Executive Summary “This is why Grandmother Mary Johnson got her concealed carry permit online.” “Iranian sleeper cells are active in the US right now.” “VETERANS: New legislation lets you get your concealed carry permit online in minutes!” These phrases are a few of the slogans used in thousands of scam advertisements purchased on Meta platforms...Read More
Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit detained a senior official at a government company for questioning on Thursday on suspicion of obtaining something by fraud, breach of trust, forgery, use of a forged document, and submitting a false affidavit. Police searched the suspect’s home and office and seized documents and digital media. At the...Read More
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to protect seniors from financial scams Pennsylvania lawmakers are working to combat financial scams targeting seniors with a bill passed nearly unanimously by the state Senate this week. Senior narrowly avoids $10,000 scam Seniors like Carol Axler, who enjoys playing cards at the West Shore Senior Center, have experienced the stress...Read More
The Sault Police Service is warning residents about scams where fraudsters pose as a grandchild or a lawyer NEWS RELEASE
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The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is warning the public about “grandparent scams” targeting senior citizens. In these scams, fraudsters call a senior citizen and claim to be their...Read More
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Two legislative proposals, one designed to protect senior citizens from scams and the other mandating training on protective services casework for Area Agency on Aging employees, passed the state Senate on Wednesday. State senators voted 47-2 to approve Senate Bill 738 and send it to the House for further consideration. The bill...Read More
As scams across our area become more complicated, the city is launching a new way to help older adults avoid becoming victims. The “National Council on Aging” brought tech experts from across our area together to push for accountability from tech companies and stronger protections from lawmakers. The event was held at the Jewish Community...Read More
Digital scams targeting older people are rising rapidly in the United States, requiring special caution. [Photo: ChatGPT] Online scams targeting older people are rising rapidly in the United States, prompting warnings about family impersonation and account takeovers using exposed personal data. An Incogni analysis introduced by the IT outlet 9to5Mac on Sept. 30 local time...Read More
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Two legislative proposals, one designed to protect senior citizens from scams and the other mandating training on protective services casework for Area Agency on Aging employees, passed the state Senate on Wednesday. State senators voted 47-2 to approve Senate Bill 738 and send it to the House for further consideration. The bill...Read More
Staten Island officials on Wednesday announced a new campaign aimed at helping seniors protect themselves from scams, citing a rise in fraud schemes targeting New Yorkers. Recent scams have included jewelry swap schemes and scams in which criminals convince seniors to convert their life savings into gold bars. New Brighton resident Diana Torres said she...Read More
HARRISBURG — Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced the passage of legislation he introduced to update Pennsylvania’s Older Adult Protective Services Act to better protect seniors from financial abuse and scams. “Older Pennsylvanians are among our most vulnerable citizens, and we have seen an alarming rise in financial exploitation targeting them,” said Gebhard. “This bill aims...Read More
