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quiverquant.com
· 2025-12-08
Senator Ashley Moody testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging about Florida's elder abuse prevention efforts, highlighting her Senior Protection Team's success in recovering millions for fraud victims and advocating for federal support to expand these programs. She emphasized the need to identify and raise awareness about scams targeting seniors and proposed additional strategies to protect elderly Floridians from exploitation nationwide.
northshorejournal.co
· 2025-12-08
The Senior LinkAge Line is offering a free virtual presentation on August 13, 2025, on health care fraud, waste, and abuse prevention, noting that scams targeting older adults are on the rise. The presentation, delivered via Zoom and informed by the Senior Medicare Patrol program, will cover fraud detection, prevention strategies, and reporting procedures to help seniors protect their personal information. Registration is available through Eventbrite or by calling 800.333.2433.
local21news.com
· 2025-12-08
On July 30 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, an elderly resident received a phone call from someone impersonating an FBI agent who claimed the resident's account was compromised and demanded $20,000 for "safekeeping." The scam involved an Uber driver who was supposed to transport the victim to withdraw the money and collect it, but a vigilant bank teller intervened by warning the elderly resident not to hand over the cash without an actual FBI agent present, causing the Uber driver to abandon the scheme without obtaining any funds.
floridapolitics.com
· 2025-12-08
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging about her efforts as Florida's former Attorney General to combat elder fraud, citing her establishment of the Senior Protection Team in 2019 to address civil, criminal, and health care fraud targeting seniors. Moody highlighted that while an estimated 1 in 10 seniors experience abuse, only 7% of cases reach law enforcement, and emphasized that financial scams targeting older Americans cost victims over $3.4 billion annually. She and other senators have called for coordinated federal efforts to dismantle international scam networks targeting the elderly, proposing her Florida model as a potential national approach to elder fraud prevention.
aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
AARP testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging about significant gaps in systems protecting older adults from fraud and exploitation, including inadequate family caregiver training, unchecked guardianship powers, and insufficient law enforcement training. The FBI reported that individuals over 60 lost nearly $4.9 billion to fraud in 2024, a 43 percent increase from the previous year, and AARP advocates for reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and enhanced federal and state protections including increased law enforcement resources and guardianship regulations.
soycarmin.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article identifies 11 common "silent scam" billing schemes targeting seniors, including deceptive free trials, fake magazine renewals, hidden medical alert fees, identity protection upsells, and difficult-to-cancel gym memberships. These subtle, recurring charges exploit seniors' trust and digital literacy gaps, accumulating significant financial losses over time despite individual charges being small. The article recommends protective measures such as carefully reading fine print, using virtual credit cards with spending limits, verifying billing sources directly, and scrutinizing contracts before purchase.
islandfm.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers created AI-generated videos and fake press reports featuring Guernsey Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez endorsing a non-existent government investment scheme to defraud investors. De Sausmarez issued a public warning on social media alerting islanders to the fraud, which contained a telling error referring to her as "Mr." This scam is part of a broader pattern of frauds exploiting recognizable local figures and media to target vulnerable individuals.
sudbury.com
· 2025-12-08
A man in his early 70s in Barrie, Ontario was victimized by an elaborate fraud scheme on July 29 when he received a call claiming he was under fraud investigation and needed to resolve it at his bank; the caller posed as a bank manager, accompanied the victim to withdraw cash via a fraudulent cheque deposit, then abandoned him in a parking lot without his walker, causing facial injuries. Police are investigating and urging families to warn elderly relatives about answering calls from unknown numbers and to verify caller identity before taking financial action.
wellingtonadvertiser.com
· 2025-12-08
A Rockwood senior lost $24,500 after seeking help from an online chatbot for computer issues; the scammer gained remote access to the computer, then demanded payment to remove a fake virus and threatened to expose allegedly leaked personal information, with the victim eventually providing cash at a parking lot and gift cards over the phone. Police were alerted on July 28 after a family member became suspicious. The article warns of common scam indicators including unsolicited communications at odd hours, false urgency, poor grammar, and generic company names.
inkl.com
· 2025-12-08
Modern scams targeting older adults are increasingly sophisticated and personalized, exploiting seniors' trust, digital inexperience, fixed incomes, and desire to help family members. According to the FBI, older adults lost over $3 billion to scams in recent years, with many victims unaware they've been defrauded or too embarrassed to report it. The article identifies 10 warning signs including urgent demands for action, requests for untraceable payments (gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency), instruction to keep the scam secret, too-good-to-be-true offers, callers claiming government authority, and requests for personal information confirmation.
cbs8.com
· 2025-12-08
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fox43.com
· 2025-12-08
An elderly Adams County, Pennsylvania resident was targeted by an impersonation scam in which a caller claiming to be an FBI agent demanded $20,000, stating the resident's account had been compromised and arranging for an Uber driver to transport him to the bank. A vigilant bank teller recognized the scam and prevented the loss. Local police departments are increasing community awareness by reminding residents that government agencies never request cash via unsolicited phone calls and advising people to independently verify any such contact before responding.
