WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report released today by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) reveals how Meta’s advertising platform fuels the expansive spread of Medicare Advantage scams targeting older Americans. The investigation found scammers using Meta’s advertising tools to target seniors with misleading ads promising “free” benefits like groceries or cash. The report,...Read More
AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new scam warning is targeting New Yorkers — and while the specific gold bar scam has not been reported in Amherst, seniors at the Amherst Senior Center say they are already seeing plenty of suspicious calls, messages and emails. New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning about a sophisticated...Read More
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is failing to stop some con artists who repeatedly buy ads on the platforms to target seniors with scams, according to a new report. The report is due to be released Tuesday by the Center for Countering Digital Hate, an advocacy and research organization that investigates social...Read More
From online romance schemes to fraud committed by trusted acquaintances, senior investors are increasingly falling victim to financial exploitation. At a Wednesday panel at FINRA’s 2026 Annual Conference, experts outlined practical steps firms can take to protect senior investors. Elizabeth Yoka, the manager of FINRA’s vulnerable adults and seniors team, shared an example of a...Read More
SEQUIM — The first warning during a financial scam prevention seminar came from the presentation computer. When Clallam County Undersheriff Lorraine Shore tried to open her slides, a security alert blocked the program. The timing drew laughter from the crowd in the meeting room at The Lodge at Sherwood Village. “Our computer thinks that we’re...Read More
First came the suspicious, unexpected text message. Included in the communication was a return phone number and a plea to call “immediately.” By evening’s end, a frazzled Ventura senior citizen — during a cloak-and-dagger assignation — had uttered a secret code to a person who claimed to be law enforcement, then handed him $25,000. It...Read More
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we recognize the importance of protecting America’s seniors from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This day also provides a reminder for how families, friends, neighbors, and caregivers can make a difference in an older person’s life. Elder abuse takes many forms and can happen to anyone. It may involve physical...Read More
Hyderabad: Senior citizens lost Rs 102 crore to cyber fraud in the Hyderabad police commissionerate limits in the last 19 months, with trading scams and digital arrest frauds accounting for most of the losses.Urging senior citizens to remain vigilant and stay abreast of the latest cybercrime trends, Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar said 403 cases...Read More
Senior citizens in Hyderabad lost ₹102.02 crore to cyber fraudsters in 403 cases registered between January 2025 and July 2026, with trading frauds and digital arrest scams accounting for the bulk of the losses, according to Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police. The data showed that 113 trading fraud cases resulted in losses of ₹55.88 crore, while...Read More
Hyderabad: A 75-year-old retired government employee in Hyderabad lost Rs 96 lakh after a WhatsApp part-time job offer led him into a fake foreign exchange trading scheme. He is among 403 senior citizens who collectively lost Rs 102.02 crore to cyber fraud in just 19 months, highlighting how aggressively cybercriminals are targeting the elderly in...Read More
