Join AARP Idaho, the Idaho Department of Finance and the Idaho Commission on Aging- Adult Protective Services for an informational session on how to identify, prevent, and report financial fraud and suspected senior financial exploitation. This in-person gathering is your opportunity to meet and learn from experts about the best ways to protect the finances...Read More
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday spoke about how the development of AI and new technology is making it easier for scammers to target Pennsylvania’s senior population. He spoke with Philip Ward about what seniors should do if they receive a phone call or email from an unknown caller or account. “I do not want to...Read More
Keeping a scam script next to your phone can make it easier to respond calmly to suspicious callers. A prepared response often stops scammers before they can gather personal information. Best smile studio/Shutterstock The phone rings, and the caller ID shows a number you don’t recognize. Do you answer, ignore it, or risk picking up...Read More
A 70 year old Indian chartered accountant gave fraudsters ₹21.06 crore, or about $2.2 million, after they became friends with him on social media and led him to a phony cryptocurrency trading platform. The case is regarded by Madhya Pradesh police as one of the biggest online investment scams in the state. Senior CA Ashok...Read More
The suspect has been charged with obtaining money by false pretenses and conspiracy to commit a felony. LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Maryland man accused of attempting to con senior citizens in a gold bar scam on Wednesday.
The scheme According to the sheriff’s office, Junjie...Read More
Scammers are creative, you have to give them that. They come up with ways to steal from us that we’ve never thought about. One new alleged scam involves a task we do frequently: pump gas into our car. This scam has the thief inserting a tiny screw into the cradle where the nozzle rests on...Read More
Press release from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A broken air conditioner can feel like an emergency, but scammers know that, too. Florida’s summer heat can make air conditioning problems feel urgent, especially for older adults and individuals with medical conditions. Unfortunately, scammers and dishonest contractors may use that urgency to...Read More
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) – The Broome County Office for Aging brought together local leaders, agencies and seniors Monday for its World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Expo at the Chenango Bridge Senior Center. The event focused on educating older adults about scams, connecting them with resources and making sure they know help is available. Aaron Martin,...Read More
Georgia laws take effect July 1 with new protest penalties, senior fraud safeguards SAVANNAH, Ga. — A wide range of new laws will take effect across Georgia on July 1, bringing changes that could affect thousands of people statewide. The measures touch on everything from protections for senior citizens and tougher criminal penalties to new...Read More
June 22, 2026, 4:31 p.m. ET An elderly Florida couple lost over $141,000 and their home to a sweepstakes scam. Florida ranks second in the nation for elder fraud, with over $293 million in losses reported in 2023. Scammers often use urgency, fear tactics, and requests for payment via gift cards or wire transfers. Authorities...Read More
