LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has a warning for local seniors about scams. The sheriff’s office partnered with CenterWell Senior Primary Care on Tuesday to expose the tactics scammers are using to target seniors. The goal was to empower seniors with the tools they need to stay protected as scammers grow...Read More
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The crackdown on fraud in Minnesota will serve as a blueprint for a new Department of Justice office focused on protecting taxpayer funds from scams, President Donald Trump‘s pick to serve as the nation’s “fraud czar” explained in his nomination hearing Wednesday. “The work in Minnesota has...Read More
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited Jacksonville to illustrate the state’s commitment to older Floridians at a senior living facility. Operation Senior Shield, an initiative to help seniors stay ahead of scammers, was the topic in front of a room full of young-at-heart residents of the Sunshine State. Collins described it as a “tool to combat senior...Read More
Federal watchdog warns of a sharp rise in scam emails posing as Social Security statements. Fraudsters are using official-looking logos, language, and links to steal personal data. Officials urge Americans to delete suspicious messages and access accounts only through SSA.gov. Everyone should be on the lookout for scams — especially retirees. Scammers target seniors because they are...Read More
As we near Tax Day, law enforcement agencies are warning against scammers who pretend to be government agents and target seniors. Monroe County Sheriff’s community engagement deputy Nathan Clarke joined ARC Rochester on Tuesday to tell us more. Click here to file a complaint about an Internet crime. Investigators are searching for Jaime Ortiz, 44,...Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Scammers are targeting shoppers during the holiday rush, with senior citizens facing the highest risk of falling victim to fraud schemes. The Better Business Bureau says holiday scams both in person and online are more active as Christmas approaches. Russell Parham, manager for governance, risk and compliance for Augusta University, said...Read More
Image courtesy Canva Congressman Derek Schmidt has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce legislation aimed at improving how the federal government coordinates efforts to combat scams, especially those targeting seniors. The National Strategy for Combating Scams Act seeks to streamline cooperation among the many federal agencies responsible for addressing different forms of fraud,...Read More
Fairfield police say two separate investigations into financial scams targeting elderly residents have led to arrests, with victims collectively losing more than $457,000. According to the Fairfield Police Department, both instances involved victims being persuaded to withdraw large sums of money and convert their assets into gold, which was then handed over to individuals posing...Read More
Lane V. Erickson / Shutterstock.com Quick Read The Social Security Administration sent out an urgent warning. According to the SSA, scams are on the rise. Retirees need to be aware of signs of scams so they don’t fall victim. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from...Read More
