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welivesecurity.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2022, seniors over 60 reported $3.1 billion in cybercrime losses to the FBI across 88,262 incidents, representing an 82% year-on-year increase, though many cases remain unreported. Digital fraudsters increasingly target senior citizens, believing they have more savings but less digital awareness to recognize scams. Common schemes include phishing, romance scams ($734 million in 2022), Medicare impersonation, tech support fraud, online shopping scams, robocalls, government impersonation ($1 billion in combined losses in 2022), and lottery fraud.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
This educational overview describes the federal government's approach to addressing financial scams targeting older adults, including common fraud schemes, victim assistance programs, and collaborative enforcement efforts between federal and state agencies through task forces and working groups designed to combat these crimes.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Abdul Waris Akinsanya, a 26-year-old Nigerian citizen in Oklahoma City, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his role in a romance scam conspiracy that defrauded an Alabama victim of $2,650 in May 2020. Akinsanya opened fraudulent bank accounts under false identities using forged documents to deposit money obtained through the scam, keeping a percentage for himself. He was also ordered to pay $2,650 in restitution and serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
finews.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams involving cryptocurrency, known as "pig-butchering," have surged dramatically—up 85-fold since 2020 and doubling in the past year—with victims losing an average of $4,953 per scam, the highest average among all cryptocurrency fraud categories. These emotionally manipulative scams affect individuals across all wealth levels, particularly those in vulnerable life periods, with victims often making multiple payments that increase total losses significantly. Hong Kong has been particularly hard hit, with cases targeting even high-net-worth individuals and company executives, prompting government awareness campaigns though authorities appear uncertain how to effectively combat this growing threat.
ksfr.org
· 2025-12-08
Sextortion is a scam in which perpetrators, often adult males from West Africa or overseas, pose as teenage girls on social media to solicit sexually explicit content from teenage boys, then blackmail victims for money to prevent publication. The FBI reports thousands of victims and at least 20 suicides linked to these crimes in recent years. Fraud expert Steven Weisman recommends parents educate teens about the risks of sharing explicit material online and advises victims to report incidents to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
aboutamazon.com
· 2025-12-08
Amazon reports that scammers impersonating the brand cost consumers billions globally—with the FTC finding American consumers lost $8.8 billion to scams in 2022 and global losses exceeding $1 trillion in 2023. The company employs machine learning scientists and investigators to detect fraudulent websites and phone numbers, achieving a 15% decrease in victims in 2023, with over two-thirds of reported Amazon scams involving false claims about orders or account issues. Amazon advocates for cross-sector and government collaboration to combat scams, which exploit consumer trust through unsolicited contact via email, phone, text, and social media.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Josiah DeJesus, a 22-year-old from the Bronx, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for serving as the lead courier in a "grandparents" fraud scheme operating from the Dominican Republic from June to October 2020. The scam targeted elderly Americans nationwide by using phone calls from overseas co-conspirators posing as grandchildren or attorneys to convince victims their grandchildren had been arrested and needed immediate bail money, with DeJesus and his recruits collecting thousands of dollars from UPS and FedEx packages across Pennsylvania. DeJesus was ordered to pay $366,303.28 in restitution to victims.
ovc.ojp.gov
· 2025-12-08
This is an archival notice for National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) 2024 materials and resources, not a report about a specific scam or fraud incident. The article announces NCVRW events scheduled for April 21–27, 2024, including a candlelight vigil and service awards ceremony, and promotes awareness initiatives around victim services and support. It also highlights National Consumer Protection Week resources from the Federal Trade Commission, Identity Theft Resource Center, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help the public understand consumer rights and avoid fraud and identity theft.
shu.edu
· 2025-12-08
March 7 marks the 5th annual National Slam the Scam, a awareness campaign by the Social Security Administration and partners to educate consumers about government imposter scams, which cost Americans over $10 billion in reported losses last year—a 14% increase from 2022. The article outlines how imposter scams typically operate (contact, problem notification, pressure to act, payment demand) and advises people to hang up on unsolicited requests, verify through official channels, and report suspected fraud to help law enforcement identify trends and take action.
