A 70 year old Indian chartered accountant gave fraudsters ₹21.06 crore, or about $2.2 million, after they became friends with him on social media and led him to a phony cryptocurrency trading platform. The case is regarded by Madhya Pradesh police as one of the biggest online investment scams in the state. Senior CA Ashok...Read More
The suspect has been charged with obtaining money by false pretenses and conspiracy to commit a felony. LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Maryland man accused of attempting to con senior citizens in a gold bar scam on Wednesday.
The scheme According to the sheriff’s office, Junjie...Read More
Scammers are creative, you have to give them that. They come up with ways to steal from us that we’ve never thought about. One new alleged scam involves a task we do frequently: pump gas into our car. This scam has the thief inserting a tiny screw into the cradle where the nozzle rests on...Read More
Press release from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A broken air conditioner can feel like an emergency, but scammers know that, too. Florida’s summer heat can make air conditioning problems feel urgent, especially for older adults and individuals with medical conditions. Unfortunately, scammers and dishonest contractors may use that urgency to...Read More
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) – The Broome County Office for Aging brought together local leaders, agencies and seniors Monday for its World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Expo at the Chenango Bridge Senior Center. The event focused on educating older adults about scams, connecting them with resources and making sure they know help is available. Aaron Martin,...Read More
Georgia laws take effect July 1 with new protest penalties, senior fraud safeguards SAVANNAH, Ga. — A wide range of new laws will take effect across Georgia on July 1, bringing changes that could affect thousands of people statewide. The measures touch on everything from protections for senior citizens and tougher criminal penalties to new...Read More
June 22, 2026, 4:31 p.m. ET An elderly Florida couple lost over $141,000 and their home to a sweepstakes scam. Florida ranks second in the nation for elder fraud, with over $293 million in losses reported in 2023. Scammers often use urgency, fear tactics, and requests for payment via gift cards or wire transfers. Authorities...Read More
Utah residents aged 60 and older reported nearly $66 million in fraud losses last year, a problem U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah Melissa Holyoak addressed Friday, June 26, during a fraud prevention presentation at the Grand Center in Moab. U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak speaks during a fraud prevention presentation at the Grand Center...Read More
Monetary Gold is one of the only precious metals companies publicly standing with local officials and law enforcement to warn Americans about a growing threat involving gold, silver, cash, and home couriers WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At a time when sophisticated financial scams are targeting seniors, retirees, and vulnerable Americans across...Read More
June 29, 2026, 4:48 a.m. ET As the risk of falling for scams rises, free online safety training will be offered to 400 seniors at the Oak Ridge Senior Center in July and August. Two duplicate workshops will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 20, and Monday, Aug. 3, in the...Read More
