For Immediate Release:Friday, October 13, 2023 Contact:Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today published a revised Senior Scam Guide, available here. The guide provides a look at the common scams and tactics that scammers use to target vulnerable North Carolinians, particularly older people, and steal their money and personal information. “Scammers rely...Read More
PHNOM PENH – The Cambodian authorities have revoked 18 casino licences linked to the Prince Group network and deepened cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Interpol amid an ongoing nationwide crackdown on online scam operations.Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith disclosed the measures during a Nov 6 briefing, which was attended by foreign diplomats and...Read More
Protecting older adults is one of the FTC’s top priorities, and a new report to Congress tells how the agency tackled fraud, scams, and other issues affecting older adults over the last year. It’s been a busy year at the FTC, so what are some of the highlights? One of the cases with the biggest...Read More
CEBU CITY, Philippines (Nov 2026) – AI-generated deepfakes and online scams are increasingly targeting older adults, but around 50 senior citizens in Cebu recently learned how to guard against these digital threats through a cybersecurity session hosted by Smart Communications and Rose Pharmacy. Held during Rose Pharmacy’s Senior’s Day at the Atrium of Robinsons Galleria...Read More
The methods, lies, and tactics scammers use to defraud older adults are constantly changing — and can be individually tailored for maximum effect. Their tactics are amplified across contact methods (phone, text, email, social media, websites) and executed through various payment platforms (money transfers, cryptocurrency, gift cards, peer-to-peer, credit and debit cards). To examine and...Read More
A Massachusetts city has banned cryptocurrency ATMs after residents reported losing $397,000 to scams involving the machines since 2023. The Framingham City Council voted unanimously to approve the ban at its recent November meeting, reports MetroWest Daily News. The ban is meant to protect senior citizens, non-English speakers and lower-income residents from financial fraud. District...Read More
Financial fraud targeting older Americans is rising fast, and the overall costs of these crimes also continue to skyrocket. According to a 2025 report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), adults over 60 reported losing more than $2.4 billion to fraud in 2024—up from about $600 million in 2020. Cases involving losses over $100,000 were...Read More
Older adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud and scams than previously thought, according to an NIA-funded study that mimicked a real-world government imposter scam. The results suggest that a sizable minority of older adults, including those without cognitive impairment, are vulnerable to fraud and scams. The study results were published in JAMA Network...Read More
SINGAPORE – Seniors planning overseas trips are urged to watch out for scammers peddling fake holiday deals, after CTC Travel flagged ruses impersonating the agency.In a Facebook post on Nov 3, CTC Travel said it had received reports of scam posts from individuals impersonating the travel agency, offering 20 “all-inclusive travel packages for seniors at...Read More
Above: Gottheimer announces new action against senior scams as part of Senior Security Strategy. FAIR LAWN, NJ — Today, May 6, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Fair Lawn Senior Center to announce new action against senior scammers as part of his Senior Security Strategy, specifically targeting fraudsters on social media. According to the FBI’s 2023 Elder...Read More
