Scams explained
Common scams, explained from the news
Each page describes one scam: what it looks like, how it works, what to do, and who to call. The numbers come from the news stories Elderus has collected about fraud against older adults. Last updated October 17, 2026.
What is the unpaid toll text scam?
What is the package delivery text scam?
What is the Geek Squad renewal email scam?
What is the tech support pop-up scam?
What is the jury duty scam?
What is the Social Security suspension scam?
What is the new Medicare card scam?
What is the grandparent scam?
What is the Bitcoin ATM scam?
What is the gold bar courier scam?
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