clickorlando.com
· 2025-12-08
Seminole County Public Schools fell victim to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam in December when staff received a fraudulent email with a spoofed header and wired $1.3 million to a fake account; the incident was reported to law enforcement on January 2 and is being investigated by the U.S. Secret Service and Seminole County Sheriff's Office. BEC scams exploit convincing emails that appear to come from trusted sources or colleagues, often by slightly altering email domains, and commonly target organizations that use wire transfers for payments.
indiatoday.in
· 2025-12-08
A female IT engineer in Noida was defrauded of Rs 3.75 lakh ($4,500 USD) in a digital arrest scam on February 28, where scammers posing as courier and police officials falsely claimed a drug-containing parcel had been seized in her name, then held her in a seven-hour fake "digital arrest" via Skype to extract banking details and money. This incident reflects a broader surge in similar scams across India using the "fake parcel trick" to intimidate victims into payments by threatening legal consequences. Key protective measures include verifying unknown official calls independently, never sharing banking credentials over phone or video, and reporting
whbl.com
· 2025-12-08
Law enforcement officials in Ozaukee and Fond du Lac Counties are warning the public about scammers impersonating sheriff's officers by spoofing official phone numbers and sometimes using real officers' names to demand immediate payment via gift cards, debit cards, or cash under the pretense of satisfying warrants or bail. Legitimate law enforcement will never demand payment by phone or pre-paid cards and will always make in-person contact for actual warrants; recipients should hang up immediately, avoid sharing personal information, and verify with the actual agency if uncertain.
kiro7.com
· 2025-12-08
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ice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Noel Chimezuru Agoha, a 40-year-old Maryland man, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison in February 2019 for leading multiple fraud schemes that defrauded victims of over $1.5 million between 2015 and 2018. Agoha and his co-conspirators executed business email compromise scams by impersonating legitimate business contacts to trick victims into transferring money to fraudulent accounts, and operated romance scams on dating websites using fake profiles to extract money and property from victims. The court ordered Agoha to pay $1 million in restitution for his role in the conspiracy.
stories.td.com
· 2025-12-08
A TD survey found that 41% of young adult Canadians (ages 18-34) are more likely to be targeted by fraudsters on social media than older adults, with nearly 30% having fallen victim to financial fraud or scams through various channels including social media (43%), online ads (29%), and job applications (25%). Young adults are most concerned about job scams (19%), investment scams (15%), and cheque scams (12%), with 62% feeling vulnerable to fraud despite 60% taking steps to educate themselves about warning signs. Experts recommend learning to identify red flags, reporting incidents to banks and police, opting for electronic payments over cheques, and being suspicious
fox9.com
· 2025-12-08
Abdou Diallo, co-owner of Canadian company Readers Services, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for operating a "piggyback" magazine cancellation scheme that defrauded over 20,000 elderly and vulnerable victims of more than $30 million between 2011 and 2020. The scheme targeted people already victimized by fraudulent magazine companies, with Diallo falsely posing as a cancellation agent to collect lump-sum payments for non-existent outstanding balances and subscription cancellations he had no ability to provide.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Abdou Diallo, a 36-year-old Canadian man, pleaded guilty to operating a $30 million telemarketing fraud scheme that targeted over 20,000 elderly and vulnerable victims between 2011 and 2020. Diallo falsely posed as a magazine cancellation representative and convinced victims to pay large lump sums under the pretense of canceling unwanted subscriptions and paying off balances, despite having no actual ability or authority to do so. He was charged with two counts of wire fraud and faces sentencing in June 2024.
