A 22-year-old man from Pompano Beach was arrested last week and faces several charges after allegedly scamming an elderly victim out of tens of thousands of dollars in an elaborate Deerfield Beach bank fraud scheme, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. How the Deerfield Beach bank scam unfolded BSO detectives said they were tipped off by...Read More
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County police and the FBI announced Monday that arrests have been made in an international fraud scheme following a years-long investigation into a scam that originated in call centers in India. The announcement was made along with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s office. According to the FBI, approximately 660...Read More
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
