Contact:Simona CombiPublic Relations Manager571-527-3982simona.combi@ncoa.org March 31, 2026, Arlington, Virginia—Research conducted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person’s right to age well, reveals that older Americans face an unprecedented wave of online scams. Once they understand the advertising practices of social media platforms, they demand reform. To understand older adults’ perceptions about...Read More
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two El Paso men were arrested for deceptive business practices targeting elderly victims, according to a news release by the El Paso County Constable’s Office for Precinct 4. Jaime Montoya The first man, 53-year-old Jaime Montoya, was booked into the El Paso Detention Facility on an outstanding warrant for probation...Read More
Police in New Westminster are warning the public about a “chimney scam” after a senior was targeted by fraudsters. An “observant and compassionate” resident contacted police out of concern that her 90-year-old neighbour might be the victim of a scam. Police stopped by the senior’s residence to learn more about what occurred on March 25th....Read More
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › AARP’s free fraud prevention workshops aim to equip Las Vegas retirees with the knowledge to avoid becoming victims of financial exploitation.Las Vegas Today The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is hosting a series of free workshops throughout the Las Vegas valley during April to help senior...Read More
Senior citizens in Hall County should be wary of scammers using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency schemes. The Oakwood Police Department said these scams normally begin with a phone call, text message or email that appears to come from a trusted source, such as a bank, government agency, or even a relative in distress. Victims are...Read More
TALLAHASSEE – A panel of Florida state senators advanced legislation Wednesday that would make it harder for fraudulent telemarketers to mask their true identities, a move aimed at reducing scams targeting senior citizens. Sen. Ileana Garcia, a Miami Republican, sponsor of SB 1516, told her colleagues that spoofed numbers or other deceptive caller ID practices...Read More
It started with a phone call claiming to be from the bank – something many would trust without hesitation. What followed is a reminder of just how convincing and costly these scams can become. The Guelph Police Service is investigating after alert store staff halted a fraud attempt, saving the victim $1,000. Tuesday afternoon the...Read More
Seniors tend to own their homes and have strong credit and ample savings, according to the FBI — all factors that make scams targeting seniors increasingly common. They’re also less likely to report fraud and tend to be less familiar with technology. The result? They’re are a favorite target for fraudsters. Seniors lose more money...Read More
Legislation to put new rules on ATM-like kiosks has failed in the past two sessions. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Centralia police said a woman recently lost more than $1,400 to a scammer posing as a sheriff’s deputy who convinced her to deposit cash into a cryptocurrency kiosk — the latest in a wave of fraud schemes...Read More
WELLSBORO, Pa. (WENY) — A free seminar aimed at helping senior citizens protect themselves from fraud is scheduled for next week in Tioga County. The event will cover common types of scams involving fraud, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. Participants will also learn how to safeguard their finances and identify suspicious activity on their accounts, as...Read More
