VA is committed to educating elderly Veterans and their loved ones about how to protect themselves against elder fraud. Fraudsters use various tactics, including aggressive calls, texts, emails, websites, social media messages and deceptive letters to pressure their targets, especially senior citizens, into sharing personal information, such as Social Security Numbers, bank account details, login...Read More
Sayre, OK – Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is warning residents to be on alert as scam attempts continue to increase across the area, with many recent schemes specifically targeting senior citizens. “We’ve had the scams have just been rampant here lately,” Manning said. “We’ve had several that have involved pretending that they’re the sheriff’s...Read More
The session provided participants with practical tips on identifying scam tactics, safeguarding personal and financial information and responding to suspicious messages or requests. Senior citizens were reminded not to click suspicious links or disclose account credentials and one-time PINs. They were also encouraged to verify questionable requests through official channels before taking action. Participants also...Read More
As soon as the caller spoke, Sherman J. sensed trouble. The person on the phone sounded professional. They said they were from his bank. They even knew his routing number. But, explains the 67-year-old, “I had a feeling like a pit in my stomach that something wasn’t right.” Instead of following the caller’s instructions, Sherman...Read More
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LITTLE VALLEY — A number of scams are targeting area individuals, law enforcement officials report…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is proud to recognize the following lawmakers as Fraud Fighters for their important work to combat fraud and scams – helping to protect Americans from criminals and financial hardship. This week, CBA Fraud Committee Chair and EverBank Senior Vice President Patrick McDade will also testify before Congress on...Read More
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office issued a public warning Tuesday regarding a surge in phone and financial scams targeting local residents, particularly senior citizens. Sheriff’s officials reported that residents have already lost a substantial amount of money to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers, bank officials and government agencies. Investigators said scammers frequently attempt to...Read More
Reading Time: 3 minutes May is Older Americans Month, a time to promote healthy aging, highlight the challenges older adults face and celebrate efforts to enhance their quality of life. This year’s theme, “Championing Your Health,” encourages conversations and actions that support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing at every age. Residents 85 years and older are the...Read More
When a Stinker Store employee in Boise unplugged a cryptocurrency ATM to stop two seniors from losing over $30,000 to scammers last fall, they didn’t just prevent financial loss, they demonstrated the power of community vigilance. As Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has warned, cryptocurrency kiosk scams are surging across our state, targeting older adults...Read More
DENVER, CO – The Senate today unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to prevent scams targeting older Coloradans. HB26-1110, the Adults’ Security and Safeguards from Exploitations in Transactions (ASSET) Act, is sponsored by Senators Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, and Marc Catlin, R-Montrose. It would help prevent older Coloradans and other vulnerable people from being defrauded by scammers. “Older...Read More
