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newswav.com
· 2026-08-26
A 50-year-old finance clerk at a car dealership in Kuala Terengganu was duped by a phone scam impersonating her company owner, resulting in losses of RM452,000 when she made three transfers to fraudulent accounts on a single day. The scammer subsequently attempted to solicit an additional RM235,000 transfer before the victim became suspicious and contacted her employer to verify, discovering the fraud. Police are investigating the incident under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and dishonesty.
interpol.int
· 2026-08-25
An eight-month international operation involving 22 countries resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects connected to West African organized crime groups responsible for cyber-enabled financial fraud, including romance scams, investment scams, and business email compromise schemes. Key outcomes included the seizure of approximately $3.4 million across multiple countries, the arrest of 39 individuals in South Africa for targeting retirees, and the dismantling of a Romanian investment scam operation that stole an estimated €143 million. The operation also revealed emerging threats including sextortion targeting minors as young as 14 and criminal syndicates using dark web Crime-as-a-Service providers for money laundering.
kktv.com
· 2026-08-25
An Arizona woman lost $35,000 to a scammer impersonating a police officer ("Lieutenant Mark Newman") who claimed she had missed jury duty and threatened her with jail unless she paid citations. The caller directed the victim to withdraw cash from four banks while tracking her movements, exploiting urgency and fear to prevent rational decision-making. Experts warn that legitimate law enforcement and courts never demand immediate cash payments over the phone and advise calling official numbers directly to verify such claims.
bankinfosecurity.com
· 2026-08-25
AnMed Health, a nonprofit health system in South Carolina and Georgia, confirmed that cybercriminals stole patient and corporate data in a July cyberattack, with the ransomware gang The Gentlemen claiming to have obtained 6 terabytes of information including mental health, sexual assault, reproductive care, genetic testing, and cancer records. The organization is warning patients to avoid falling victim to follow-up fraud schemes and to report any unexpected communications claiming involvement with AnMed to law enforcement, while it conducts a comprehensive independent review to determine what information was actually compromised.
merrillfotonews.com
· 2026-08-25
During back-to-school season, scammers target both general consumers and college students through fake online ads, phishing schemes, and textbook scams. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection advises shoppers to verify website URLs, use credit cards for online purchases, check for inconsistencies in emails, and avoid acting on urgent offers without verification. No specific dollar amounts of losses were reported in this advisory article.
cathnews.com
· 2026-08-25
The St Vincent de Paul Society is warning Australians about increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled scams that impersonate trusted organisations through fake websites, emails, and phone calls, particularly targeting vulnerable people seeking financial or housing assistance. Cybercriminals are exploiting the society's reputation to steal personal, financial, and government information, with the organisation emphasizing it never requests bank details online or over the phone and does not offer low-interest loans. The warning coincides with Australia's Scams Awareness Week (August 24-28), urging the public to verify communications through official channels and report suspected fraudulent activity.
foxnews.com
· 2026-08-25
ScamSkeptic founder Matt Sanner discussed how AI-powered scams targeting vulnerable seniors have become increasingly prevalent, highlighting the need for protective measures. The segment covered recognition of high-pressure phone tactics commonly used in fraud schemes and provided tips for helping parents avoid becoming victims.
foxnews.com
· 2026-08-25
ScamSkeptic founder Matt Sanner discusses the growing threat of AI-powered scams targeting vulnerable seniors and provides advice on recognizing high-pressure phone tactics used by scammers. The app aims to help protect older Americans from fraud by enabling family members to assist their parents in identifying and avoiding scams.
