PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are searching for a man accused of posing as a utility worker to gain entry into homes and steal large sums of cash and jewelry from elderly residents. Investigators say the suspect has victimized at least four older adults over the past three weeks using the ruse of working for...Read More

With more than 30,000 crypto ATMs operating nationwide in locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, and shopping centers, scammers are increasingly using them to facilitate fraudulent transactions, which U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) wants to stop, particularly for America’s senior citizens. “In south Florida, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact financial scams...Read More

More ways AARP is trying to protect you from fraud AARP Fraud Watch Network leads an effort to fundamentally change how our country responds to the crime of fraud. The team reaches out to federal and state agencies, other nonprofits, the news media and consumers to change the narrative on fraud victims. The goal is...Read More

Medicare open enrollment is still more than a month away, but scammers are already targeting seniors with a flood of phone calls, texts and emails. Some try to steal Medicare numbers using deceiving warnings about incomplete benefit information, while others promise free benefits or new Medicare cards. Scams or not, the sheer number of calls...Read More

Jefferson County sheriff’s office warns seniors about scams JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is warning seniors about scams and providing tips to help them avoid becoming victims. Officials have been visiting local senior centers to share warning signs and advice on what to do if they encounter a scam. The FBI...Read More

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is visiting senior centers across the county as part of an outreach effort aimed at helping seniors recognize and avoid scams. Deputies will talk with residents about common scam tactics, warning signs and what to do before giving anyone money or personal information. The sheriff’s office said scammers often use...Read More

SAN ANTONIO – The FBI’s top agent in San Antonio is warning families about a growing wave of fraud targeting older Americans. Daniel Faith, special agent in charge of the FBI’s San Antonio Division, said people age 60 and older are the largest demographic being targeted. “Just last year alone, we had over 200,000 complaints...Read More

Powered by vimeo embed video generator Share this video using the links in the player above or use the YouTube version. Looking for ways to celebrate Older Americans Month? There’s something people of all ages can do to participate and help each other avoid scams: Pass It On. The FTC has a different approach to...Read More

Five men have been indicted for their connections with a nationwide fraud scheme that took funds from elderly victims and sent the money to bank accounts in China and Hong Kong. Four of the five men appeared on the indictment, and three remain detained, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. The indictment alleges that...Read More

West Mercia Police have reported multiple cases in recent weeks, including an incident in Hereford on August 28, where an elderly victim was pressured into withdrawing cash, purchasing high-value items, and transferring a large sum of money to another account. A similar case was reported in north Herefordshire, where another elderly victim was convinced by...Read More