Online scam losses in 2025 represented a 26% increase from 2024, with the average household losing $1,009. Scams and financial exploitation remain a significant challenge for older Americans, according to testimony presented during the hearing. What Happened At The Hearing Deborah Del Mastro, a victim of an AI-enabled scam, testified alongside her husband, Paul Del...Read More
A recent survey indicates that 96 percent of Americans receive scam messages on a weekly basis. Flickr The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is launching a free Senior Fraud Prevention Tour at multiple locations throughout August. The educational presentation is designed to help seniors, caregivers, family members and anyone interested in protecting loved ones recognize and...Read More
CHANDIGARH: A 22-year-old Indian student who came to Canada on a student visa and was studying there has been sentenced to 48 months in prison in the United States for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme targeting senior American citizens. In a statement, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin...Read More
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand cracks down on AI scams against seniors New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand took several actions toward scrutinizing the role that AI plays in scams against senior citizens. On Wednesday, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand hosted a Senate Aging Committee hearing to examine the role that AI plays in scams, especially those involving companion chatbots....Read More
An Indian man, who had been studying in Canada on a student visa, has been sentenced to prison in the United States for his role in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans, US authorities said. “Brad D Schimel, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on July...Read More
TRAVERSE CITY — A 73-year-old Traverse City woman recently lost $42,000 after being targeted by a phishing scam involving individuals impersonating Microsoft employees. The victim was coerced into purchasing $6,000 in gift cards and wiring the remaining balance after scammers falsely claimed her account was linked to illegal activity. The incident reflects a growing trend...Read More
On July 23, members of the Union City Police Department gave a presentation to senior citizens at Manly Heights Apartments about scams and how senior citizens can prevent themselves from becoming a victim. Scam calls are, unfortunately, a frequent occurrence for the Union City Police Department. “Our hope is that educating our community can minimize...Read More
Older adults shared harrowing stories of AI-enabled scams they experienced and the difficulties they encountered to resolve them during a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing Wednesday about deepfakes, chatbots and senior fraud. The bipartisan committee is seeking ways to safeguard older Americans from AI-enabled fraud that is projected to reach $40 billion in the...Read More
Manchester police say the owners and workers of a local shop helped prevent three senior citizens from getting scammed out of thousands of dollars. On three separate occasions, seniors went into the Varney Street Quick Shop with cash they intended to deposit into a crypto ATM, however, the employees were able to recognize the signs...Read More
BROOKVILLE — Area senior citizens recently learned about the many ways unsuspecting people can be robbed of thousands of dollars in a Scam Jam program presented by the Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging. Speakers discussed everything from warning signs to resources available to help seniors spot and avoid financial fraud and scams. Brookville Police...Read More