therecord.media
· 2026-08-25
An international law enforcement operation spanning 22 countries arrested 58 cybercriminals and identified hundreds of suspects involved in romance scams, investment fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and money laundering networks. Major arrests occurred in South Africa (39 arrests, $2.7 million seized), Romania (11 arrests, $166 million in stolen funds discovered), and Argentina (17 arrests dismantling a crime-as-a-service network), with the operation also uncovering sextortion targeting minors as young as 14. The coordinated effort, Operation Jackal IV, disrupted criminal networks including the West African gang Black Axe, which is responsible for significant cyber-enabled financial fraud predominantly
platformtimes.com.ng
· 2026-08-25
INTERPOL's Operation Jackal IV resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects across 22 countries between November 2025 and June 2026, targeting West African criminal networks involved in romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, investment scams, and business email compromise schemes. Notable recoveries included $2.67 million seized in South Africa, €845,000 processed through a suspected money-laundering network in Italy, and approximately €143 million estimated to have been generated and laundered through a Romanian investment scam operation. The operation also uncovered sextortion cases involving minors as young as 14, with criminals coercing victims into sending explicit images and then demanding ransom payments
bbc.com
· 2026-08-25
Interpol arrested 58 suspected scammers and identified 263 criminal suspects across West Africa during an eight-month operation targeting organized crime groups responsible for romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and business email compromise affecting victims globally. In South Africa alone, authorities seized $2.67 million, blocked 257 bank accounts, and arrested 39 individuals, while additional arrests were made in Argentina, Italy, and Romania. The operation also uncovered emerging threats including sextortion targeting minors as young as 14 years old through social media manipulation.
bbc.com
· 2026-08-25
Interpol arrested 58 suspected scammers and identified 263 criminal suspects across West Africa during Operation Jackal IV, an eight-month investigation targeting organized crime groups like Black Axe that perpetrate romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and investment schemes. In South Africa alone, authorities seized $2.67 million, blocked 257 bank accounts, and arrested 39 individuals, while investigations in Argentina and Italy uncovered additional money laundering networks and sextortion schemes targeting minors. The operation, involving 22 countries, revealed emerging criminal tactics including sextortion of minors as young as 14 and elaborate call center-based investment fraud operations.
the420.in
· 2026-08-25
Criminal networks operating on dating apps and matrimonial websites in India have systematically exploited emotional manipulation and fabricated promises to defraud victims of substantial sums, including a Dehradun woman who lost ₹32 Lakh to a fake employment scheme and a Rishikesh resident who transferred ₹50 Lakh for bogus customs fees on a non-existent foreign gift. Beyond financial losses, these platforms pose physical safety risks, as demonstrated by a fatal altercation that occurred when an online interaction initiated on Grindr escalated to murder during an in-person meeting. Law enforcement attributes the rise in romance fraud across tier-two and tier-three cities to the lack
gazettengr.com
· 2026-08-25
INTERPOL's eight-month "Operation Jackal IV" (November 2025–June 2026) resulted in 58 arrests and identification of 263 suspects across West African organized crime groups including Black Axe, with operations spanning 22 countries. In South Africa, raids on seven Johannesburg locations targeted a romance and investment scam syndicate preying on English-speaking retirees, leading to 39 arrests, seizure of $2.67 million, and blocking of 257 bank accounts. The criminal networks were responsible for cyber-enabled financial fraud including romance scams, cryptocurrency schemes, and business email compromise fraud globally.
dailypost.ng
· 2026-08-25
An eight-month INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 22 countries resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects linked to West African crime networks, including the Black Axe group, involved in romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and investment schemes. Key outcomes included 39 arrests in South Africa with $2.67 million seized, 17 arrests in Argentina for crime-as-a-service operations, and the dismantling of a Romanian call-center investment scam that generated approximately €143 million globally. The operation also uncovered increased sextortion cases targeting minors as young as 14 by West African organized crime groups exploiting social media.
bizlegalservices.com
· 2026-08-25
Scammers using AI-generated videos, fake social media profiles, and spoofed caller IDs are impersonating USCIS, DHS, and ICE officials to threaten immigrants with deportation or license suspension, demanding payment or personal information. Immigration attorney Angel Leal discovered over 6,600 fraudulent videos and profiles using his identity in just one month, while fraud complaints to DHS have nearly doubled, with victims losing their entire savings and missing legitimate hearings after attending fake Zoom meetings. The Department of Homeland Security has launched an "all-out war" on these scams, tracking operations through URL registrations and payment gateways while lawyers hire intelligence firms to combat the rapidly multipl
premierchristianity.com
· 2026-08-25
A data breach at Beacon CRM compromised personal information of donors and volunteers from over six Christian charities, including names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and donation records. The breach is particularly concerning because scammers can now target high-value donors with tailored fraud schemes after purchasing the stolen data on the dark web. Fraud experts advise affected individuals to remain vigilant against targeted scams and to verify contact from banks or authorities by independently calling official numbers rather than using contact information provided by callers.
