Scams targeting seniors Photo: Pixabay The Vernon RCMP have issued a warning about a series of scams targeting seniors. The Vernon RCMP have issued a warning about a series of scams targeting seniors. Police are reminding residents to stay vigilant as fraudsters continue to target seniors throughout the area, using increasingly convincing scams. Const. Christ...Read More
Genetic testing scams are on the rise—and older adults are a prime target. What may seem like a free or low-risk health screening can quickly turn into Medicare fraud, unexpected bills, or identity theft. Normally, a medical professional orders these screenings for use as part of a treatment plan. But some genetic testing is available...Read More
ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI — A St. Clair Shores man is facing charges after scamming an elderly woman out of thousands of dollars, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. Eric Williams, 60, was charged with obtaining between $1,000 and $20,000 under false pretenses, third notice (10-year felony). He was also charged as a four-time...Read More
“Deepfake” is a buzzword of the moment, driven largely by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Whether it’s through impersonating celebrities, public figures, or even family members, deepfakes are making it easier for criminals to carry out deceptive schemes of all kinds. What are deepfakes? Deepfakes are AI-generated videos, photos, and audio that fabricate...Read More
California officials are warning seniors about the rise in Social Security verification scams. Shutterstock Older Californians are once again being targeted by scammers, but this latest trick is especially convincing because it plays directly into fears about identity theft and Social Security disruptions. Fraudsters are sending text messages, emails, and even making phone calls claiming...Read More
Saratoga County, NY (WRGB) — An elderly Saratoga County woman was moments away from handing over $20,000 in cash to a scam courier when investigators intervened during a welfare check. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said a Sheriff’s Office investigator and a Homeland Security Investigations special agent recently went to the woman’s home in Moreau...Read More
Of all the threats to a Utah retirement, the one I worry about most isn’t the market. It isn’t inflation. It isn’t even taxes. It’s fraud. Specifically, the kind of fraud that quietly drains six figures from people who did everything right. Saved for decades. Planned carefully. Built a nest egg they assumed was safe....Read More
HAZEL PARK, Mich. – A new class is working to help prevent seniors from falling for scams in southeast Michigan before it even happens. Everyone has seen them: scam texts, calls, and phishy emails. With AI in the mix, it’s getting harder to spot and is especially dangerous for seniors. I have been tracking how...Read More
The FBI is warning seniors that they are targets of sophisticated scams. Americans aged 60 and older are losing over $3.4 billion to scams in 2023. Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock Imagine getting a frantic phone call that sounds exactly like your granddaughter crying for help. A panicked voice says she has been kidnapped, hurt, or arrested, and the...Read More
The Arkansas Insurance Department is warning Arkansans to stay alert for Medicare fraud scams targeting senior adults and families across the state. According to officials, more than $100 billion is lost nationwide each year because of Medicare fraud and abuse. The Arkansas Insurance Department’s Senior Medicare Patrol is encouraging seniors to protect their Medicare information...Read More
