Five people were arrested in connection with an organized scheme that defrauded dozens of seniors across Philadelphia, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner. On Thursday, May 21, Krasner announced multiple charges against Detoine Davis, Winston Haynes, Michael Turner, Anthony Ringgold and Mark Chappell after he said they defrauded at least 35 seniors of more than...Read More
A North Bay woman is very thankful after a local bank teller saved her from losing $6,000 in a grandparent scam recently. The woman, in her nineties, asked not to be identified, so we’ll use the name Sally. She told BayToday it’s the second time in the past year she’s been victimized by unscrupulous scammers. This time, it...Read More
DETROIT (WXYZ) — On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a free community event will take place in Detroit to help people protect themselves and their loved ones from scams. Watch an interview in the video player below: Live guest: Senior scam protection Fifth Third is hosting the “Protect Your Money: Banking Safety & Scam Prevention”...Read More
Older Mainers gathered in Kittery on Friday to learn how to stay safe on the road and protect themselves from scams.The York County Sheriff’s Office, AAA and TD Bank hosted a Senior Safety Fair at the Kittery Community Center, offering resources and training geared toward older adults.The event comes as officials highlight two growing concerns...Read More
Stephanie McLean says a new national anti-fraud strategy and a planned Financial Crimes Agency are intended to better protect seniors The story of Judy Skene, a Sault woman who lost nearly $1 million through an online scam, has reached the country’s highest level of government. Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors) for Canada, was made...Read More
Written by Rae Anne SmithLegal Aid Society Nashville, TN – As the number of older Americans hits record levels, financial exploitation of seniors is also sharply on the rise. It’s been estimated that as many as one in five Americans over age 65 have been victimized by financial fraud. According to a 2025 FTC...Read More
With the FIFA World Cup now underway in Atlanta, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is sounding the alarm about a wave of scams targeting seniors. Willis co-sponsored a free elder abuse prevention and education event Thursday morning at the Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility in Atlanta, bringing together law enforcement partners to help...Read More
Rancho Santa Margarita, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crown Gold Exchange today released a report alerting families to a rising gold scam targeting seniors, highlighting how criminals are impersonating law enforcement officers, government agencies, and financial institutions to pressure older adults into purchasing physical gold and turning it over under false pretenses. Gold fraud...Read More
Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself? –Cautious Senior Dear Cautious, You’re not alone. Many older adults are asking the same question. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is...Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) and Sean Casten (D-IL-06) introduced the Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen consumer protections, combat fraud, and help ensure that criminals using cryptocurrency ATMs to target seniors and other vulnerable Americans are held accountable. According to the FBI, Americans lost more than $333 million...Read More