moneywise.com
· 2026-08-24
Scammers using AI are targeting recently widowed seniors by scanning obituaries to identify vulnerable victims, then contacting them with fabricated claims about unpaid taxes or hidden debts requiring immediate payment. In one reported case, a widow was defrauded of $7,000 after being told she needed to pay to preserve her late husband's inheritance. The FBI reports that Americans aged 60 and older lost $7.7 billion to internet and cyber-enabled crime in 2025, with an average loss of $38,500 per elderly scam case.
creators.yahoo.com
· 2026-08-24
A man impersonating a sergeant from the Adams County Sheriff's Department called the author claiming there was a legal matter to discuss, but the scammer made a critical error by referring to the agency as "Sheriff's Department" instead of "Sheriff's Office," which raised suspicion. The author independently verified the call was fraudulent and discovered the sheriff's office had warned of a scammer impersonating "Sgt. Don Davis" and falsely claiming victims missed federal jury summons, with the ultimate goal typically being to extract money through threats of legal consequences.
cybersecurity-insiders.com
· 2026-08-24
Researchers from Northeastern University, Ariel University, and Gen Digital found that AI chatbots are more effective at executing "Pig Butchering" scams than human fraudsters, successfully persuading victims to download malicious applications and share login credentials. The study demonstrates that AI systems can conduct scams at scale, maintain consistent conversations, and tailor messages to individual victims, making them harder to detect than traditional human-operated fraud. The findings underscore growing concerns that as AI technology becomes more sophisticated, criminals could exploit it to carry out increasingly convincing and scalable fraud schemes against vulnerable populations.
cyberghostvpn.com
· 2026-08-24
Romance scammers are increasingly using AI tools combined with personal data from data brokers and social media to create fake identities and manipulate victims at scale, with scammers leveraging publicly available information to identify vulnerable targets—particularly older adults—and generate realistic deepfakes for deceptive profiles. By automating personalized conversations and employing "love bombing" tactics, scammers build emotional trust before exploiting victims for financial gain or personal information. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned in December 2024 that data brokers selling detailed personal profiles make it easier for scammers to target vulnerable populations.
clickondetroit.com
· 2026-08-24
Scammers posing as Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency employees are calling residents and demanding one-time fees ($105 in one documented case) to unlock allegedly owed unemployment benefits. The Michigan UIA warns that the agency never charges fees to access benefits and urges residents to hang up on such calls and report them to the agency at 866-500-0017 or local law enforcement. Similar scams using AI-driven calls have been reported in other states, targeting vulnerable unemployed residents.
thedailystar.net
· 2026-08-24
Scammers are defrauding lower and middle-income Bangladeshis through Facebook pages and mobile apps offering fake loans with artificially low interest rates, collecting upfront fees and security deposits before disappearing with victims' money. Victims like Touhida Akter, who lost her life savings of Tk 1 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD) to a fake "Ashar Alo Foundation" loan scheme, are also targeted through illegal loan apps charging interest rates as high as 800 percent and threatening to expose private data when borrowers cannot pay. Online fraud has expanded beyond loans to include illegal gambling, betting, and cryptocurrency trading platforms that harvest personal information and promise unus
asic.gov.au
· 2026-08-24
A Federal Court ordered HSBC Bank Australia to pay a $35 million penalty after admitting to significant failures in protecting customers from bank impersonation scams, where fraudsters pose as banks to trick victims into transferring money or revealing personal information. Between January and June 2026, the National Anti-Scam Centre received 5,262 reports of bank impersonation scams resulting in losses of $3.2 million, causing victims devastating financial and emotional harm. ASIC warns that these scams exploit people's trust in their banks and use pressure tactics to force quick action, urging Australians to verify contact through independent sources before sharing money or personal details.
whio.com
· 2026-08-24
Scammers in Warren County are impersonating law enforcement officers to defraud residents through phone and text calls, claiming victims have missed court dates or owe unpaid fines and demanding immediate payment via cash withdrawals, Bitcoin, or digital payment services like Zelle under threat of arrest. The sheriff's office warns that legitimate law enforcement will never demand payment over the phone, request money instead of arrest, or use cryptocurrency for transactions. Victims should be aware that real officers do not pressure people to stay on the line during financial transactions or threaten immediate arrest when questioned.