sinardaily.my
· 2025-12-08
A Philadelphia tech professional was defrauded of $450,000 in a "pig butchering" cryptocurrency romance scam after meeting a fake "French wine trader" on the dating app Hinge who used deepfake videos, emotional manipulation, and a fraudulent crypto trading app to gradually convince her to invest her savings and retirement funds. The scam, commonly run by Southeast Asian crime syndicates, has resulted in billions of dollars in losses across the United States, with victims reporting little recourse for recovery.
kmvt.com
· 2025-12-08
Members of the Twin Falls, Idaho community are receiving phone scams impersonating Sheriff's Office officials who falsely claim victims missed jury duty and have arrest warrants issued, demanding immediate payment via untraceable methods like gift cards or wire transfers. The scammers use fear and urgency to manipulate victims, and losses can reach thousands of dollars, with lasting emotional and psychological impacts. Residents are advised to verify caller identity through official channels, reject unsolicited payment demands, and report incidents to local law enforcement and the FTC.
nationalpost.com
· 2025-12-08
An RBC poll found that 75% of Canadians are increasingly concerned about AI-powered fraud, with 88% believing AI will increase scam prevalence. Despite these concerns, only 28% of Canadians are taking proactive protective steps, revealing a dangerous gap between awareness and action. Recent cases illustrate the threat: a man in Ontario lost $8,000 to voice-mimicking AI impersonating a friend, a Newfoundland fraudster used AI to trick eight people out of nearly $200,000 by mimicking grandchildren's voices, and a Hong Kong company lost over $3.4 million in a deepfake video conference scam.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Dr. Gary Wisner of Lodi was sentenced to seven years in prison after being convicted of defrauding Medi-Cal and Medicare between 2012 and 2016 by administering hundreds of medically unnecessary X-rays to patients at his clinic. The investigation of 10 randomly selected patients (5 Medi-Cal, 5 Medicare) revealed Wisner performed excessive X-rays on multiple body parts regardless of medical necessity to overbill the state and federal programs. He faces additional charges for workers' compensation fraud pending in San Joaquin County.
kiow.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece promotes Iowa State University Extension's "Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud" workshop, which teaches adults 60+ and caregivers how to identify and protect themselves from common scams and financial crimes. The workshop emphasizes that older Americans face heightened fraud risk, with elder financial fraud being the most common form of elder abuse affecting over 50 million Americans aged 62+. Free resources and community workshops are available through local Extension offices and the Federal Trade Commission.
khmoradio.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI has issued a warning to Missouri residents about 13 active scams currently targeting the state, including adoption fraud, investment schemes, business email impersonation, charity fraud, elder fraud, romance scams, ransomware attacks, and skimming at ATMs and gas stations. The advisory emphasizes that elderly Missourians are particularly vulnerable targets and recommends citizens verify legitimacy before responding to unsolicited contacts, providing funds, or clicking links from unknown sources.
ketv.com
· 2025-12-08
A fake kidnapping extortion scam has targeted Douglas County families, with victims losing between $2,500 and $20,000 after receiving calls claiming their loved ones were being held hostage. Scammers use online research to make calls convincing, employ voice actors, and spoof police phone numbers while pressuring victims to withdraw cash from ATMs and threatening them not to contact authorities. Law enforcement advises that legitimate police will never call demanding money and recommends hanging up immediately on such calls.
nationalaccordnewspaper.com
· 2025-12-08
Six members of a fraud enterprise were arrested between October 2020 and February 2021 for orchestrating business email compromise scams, romance fraud targeting vulnerable elderly victims, and fraudulent COVID-19 relief loan applications, collectively controlling over 45 bank accounts with approximately $55 million in deposits. The defendants used spoofed emails, fake online identities, and fraudulent Small Business Administration loan applications to deceive victims and divert funds to accounts they controlled. Authorities seized luxury vehicles purchased with fraud proceeds, and the defendants face prosecution in federal court by the FBI and IRS Criminal Investigations division.
