Fighting Senior Scams Together In my conversations with neighbors, I often hear concerns about scams and fraud targeting seniors. Many of us have seen these scams impact our loved ones, and while they may seem like just a nuisance, they can also carry serious financial and emotional consequences. Senior Scam Stopper Seminar Scammers are also...Read More

Scammers are getting smarter and seniors are often their main targets. That’s why Assemblymember Dawn Addis and local leaders hosted a Senior Scam Stoppers event on Wednesday to help residents spot fraud before it’s too late. Addis’ office says they’ve seen a rise in cases where people click fake links or lose money to bogus...Read More

Oklahoma Department of Securities addresses scams targeting seniors Securities officials address what Oklahoma seniors need to know STATE LEADERS THEY ARE LOOKING TO PROTECT OLDER OKLAHOMANS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO FRAUD AND SCAMS THAT ARE TARGETING OLDER FAMILY MEMBERS OR LOVED ONES. THIS MORNING, WHAT THE TOP SENIOR SCAMS ARE IN OKLAHOMA RIGHT NOW....Read More

YEAGERTOWN — Financial scams aimed at older adults have become one of the most persistent and damaging crimes affecting communities today. Seniors across the country report receiving a steady stream of suspicious phone calls, text messages, emails and social media contacts. Many of these messages appear legitimate at first glance. Some mimic government agencies. Others...Read More

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of 11 people, mostly Southern California residents, involved in a complex fraud scheme where property titles of elderly victims were allegedly stolen for the sake of securing millions of dollars’ worth of loans. Nearly all defendants are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud, while...Read More

SPONSORED: As technology becomes more essential to daily life, many older adults face a growing challenge: navigating devices, apps, and online risks that seem seem to evolve every week. One young entrepreneur is stepping in to bridge that gap for seniors across the Puget Sound region. Your Senior Tech,...Read More

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Kentuckians lost more than $72 million last year to fraud, according to sources, with adults over the age of 60 reporting fraud more than any other age group. Chase Bank and Lexington Police met at the Lexington Senior Center Tuesday to address that statistic ahead of what officials call a busy...Read More

Those committing elder fraud are only going to get more sophisticated. It’s up to us to protect our financial – and psychological – well-being. Photo: Getty Images. Elder fraud is on the rise, with scammers stealing $3.4 billion from older U.S. adults in 2023 alone. That figure was 14% higher than the previous year, and...Read More

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › A harsh, unforgiving flash illuminates the tattered remains of a fraudulent investment statement, symbolizing the devastating impact of this scam on vulnerable elderly victims.Union City Today A 60-year-old Union City man named Antonio Petrosino, also known as Anthony Petrosino, has admitted to defrauding several elderly victims out...Read More

Vea esta página en español Spot and Prevent Elder Financial Abuse Each year, older adults in this country fall victim to financial abuse, costing seniors an estimated $27 billion. Financial exploitation can take many forms such as theft of money or property by a family member, caregiver, or scammer. It is vital to take precautions...Read More