commbank.com.au
· 2026-08-24
CommBank research found that 72% of employees who fell victim to scams never discussed the situation with a colleague beforehand, and most Australians attempt to handle suspected scams independently rather than seeking advice from trusted contacts. The bank's campaign, featuring actor Jimmy Rees who nearly lost money in a car sale scam until talking to his father, emphasizes that pausing to verify suspicious situations with someone else is an underutilized defense against fraud tactics like urgency and pressure. CommBank recommends making it routine to ask trusted family members or colleagues "Does this look right to you?" when something feels off, as this simple conversation can help stop scammers and protect others from similar tactics.
consumer.ftc.gov
· 2026-08-24
Scammers are sending postcards to veterans falsely claiming they qualify for extra monthly benefits through a non-existent "Veterans Savings Program" and impersonating the VA to trick recipients into calling and revealing personal or financial information. The postcards create urgency by threatening loss of benefits and may reference real VA programs like CHAMPVA or TRICARE to appear legitimate. Veterans who receive these postcards should report them to the FTC and VA rather than responding to the scam.
rwcpulse.com
· 2026-08-24
A Redwood City woman thwarted an alleged elder fraud scheme by contacting police instead of complying with scammers posing as AppleCare representatives who instructed her to withdraw cash for a courier pickup. Investigators arrested a 22-year-old man from Fresno after tracking his vehicle using license plate reader technology when he attempted to flee from officers in San Francisco. The suspect was booked on charges including financial elder abuse, attempted grand theft, conspiracy, and fraud, and the victim avoided any financial loss due to her quick action reporting the scam to authorities.
aol.com
· 2026-08-24
Scammers using artificial intelligence are mining obituaries to identify and target recently widowed elderly people, with one documented case involving fraudsters who claimed a widow's late husband owed taxes and demanded $7,000 to "preserve her inheritance." According to the FBI, Americans aged 60-plus reported $7.7 billion in cyber crime losses in 2025 (up 59% from 2024), with an average loss of $38,500 per elderly scam case, and recently widowed seniors are particularly vulnerable because they are grieving while managing complex financial and administrative tasks. Fraudsters extract personal information from publicly available obituaries—including names, relatives, employers, and hometowns—
candgnews.com
· 2026-08-24
Shelby Township police are reporting a significant uptick in scams targeting seniors, with individual losses ranging from hundreds to $30,000-$80,000, where victims are draining life savings and retirement accounts. Common scams involve criminals impersonating government agencies, family members, or utility companies and creating urgency through claims of arrests, medical emergencies, or service disconnections to pressure victims into sending money via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. Police urge seniors to verify information independently, never send money to unknown callers, and contact local authorities to confirm the legitimacy of suspicious calls.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-08-24
Fraudsters are using artificial intelligence to scan obituaries and target grieving widows with elaborate scams, including one case where a widow was told she owed $7,000 to cover her late husband's supposed tax evasion scheme. AI enables scammers to quickly extract personal information from public obituaries and generate convincing deepfake communications to create phishing campaigns at scale. Elderly Americans aged 60-plus reported $7.7 billion in cyber fraud losses in 2025, with recently widowed individuals particularly vulnerable due to grief and the financial chaos of settling estates.
sarawaktribune.com
· 2026-08-24
Sarawak has experienced a surge in sophisticated financial scams powered by artificial intelligence and social engineering, with commercial crime cases rising 41.79% to 2,134 cases in the first five months of 2024, resulting in losses exceeding RM71 million. Recent victims include a Kuching woman who lost RM145,247 to a fake job offer, a Miri man who lost RM367,300 to a fraudulent investment scheme, and another individual who lost RM287,000 to a fake stock investment scam. Nationally, Malaysians lost RM2.8 billion to financial scams in 2024, with experts warning that AI-enabled
blog.knowbe4.com
· 2026-08-24
A research study found that AI chatbots are more effective than human scammers at building trust during the initial stages of "pig butchering" romance scams, where victims are manipulated into fake investment schemes over weeks or months. Scammers can use AI to automate the relationship-building phase at scale, then transition to human operators to request money, effectively bypassing security safeguards. Study participants could identify the AI conversations only after being told they had interacted with one, highlighting how difficult it is to detect such deception while being targeted.
