SafeGuard Seniors has now run 16 workshops and taught 232 seniors — a combination of their original scam awareness workshop and a newer AI literacy workshop — at facilities in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, and Norwalk. Along the way, teens have helped protect seniors from scams and gotten them excited about new inventions AI is making...Read More
Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Cambodia wrapped up its international anti-scam conference Thursday, with delegates from dozens of countries agreeing to step up cooperation to target fraud networks and protect victims trafficked into the industry. Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun closed the conference, which was overshadowed by a call...Read More
ROMEO, Mich. (WXYZ) — A 70-year-old Romeo man is sharing his story after narrowly avoiding the loss of $30,000 in an online scam, thanks to quick action by Romeo police. Watch Simon’s story in the video player below: Police stop senior from being scammed out of $30,000 The victim, who asked not to be identified,...Read More
Online scamming sites linked to two sanctioned Cambodian tycoons are among those being investigated by the Cambodian authorities, a senior official said yesterday, as the country concluded a two-day anti-scam conference. In an interview with Nikkei Asia, Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith, who heads the government’s ad hoc Commission for Combating Online Scams, said that compounds...Read More
OKLAHOMA CITY – This November, a new law will go into effect to help protect older and more vulnerable people who might get caught in scams. Communication Federal Credit Union Vice President of Compliance Heather Converse and CEO Stephen Lark sat down with News 9 to discuss the law and what it means for consumers...Read More
“Kung minamadali ka, baka scammer ’yan!” Scammers often create a sense of panic and urgency to make people act before they can think or verify. Fake alerts about suspicious transactions, expiring rewards, compromised accounts, or requests to update information are among the tactics used to deceive victims. BDO encourages senior citizens to be W.A.I.S.—Wise, Alert,...Read More
Above: Gottheimer with Bergen County seniors. PARAMUS, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended Bergen County’s Annual Senior Citizens Festival. Gottheimer helped serve lunch, greeted and thanked local seniors and veterans for their contributions to the community, and enjoyed the festival’s games, music, and food at Van Saun County Park. He also spoke to seniors about...Read More
According to BDO, one of the most common tactics used by fraudsters today is creating a false sense of urgency. By making people feel pressured to respond quickly, scammers hope their targets will skip verification and unknowingly share personal or financial information. For senior citizens navigating an increasingly digital world, staying cautious and informed can...Read More
“It’s heartbreaking,” he said. The FBI reports that scams are increasing every year. Those 60 and older were bilked out of over $3.4 billion in 2023 alone. Thomas said existing companies in the same space will talk about technology literacy with seniors but not focus on scams. There are also resources on fraud, like those...Read More
The Smart Senior Series Free Arlington seminar will help older adults recognize how con artists use urgency, fear, trust and technology to manipulate their victims ARLINGTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Scams are becoming more sophisticated, and understanding what a scammer says may not be enough to avoid becoming a victim. An...Read More
