Lincoln police responded Monday to a reported fraud in progress involving an elderly couple who were allegedly targeted in a vehicle repair scheme.Investigators said the suspects worsened damage to the couple’s truck instead of fixing it. The vehicle had been spray-painted, and a suction cup and primer were used, causing additional damage, according to police....Read More
Tax day is just about a week away. As that deadline approaches, scammers could be looking to take advantage of the last-minute pressure.”For every new day, there’s a new scam,” Heather Deare, director of civil legal services at the Rural Law Center of New York, said. The April 15 tax deadline is coming up fast,...Read More
The judge talked about the rise of fraud cases in the United States, an uptick his said now totals more than $15 billion in losses during 2025. Crenshaw County Sheriff Terry Mears and Luverne Police Sgt. Earl Thompson relayed facts about local cases of actual fraud crimes and provided prevention tips for seniors to consider. ...Read More
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › An X-ray view of a medical device reveals the hidden vulnerabilities that scammers exploit to defraud Medicare.Albany Today The New York StateWide Senior Action Council, a 54-year-old non-profit organization, has announced its Medicare Fraud of the Month for April: Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) scams. These scams involve...Read More
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