ground.news
· 2026-08-23
Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, a 21-year-old Indian national, was arrested at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to flee after being released on pretrial conditions, accused of serving as a courier in an internet- and telephone-based fraud scheme. The scheme targeted elderly residents in western New York and other parts of the United States, totaling approximately $7.5 million in fraudulent losses. Canadian authorities detained Goswami after discovering he had booked a flight to Qatar departing the same evening.
prameyanews.com
· 2026-08-23
A 21-year-old Indian national was arrested at Toronto Pearson International Airport after allegedly fleeing the United States while on pretrial release for participating in a nationwide elder fraud scheme targeting victims aged 59 to 87. As a "money mule," Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami allegedly collected cash and gold from at least nine elderly victims who lost approximately $7.5 million after being deceived into believing their bank accounts were compromised. Goswami faces charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and related conspiracy charges, with the US Department of Justice working to secure his extradition from Canada.
philstarlife.com
· 2026-08-23
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has warned the public about scam text messages impersonating the postal service, which contain fraudulent links and falsely claim delivery issues or request redelivery fees payable by credit card. Scammers use these messages to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive banking information, which PHLPost does not request via text messages. The postal service advises the public to verify messages through official channels and report suspicious communications to their customer service or to the government's anti-scam hotline 1326.
qctimes.com
· 2026-08-23
Callers impersonating grandchildren are contacting grandparents with claims of school-related emergencies and requesting urgent money, according to the Better Business Bureau, with the scam timing coinciding with the back-to-school season in the Quad City area. This variation of the "grandchild in distress" scam exploits emotional urgency and seasonal circumstances to pressure grandparents into sending funds quickly.
yahoo.com
· 2026-08-23
Two Indian nationals were arrested in Arkansas during an undercover police sting while attempting to collect $29,500 from an elderly fraud victim as part of a PayPal refund scam. Prashant Gajera and Dharaben Bavadiya, who pleaded guilty and received suspended five-year prison sentences, were functioning as collectors in a scheme that convinces victims money was mistakenly credited to their PayPal accounts and must be returned. The operation coordinated by local police, Homeland Security Investigations, and a scam-baiting group involved handing the suspects a box containing counterfeit currency during a monitored cash pickup.
wsmv.com
· 2026-08-23
A 90-year-old North Carolina woman nearly lost $10,000 to a cryptocurrency scam that began with a fake Geek Squad text message claiming unauthorized charges to her account. Wilmington Police Officer Nicholas Morrison spotted her holding nearly $10,000 in cash at a bitcoin kiosk and recognized the warning signs of a scam, convincing her to stop the transaction and helping her redeposit her money safely.
pasadenanow.com
· 2026-08-23
The Los Angeles County Superior Court warned residents about a jury duty scam where callers falsely claim victims missed jury service and face arrest warrants to pressure them into providing personal or financial information. The scam involves threatening calls, texts, or emails demanding immediate action or payment, but legitimate court communications never threaten arrest, demand immediate courthouse reporting, or request sensitive information like Social Security numbers or bank details. Residents are advised to verify jury service status through the court's official website and report suspicious communications to local law enforcement or the Federal Trade Commission.
timesfreepress.com
· 2026-08-23
The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are creating fraudulent QR codes—a scam sometimes called "quishing"—that direct users to fake websites designed to steal personal and financial information. Common schemes include placing fake QR code stickers over legitimate codes on parking meters, causing victims to pay scammers instead of parking authorities and receive parking tickets, or including QR codes in unsolicited packages to trick recipients into scanning them. The BBB advises consumers to treat QR codes with the same caution as suspicious links, verify website addresses before opening pages, and use official apps or websites rather than scanning unknown codes.
hoodline.com
· 2026-08-23
A 21-year-old Indian national from Jersey City was arrested at Toronto Pearson Airport after fleeing the U.S. while facing federal charges for his role as a courier in a $7.5 million elder fraud scheme targeting nine victims aged 59-87. Goswami allegedly collected cash and gold from victims who were deceived by scammers posing as government officials claiming their bank accounts or personal information had been compromised. He was released on pretrial conditions on August 17 but crossed into Canada the next day and attempted to board a flight to Qatar before Canadian authorities detained him on immigration grounds.
