Artificial intelligence is making scams harder to detect and Wisconsin advocates are warning the financial toll is mounting, especially for older Wisconsinites. Fraud complaints from people 60 and older spiked nearly 60% last year, with reported losses topping $7.7 billion, according to FBI data. The bureau pointed out impersonation scams in particular are surging. Nancy...Read More
As scams targeting seniors continue to impact communities across the country, a local organization is offering free resources to help Coachella Valley seniors stay protected. Custom Care Solutions CEO Mandy Calvano says scams involving phone calls, emails, romance and friendships are common among seniors. Calvano says nearly one in five of the company’s clients has...Read More
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is warning seniors about online scams involving artificial intelligence. It said scammers are using the technology to impersonate trusted people and pressure victims into sending money. The campaign, called United to Stop Online Scams, aims to educate older adults about scams that can come through texts,...Read More
Scams can take many forms, from impersonation and tech support schemes to romance fraud. Learning to recognize warning signs can help protect older adults and others from becoming victims. (Courtesy of Bank of America) Scams have gotten very sophisticated over the years, and the perpetrators are constantly inventing new ways to trick people. Sadly, older...Read More
MISSION – A senior in Mission told police he was recently scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars after being contacted by someone claiming to be from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal law enforcement agency in the United States. In a statement from police, Mission RCMP Corporal Harrison Mohr said police were...Read More
Singapore will introduce new legislation soon for deterrent sentencing for scammers and those who facilitate them, including youth. It follows a recent High Court ruling that gave young scam mules probation and community sentences. The legislation will make clear that the court’s ruling in that case is not to be repeated, said Senior Minister K....Read More
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Many seniors grew up trusting that when someone in law enforcement tells them to follow instructions, they do it, even if it’s just over the phone. Scammers pretending to be federal agents use that respect for authority to steal money. She’s 91 years old, and when a phony FBI agent contacted...Read More
Online scams are becoming more sophisticated, using technology and artificial intelligence to make fraudulent messages, impersonation, and other tactics harder to recognize. For people who are targeted, the impact can go far beyond financial loss—shame and embarrassment can make it harder to report a scam, ask for help, or warn others. On September 30, 2026,...Read More
If it seems like there’s a new scam popping up every day, you’re not imagining it. Between email phishing campaigns, fraudulent calls or web popups, scams are increasingly common, especially in the day and age of artificial intelligence. In fact, a 2025 Pew survey found that 73% of U.S. adults have been the victim of...Read More
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is “particularly concerned” that many young people are getting involved in scams-related offences, with over 1,000 youths investigated in connection with scam reports, said Senior Minister K Shanmugam on Tuesday (Oct 6). And while it is understandable that people may look at the age of offender and feel sympathetic,...Read More