nbcwashington.com
· 2025-12-08
Virginia passed legislation ("Larry's Law") to establish uniform training guidelines for banks and credit unions to better identify and report financial exploitation of elderly and vulnerable adults, inspired by the case of Navy veteran Larry Cook who lost over $3 million in an alleged wire fraud scheme involving nearly 75 overseas transfers in 2022 despite his cognitive impairment from a stroke. The measure provides legal protection to financial institutions that undergo the training and report suspected exploitation to authorities or trusted contacts, with guidelines to be developed by January 2026. This action comes amid national concern, with over 88,000 seniors reporting combined losses of $3.1 billion to elder fraud in 2022 alone.
winnipeg.ca
· 2025-12-08
Fraud Prevention Month 2024 highlights the importance of education and awareness in combating scams targeting Canadians, particularly seniors through schemes like the grandparent scam. In 2022, Canada reported 70,878 frauds affecting 37,047 victims with total losses of $529.3 million, while Manitoba alone experienced 1,850 scams resulting in $10.4 million in losses across 1,011 victims. Law enforcement agencies, including the Winnipeg Police Service, are promoting fraud prevention throughout March via radio panels, community events, educational articles, and social media campaigns focused on cryptocurrency, grandparent, bank investigator, and sextortion frau
audacy.com
· 2025-12-08
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office warned residents of a scam where callers impersonated deputies, claiming victims had missed jury duty and faced arrest warrants requiring immediate payment via bitcoin or gift cards. Multiple Rochester Hills residents received these calls in late February 2024, but none were defrauded; the scammers used fake names and badge numbers to appear legitimate. Sheriff Michael Bouchard emphasized that the department never demands phone payments and advised residents to simply hang up, noting that actual jury duty delinquencies are handled by mail.
ctnewsjunkie.com
· 2025-12-08
The Connecticut legislature's Aging Committee is considering three bills to protect elderly residents, including House Bill 5210, which would establish an elder justice unit within the Division of Criminal Justice to investigate and prosecute crimes against seniors, with $2 million in requested funding. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 156, which would require nursing homes to allocate 80% of state Medicaid reimbursements to direct resident care, and a third bill addressing nursing home quality of life issues. While advocates like AARP Connecticut support the elder justice unit—citing a recent case where perpetrators stole nearly $480,000 from an elderly victim—Chief State's Attorney Patrick Griffin expressed concerns about current funding an
coloradocommunitymedia.com
· 2025-12-08
A 79-year-old Highlands Ranch woman lost approximately $120,000 after clicking a popup on her computer and calling the provided number, where she was deceived into purchasing gold bars in a scam. Law enforcement officials from Douglas County and surrounding areas reported widespread scam activity targeting elderly residents, including over $800,000 in cryptocurrency-related fraud losses in Parker alone over six months, and emphasized that victims should contact authorities immediately as time is critical for potential recovery.
states.aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
In 2020, scammers perpetrated a sweepstakes fraud against a Hennepin County couple in their 80s, stealing over $110,000 by convincing them to pay upfront taxes on a fake prize, with the perpetrators never identified and funds never recovered. AARP Minnesota is advocating for legislation to create a state-level restitution fund for fraud victims, funded by civil penalty payments from consumer fraud cases, as Americans reported 2.5 million fraud cases in 2022 totaling $9 billion in losses. The organization is also pushing to ban long-term real estate contracts (like those offered by MV Realty) that bind home
todayonline.com
· 2025-12-08
A Philadelphia tech professional named Shreya Datta lost $450,000 in a "pig butchering" cryptocurrency romance scam after being targeted on a dating app by a scammer posing as a French wine trader named "Ancel," who used deepfake videos and sophisticated manipulation tactics to build trust over months before convincing her to invest in a fake crypto trading app. The scam, orchestrated by crime syndicates operating out of Southeast Asia, drained Datta's savings, retirement funds, and left her with debt, with victims collectively losing billions of dollars in the United States and having little recourse for recovery. The fraud works by using romantic manipulation and false investment promises to gradually
dcsheriff.net
· 2025-12-08
Douglas County law enforcement agencies announced the arrest of 26-year-old Sagar Patel for scamming a 79-year-old Highlands Ranch resident out of over $120,000 in gold bars through a months-long investigation involving cell phone and credit card records. Multiple police departments partnered to launch a public awareness campaign promoting the SCAM acronym (Stop, Call, Ask, Make informed decisions) and provided education on common scam tactics, emphasizing that victims should watch for pressure to act quickly, requests for unusual payment methods, and demands for secrecy.
