Where seniors are targeted by scams in 2026 Millions of older Americans are targeted by financial scams each year. One analysis published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury found $27 billion in suspected elder financial exploitation in just a 12-month period. As digital banking, payments and communication become more common, scammers have more ways...Read More
Between June and July, Jeevan Jyoti trained around 20 senior citizens, most of them grandparents Jamshedpur: Amid growing concern over cyber fraud targeting the elderly, a city-based social organisation has launched a free digital literacy programme to help senior citizens use online banking and digital payment platforms safely.Under the initiative, volunteers are training elderly residents...Read More
DEARBORN, Mich. – Police in Dearborn are warning residents — especially seniors — about a growing trend of door-to-door home repair scams. Scammers are reportedly offering discounted repairs or claiming a home needs immediate work, then taking cash up front and disappearing. Commander Timothy McHale of the Dearborn Police Department says scammers tend to target...Read More
Patelco’s corporate headquarters at 3 Park Place in Dublin. (Photo by Jeanita Lyman) Patelco Senior Advocate Program Dublin-based Patelco Credit Union announced the results so far of its new Senior Advocate Program aimed at curbing elder fraud scams, reporting that 700 fraud attempts were stopped and a total of nearly $10 million in potential losses...Read More
There’s growing concern about the number of “pump and dump” scams catching out Australians. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS HOW MOST PUMP AND DUMP SCAMS WORK: * A person sees an investment opportunity on social media * The post uses the image of a well-known commentator, investor or financial institution to build credibility * The opportunity...Read More
Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2026 | by Outside Contributor | 27 Comments | Print Sponsored by: Incogni You know the calls. The car warranty that expired on a car you don’t own. The “grandchild” in trouble who needs money wired today. The fake Medicare agent who somehow already knows your name, your age, and...Read More
PARSIPPANY — Unity Bank hosted a fraud prevention seminar for the Lake Hiawatha Seniors this week, bringing lunch and a presentation aimed at helping older residents protect themselves from scams. Bank representatives walked the group through warning signs of common scams and shared practical steps for safeguarding personal and financial information. Members of the senior...Read More
Summer Scams Target Seniors and Veterans | Western Iowa Today 96.5 KSOM KS 95.7 – News for Atlantic, Audubon, Harlan, Red Oak and Western Iowa News and Information for Atlantic, Audubon, Harlan and Red Oak | Western Iowa Today
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According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, one man has been arrested and a second suspect has turned himself in following an investigation into a phone scam that targeted a Flagler Beach senior and resulted in thousands of dollars being stolen from his bank account. The investigation began on June 5 after deputies responded to...Read More
New nonprofit initiative debuts with a free national webinar featuring fraud expert Steven J. J. Weisman to help older adults recognize and prevent financial scams. MADISON, Wis., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fairway Home Mortgage today announced the launch of Fairway SAFE (Senior Advocacy & Financial Education), a nonprofit initiative dedicated to helping older adults...Read More
