New York—The New York City Police Department is warning senior New Yorkers to be wary of jewelry scams. The department has issued warnings about crews of thieves reportedly trying to steal jewelry from elderly people. “The jewelry swap scam is a deception theft that targets primarily older adults,” said Lt. Kevin Kelly, NYPD’s chief of...Read More
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — It is the unfortunate truth: scamming senior citizens is a big business. “Seniors are the demographic of our population that have the most money,” Jay Foley, the president of Max Guard Wealth, said. “When you get into your 60s and 70s, you’ve kind of accumulated that wealth, and that’s probably...Read More
“My grandmother changed her entire Medicare plan based on a Facebook ad.” Last year, Marissa’s 79-year-old grandmother, from Las Vegas, clicked on an ad promising her a $250 a month grocery stipend through Medicare. It was a scam. This is what Meta is profiting from. Instead of protecting users, CCDH found that the company earned...Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Scams targeting Americans who are 65 and older are on the rise in three major Tennessee cities. A report from the nonprofit Human Cybersecurity Knowledge for Seniors says that Tennessee saw $108 million in elder fraud losses in 2025, according to data that was submitted to the FBI. Those losses targeted...Read More
Millions of older Americans are targeted by financial scams each year. One analysis published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury found $27 billion in suspected elder financial exploitation in just a 12-month period. As digital banking, payments and communication become more common, scammers have more ways to reach victims and impersonate trusted institutions. Phishing...Read More
Photo by Jaddy Liu on Unsplash As more older Americans manage banking, healthcare, and daily communication online, exposure to cybercrime continues to rise. Today, on National Senior Fraud Awareness Day, new data shows a widening gap in how states are protecting (or failing to protect) their senior populations. A new study by researchers at Protect...Read More
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – A man from Jamaica has pleaded guilty to running a romance and lottery scam that cost an elderly Arizona woman more than $469,000. Sherwayne Benjamin Bellinfantie, also known as “Ice Man,” pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire Fraud on May 20. The 40-year-old was indicted in March 2022...Read More
Scams targeting seniors Photo: Pixabay The Vernon RCMP have issued a warning about a series of scams targeting seniors. The Vernon RCMP have issued a warning about a series of scams targeting seniors. Police are reminding residents to stay vigilant as fraudsters continue to target seniors throughout the area, using increasingly convincing scams. Const. Christ...Read More
Genetic testing scams are on the rise—and older adults are a prime target. What may seem like a free or low-risk health screening can quickly turn into Medicare fraud, unexpected bills, or identity theft. Normally, a medical professional orders these screenings for use as part of a treatment plan. But some genetic testing is available...Read More
ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI — A St. Clair Shores man is facing charges after scamming an elderly woman out of thousands of dollars, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. Eric Williams, 60, was charged with obtaining between $1,000 and $20,000 under false pretenses, third notice (10-year felony). He was also charged as a four-time...Read More