sookenewsmirror.com
· 2025-12-08
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justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Dr. Osama Nahas and medical assistant Isabel Pruneda were convicted of healthcare fraud, kickback conspiracy, and identity theft for operating a multimillion-dollar scheme at an adult daycare in the Rio Grande Valley from 2016-2017, in which they ordered unnecessary lab tests and prescriptions for elderly patients, forged consent forms, and misappropriated medications while receiving tens of thousands in kickbacks from testing companies and bribing daycare facility owners. Both face up to 10 years in federal prison, with Pruneda facing an additional mandatory two-year consecutive sentence for aggravated identity theft, plus potential fines up to $250,000 each.
thegeorgiagazette.com
· 2025-12-08
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decrypt.co
· 2025-12-08
"Pig butchering" romance scams using cryptocurrency surged 85 times higher from 2020 to 2023, with revenue doubling between 2022-2023, according to Chainalysis research. These scams involve fraudsters building fake romantic relationships before tricking victims into cryptocurrency investments they don't understand, resulting in an average loss of $4,593 per victim in 2023—the highest financial impact of any scam type. The scammers, often organized criminal groups, frequently operate through human trafficking networks in Southeast Asia and use sophisticated money laundering techniques to hide their activity, though a December 2023 Interpol operation arrested 3,500
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Jean Richard Audate, a 38-year-old New York City man, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for his role in a grandparent scam conspiracy that defrauded elderly victims across the United States of over $867,000. Audate traveled to multiple locations, including Rhode Island, to collect cash that victims had been tricked into sending after receiving phone calls from scammers posing as grandchildren or lawyers claiming a relative needed bail money. The scammers also falsely invoked "gag orders" to prevent victims from discussing the requests with others.
pembinavalleyonline.com
· 2025-12-08
The Grandparent Scam, currently prevalent in Manitoba, involves criminals calling seniors pretending to be relatives who need bail money for a supposed arrest, then arranging cash pickup at the victim's home. RCMP Sergeant Joanne Ryll advises recipients to hang up, verify the story by calling other family members, never share personal information, and establish a family safety word, noting that fraudsters often make multiple calls requesting additional money once they identify a vulnerable victim. Recovery of money lost to these scams is nearly impossible once handed over to the criminals.
dailyfly.com
· 2025-12-08
Dr. Thomas Andrew Webster pled guilty to conspiring to accept kickbacks in a telemarketing and medical supply fraud scheme operating between May 2021 and September 2023 across Washington and other states. The scheme involved obtaining Medicare and TRICARE beneficiary information through telemarketers, creating fraudulent medical records and durable medical equipment orders that Webster signed, resulting in over $13.7 million in fraudulent billings and Webster personally receiving at least $839,565 for fake doctor visits that never occurred. Webster agreed to forfeit assets and faces sentencing on June 26, 2024.
kpmg.com
· 2025-12-08
Canadian organizations of all sizes face evolving fraud risks driven by technological advances like generative AI, cryptocurrency, and digital payment systems, with SMBs particularly vulnerable due to limited fraud prevention resources and awareness. Fraudsters employ increasingly sophisticated tactics including crypto scams, online payment fraud, social engineering attacks targeting elders, and ESG misrepresentation, with 88% of victimized Canadian SMBs experiencing internal fraud and 75% experiencing external fraud over the past five years. Organizations must strengthen their fraud prevention strategies through risk assessment, robust controls, and cross-sector partnerships to effectively counter these threats.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Steven Lukens, CEO of Gulf Atlantic International Supply, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for submitting substandard materials and 191 forged quality control documents to a NASA contractor for the Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center. Lukens defrauded the contractor of $271,024.35 through fraudulent Certificates of Compliance, Pressure Testing Certificates, and test reports, and faces up to 20 years in federal prison with forfeiture of the fraudulent proceeds.
