-income renters after $430 benefit was announced for 20,000 seniors in the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program. The agency emphasizes they will never use text messages to invite recipients to claim benefits, and that no action is required from them to receive the one-time payment. The SAFER program's eligibility was expanded to include seniors with annual incomes up to $37,240.

April 12, 2024
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