anz.com.au
· 2026-08-23
Between October 2025 and June 2026, ANZ customer scam losses decreased by 24% compared to the previous year, while the bank prevented and recovered over $100 million in scam and fraud-related funds. Despite the reduction, scammers continue to evolve their tactics, with Goods and Services scams, Impersonation, Investment, Romance and Friendship, and Bank Impersonation scams remaining the most common types targeting ANZ customers. ANZ's First Responders team resolved 94% of scam-related calls at first contact and handled nearly 170,000 calls during the period, while over 476,000 payments were abandoned after Confirmation of
taipeitimes.com
· 2026-08-23
Over 350 students fell victim to sex-service scams during summer vacation, with losses ranging from NT$2,000 to NT$300,000, according to Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau. The scams typically involve fraudsters posing as escort service providers on social media platforms who trick victims into purchasing game credits using false pretenses, then demand additional payments while threatening victims with extortion. Once scammers obtain game card numbers, passwords, and personal information like ID photos, they drain the credits and make funds difficult to trace.
deccanherald.com
· 2026-08-23
Cybercriminals in Bengaluru have shifted from random targeting to strategically profiling high-net-worth individuals—including IT professionals, doctors, financial traders, and entrepreneurs—using social media scraping and dark web databases to execute sophisticated scams like fake investments and digital arrests. A notable case involved a 57-year-old IT professional losing Rs 31.83 crore over six months in a digital-arrest scam, though she delayed reporting for eight months. Investigators attribute the scams' success to victims' high disposable income, societal stigma preventing timely complaints, and the loss of the critical "Golden Hour" window needed to freeze funds before they are laundered offshore.
nationaltribune.com.au
· 2026-08-23
Between October 2025 and June 2026, ANZ customer scam losses fell by 24 percent while the bank prevented and recovered over $100 million in scam-related funds, demonstrating the effectiveness of their prevention and detection investments. The most common scams affecting ANZ customers were goods and services scams, followed by impersonation, investment, romance, and bank impersonation schemes. ANZ's First Responders team resolved 94 percent of scam-related calls at first contact and processed nearly 170,000 calls during the period.
anz.com.au
· 2026-08-23
This article from ANZ's Scams Awareness Week discusses how scammers increasingly exploit human behavior and emotions through sophisticated tactics and AI-generated content to target Australians across various fraud types including invoice fraud, investment scams, and online marketplace schemes. ANZ's Customer Protection team emphasizes that anyone can become a victim regardless of background, and advises those suspecting fraud to stop transactions immediately, contact their bank, and seek support from trusted contacts and services. The article does not mention specific dollar amounts or particular victims, focusing instead on general prevention strategies and the evolving nature of scam tactics.
independent.co.uk
· 2026-08-23
Impersonation scam victims lost an average of £3,516 in the past year, a 10% increase from £3,200 the previous year, according to Lloyds Banking Group data. While overall impersonation scam reports fell 3%, specific types increased, including police impersonation scams where victims were tricked into purchasing gold, with one 85-year-old woman losing £188,000 across eight transactions. Common impersonation scams involve fraudsters posing as banks, police, HMRC, or broadband providers, typically initiating contact via phone, text, email, or social media to pressure victims into transferring money or revealing personal details.
rediff.com
· 2026-08-22
A 21-year-old Indian national living in New Jersey was arrested in Canada for allegedly serving as a "money mule" in a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme targeting elderly victims through internet and telephone scams. The perpetrators deceived elderly victims aged 59-87 into liquidating assets and handing over cash and gold, with Goswami collecting valuables from at least nine victims totaling approximately $7.5 million in losses. He faces charges including wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy, carrying a maximum 20-year prison sentence.
facebook.com
· 2026-08-22
A McAllen woman's mother fell victim to an in-person Medicare scam earlier this month, prompting a warning about the rising tide of elder fraud affecting seniors nationwide. The FBI reports that billions of dollars are lost to elder fraud annually, with scammers increasingly targeting vulnerable elderly people through Medicare-related schemes.