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Think your personal info is safe in retirement? Sharing just one of these five things could put your money — or independence ...
After hooking their victims, scammers manipulate them into handing over card information or sending money via third-party transfer services like Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.
Scammers are impersonating healthcare insurers and their respective fraud investigators in a major phishing campaign according to the FBI.
Financial losses from elder fraud schemes skyrocketed by43% in 2024, with Americans over 60 losing nearly $5 billion to scammers, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The state of Virginia ranked 11th in overall losses for elderly Americans that are victims in fraud, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning people against those who seek to take a… ...
Virginia lost over $100 million in elder fraud cases in 2024. According to the FBI, the commonwealth is ranked 11th among states that have lost the most in scams against older victims.
FBI agents in South Florida are raising awareness about the rise in elder fraud, highlighting trends such as impersonation scams, tech support fraud, and cryptocurrency investment schemes.
As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches on June 15, the FBI Pittsburgh office is warning the public about a sharp rise in scams targeting older Americans. The bureau is urging vigilance from ...
AARP’s keynote speaker at the Summer Scam Jam was Paul Greenwood, a former San Diego Deputy DA who led the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit in the DA’s Office for 22 years, prosecuting over 750 cases.
The FBI warns that cybercriminals can exploit old, unpatched routers. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson urges you to check if yours is listed.
Two arrested in Carlsbad elder fraud cases with over $140,000 stolen by scammers posing as Apple Security and FTC investigator, prompting a reminder for vigilance against such scams.
Scammers are using AI and emotional manipulation to steal billions from Americans, often targeting the elderly with tech-enabled fraud.