hawaiinewsnow.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers impersonated Honolulu Police Department officers in recent phone scams, falsely claiming victims had outstanding arrest warrants and demanding payment via Federal Deposit Box at supermarkets. The Honolulu Police Department warns that legitimate law enforcement agencies never request payment over the phone and urges anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers.
fcpdnews.wordpress.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers contact victims by phone, email, or in person impersonating police or government officials, using intimidation tactics and false urgency to demand money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or gold by threatening arrest or claiming a family member has been arrested or injured. Legitimate law enforcement never calls to demand immediate payment, drop charges for money, or request sensitive information over the phone. Victims should verify caller identity independently, stay skeptical of pressure tactics, guard personal information, and report suspicious activity to local authorities.
13wmaz.com
· 2025-12-08
The Perry Police Department has observed a significant increase in white-collar crimes and scams since the pandemic, prompting Detective Ike Wilcox to launch free "Stop the Scam" educational seminars since December 2022, which have reached over 600 people across 21 classes, podcasts, and broadcasts. Scammers specifically target law-abiding, trusting individuals through pressure tactics and emotional manipulation, with the detective's own wife falling victim to a phone payment scam. Wilcox advises the public to be suspicious of unusual requests, avoid paper checks due to check-washing and counterfeiting risks, use electronic payments, and educate themselves on common fraud tactics
calgaryherald.com
· 2025-12-08
Nishaan Singh Sandhu pleaded guilty to his role in a grandparent scam targeting 81-year-old Calgary senior John Roy, who lost $12,000 after being told his grandson was in jail in Philadelphia and needed bail money. When the judge indicated a custodial sentence was appropriate and rejected a probationary proposal, Sandhu's lawyer sought to withdraw the guilty plea; the case returns to court March 15 to determine if the plea can be vacated or proceed to sentencing. Sandhu was arrested at Roy's home while posing as "Michael Lee" to pick up the fraudulent payment, though the Crown did not allege he was involved in the
gazettengr.com
· 2025-12-08
**Nigerian Romance/Sweepstakes Scam Targeting Elderly Americans**
Dotun Alonge, a 47-year-old Nigerian national living in Providence, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison as the fifth defendant convicted in a sophisticated fraud operation that defrauded elderly Americans across multiple states of over $1.7 million. The scam involved fabricated romantic relationships on social media and dating sites, fake sweepstakes winnings requiring upfront payments, and fraudulent rental property schemes to extract money from victims. Four other co-conspirators received sentences ranging from time served to 42 months, with joint restitution ordered at approximately
primepublishers.com
· 2025-12-08
The Middlebury Senior Center (located at 1172 Whittemore Rd., open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday) is hosting an Elder Fraud Prevention Lunch & Learn at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, presented by Brandon Ross, Financial Crimes Officer at Ion Bank. The free program will cover elder financial exploitation, common scams, identity theft safeguards, and prevention strategies, with registration required by calling 203-577-4166.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Dr. Thomas Andrew Webster of Ohio pleaded guilty to conspiring to accept kickbacks in a fraudulent telemarketing and medical supply scheme that victimized Medicare and TRICARE beneficiaries in Eastern Washington and other states between May 2021 and September 2023. Webster signed fake medical records and durable medical equipment orders created by telemarketers who obtained patient information through cold calls, resulting in over $13.7 million in fraudulent billings to Medicare and TRICARE, with Webster personally receiving at least $839,565 for fictitious doctor visits that never occurred. As part of his guilty plea, Webster agreed to forfeit assets representing his criminal proceeds, with sent