Published on January 21, 2026 Governance Committee Advances District 5’s Enhancing Senior Protections Council Consideration Request SAN ANTONIO (January 21, 2026) – Today, the Governance Committee advanced the Enhancing Senior Protections Council Consideration Request (CCR) filed by District 5 Councilmember Teri Castillo to the Public Safety Subcommittee on Elder Abuse. The request contains a comprehensive list of best practices that can...Read More
View in browser Widespread, devastating scams are still vastly underreported Key Takeaways Experience with social media scams is nearly universal among older adults, yet these incidents remain heavily underreported. Once older adults learn that social media platforms profit from scam ads, two-thirds hold them responsible for failing to prevent the spread of online fraud. Older...Read More
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar is warning the community about a cryptocurrency scam targeting relatives of inmates, after an elderly Comal County couple lost $25,000 to callers posing as law enforcement and bond agents. Salazar said the couple, both in their 70s, were called around 3 p.m. Friday and kept on...Read More
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. It started with a seemingly innocent interaction on Facebook. A man replied to Kentville, N.S., resident Lynn MacLeod’s comment on a...Read More
On April 11, 2026, three students from Cornell Law School’s Securities Law Clinic delivered a presentation on investment fraud scams to residents at Longview Senior Living Community, a local retirement home in Ithaca. Under the leadership of Clinic Director William Jacobson, Tom Zhang ’27, Olivia Hussey ’27, and Mohammad Kamal ’27 discussed and answered questions...Read More
New data shows Mainers are losing more money overall to scams, even as the average loss per victim remains the lowest in the country. According to the Federal Trade Commission, residents over the age of 60 lost nearly $11 million to fraud in 2025. That’s a 67 percent increase from the year before, signaling a...Read More
BLOOMSBURG — A community event in Bloomsburg aims to help seniors stay safe from scams and fraud. Montour Township Police and the Attorney General’s Office are hosting a prevention program on Friday, May 8. The event runs from 1pm to 2pm at the Montour Township Municipal Building on Jackson Street. Officials say the session will focus...Read More
Spring is supposed to be a joyous time for high school seniors as they await college acceptance letters and plan graduation parties. The last thing on their minds—or, rather, the last thing that should be on their minds—is a scam sitting in their mailbox or inbox. Unfortunately, this season of change and intense emotions provides...Read More
Chandigarh | Amid a sharp rise in cyber fraud cases and so-called “digital arrest” scams across the country, Haryana Police has launched a significant new initiative aimed at strengthening digital security. The newly introduced ‘Double OTP’ (dual authentication) system is designed to add an extra layer of protection to financial transactions, with a special focus...Read More
Older adults suffered the greatest financial impact from fraud last year, according to the FBI’s 2025 IC3 Annual Report. Americans age 60 and older reported losses of $7.7 billion — about a 60 percent increase from 2024. In comparison, those in their 30s and 40s reported $4.6 billion in losses. People of all ages filed...Read More
