The woman was asked to hand over debit cards to a courier, that turned out to be a retired police officer Uber driver. SEDONA, Ariz. — A quick-thinking Uber driver is being credited with stopping a scam targeting an elderly woman in Sedona, officials said. >> Live, local, breaking. Download the 12News app The incident unfolded...Read More
Police officials reported an uptick in scams in which suspects swiped necklaces and rings right off kindhearted older adults who were sweet-talked into supposedly helping them when lost. According to NYPD Lieutenant Kevin Kelly, the perpetrators — who included three Romanian nationals arrested on robbery charges previously — have targeted seniors at their homes or while...Read More
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins will hold a news conference on Monday to share his plans for making life more affordable for Florida seniors as part of his run for Governor. Collins said he will introduce his “Live Florida” initiative at the news conference, which starts at 10 a.m. in Lady Lake. The event will take place...Read More
The 85-year-old victim adopted Joseph Robinson, at 41-years-old, as his son and gave him power of attorney. SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Joseph Robinson reconnected with his much older former neighbor Edward Solstad, in the early stages of dementia, with a pitch to renovate his Minneapolis home. And after that, the 85-year-old man’s sister says Robinson...Read More
LITTLE ROCK — During Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (June 1–5), the Arkansas Insurance Department is encouraging seniors in Arkansas and their families to learn how to prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud. Senior Medicare Patrol programs across the country help beneficiaries recognize scams, prevent fraud and protect Medicare resources for future generations. Medicare fraud and...Read More
The FBI is warning that older adults continue to face growing financial losses from scams, fraud, and cybercrime. Americans aged 60 and older reported more than $7.7 billion in losses in 2025 alone, the bureau announced last week. Officials say scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using emotional manipulation, impersonation tactics, fake investment opportunities, and even...Read More
EMMET COUNTY — Local experts will gather at Independence Village of Petoskey to share insights on evolving senior services and what families need to know. Community members are invited to attend the Aging Gracefully Symposium, a free senior expo hosted by Independence Village of Petoskey. The community is located at 965 Hager Drive, Petoskey, MI...Read More
The Fairfax County government’s efforts protecting seniors from scams is about to enter the texting era. As part of the Silver Shield anti-fraud effort of the Department of Family Services, a text-message service is being developed to provide timely but not overwhelming amounts of messages for those who sign up. The Fairfax County Board of...Read More
HOUSTON – Senior Fraud Awareness Day is today and a new study shows Texas ranks in the middle of the pack when it comes to scams targeting older adults. A report from SmartAsset found Texas is the No. 33 state in the country for reported fraud incidents involving people age 60 and older. The study...Read More
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