gillibrand.senate.gov
· 2025-12-08
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the GUARD Act, legislation designed to enhance law enforcement's ability to investigate cryptocurrency-facilitated fraud against seniors by providing federal grants for blockchain investigation resources and tools. According to the FBI, seniors lost over $4.8 billion to scammers in 2024, with cryptocurrency involved in over 30,000 fraud reports resulting in $2.84 billion in losses, particularly through "pig butchering" schemes that exploit victims into fake crypto investments. The bipartisan bill aims to strengthen federal-local law enforcement cooperation in tracking and prosecuting scammers who
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
Banks are increasingly using AI algorithms to secretly monitor retirees' accounts for suspicious activity, flagging legitimate transactions like home downsizing, family gifts, or investment transfers as potential signs of elder fraud or financial abuse. Federal elder protection laws have incentivized financial institutions to heighten surveillance on older customers, but the automated systems often lack context to distinguish between normal retirement spending and actual exploitation, leading to age-based profiling and unexplained account scrutiny that erodes trust without the customer's knowledge.
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
Jamal "Jimmy" Dawood, a 54-year-old Burbank man, was convicted of embezzling $2.2 million from an elderly victim by fraudulently managing the victim's inherited real estate and savings, secretly transferring funds to his own accounts and those of associates, and falsely transferring properties to companies he controlled. Dawood was found guilty of six counts of wire fraud and nine counts of money laundering, with sentencing set for December 8 where he faces up to 20 years per wire fraud count. The DOJ highlighted that elder fraud victims aged 60 and older can report scams to the National Elder Fraud Hotline at
ksro.com
· 2025-12-08
Santa Rosa Police arrested 30-year-old Zhishen Zheng, identified as a courier in a tech support scam that defrauded a 74-year-old resident of $43,000. The victim was lured by a pop-up ad and manipulated by impersonators posing as security agents and FTC officers into withdrawing cash from her bank, which Zheng then collected from her home. Zheng has been charged with financial elder abuse and grand theft.
mcknightsseniorliving.com
· 2025-12-08
The US Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing to advance reauthorization of the Older Americans Act through fiscal year 2030, with witnesses emphasizing how funded programs protect aging Americans from abuse and neglect. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which investigated and resolved over 200,000 complaints in fiscal year 2024, was highlighted as needing increased funding (at least $65-70 million) to address the growing assisted living industry. Additionally, senators introduced the GUARD Act to equip state and local law enforcement with blockchain tracing technology to investigate financial fraud and cryptocurrency-facilitated crimes targeting older adults.
patch.com
· 2025-12-08
A San Fernando Valley man, Jamal Nathan Dawood, was found guilty of embezzling approximately $2.2 million from an elderly victim by posing as a financial advisor, fraudulently transferring the victim's inherited retirement savings and real estate properties to accounts and companies under his control. Dawood was convicted on six counts of wire fraud and nine counts of money laundering and faces a maximum sentence of 210 years in prison.
patch.com
· 2025-12-08
Jamal Nathan Dawood, 54, of Burbank, California was found guilty of embezzling approximately $2.2 million from an elderly man by fraudulently offering to help manage an inheritance, then stealing funds through unauthorized wire transfers and convincing the victim to transfer ownership of his home and inherited real estate to shell companies he controlled. Dawood was convicted on six counts of wire fraud and nine counts of money laundering and faces a maximum sentence of 210 years in prison.
cbs8.com
· 2025-12-08
**San Diego County elder fraud losses reached nearly $70 million in the first half of the year, with officials projecting the total will exceed last year's $98 million in losses.** The most prevalent scam type is "tech support fraud," where seniors receive fake pop-up messages instructing them to call a number for device repair. Local authorities have established the Elder Justice Task Force and encourage reporting suspected scams to the National Elder Fraud Hotline (833-372-8311), though recovery remains difficult especially for international operations.
malwarebytes.com
· 2025-12-08
In May, a 67-year-old Ohio man was targeted by scammers who falsely claimed his Apple ID was compromised with $27,000 in fraudulent charges, then sent an accomplice to his home to collect cash in person; the victim handed over money before becoming suspicious, leading to the arrest of 42-year-old Liwei Zhang on charges of theft, identity fraud, and telecommunications fraud. Similar in-person collection scams have targeted multiple elderly victims across the country, with perpetrators like Canadian citizen Jia Hua Liu collecting over $300,000 from vulnerable seniors. The article advises victims to verify suspicious texts independently using official phone numbers, never send money
cbsnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Collin County, Texas is experiencing a surge in fake jury duty scams where criminals contact residents by phone or mail, threatening arrest and demanding payment to avoid legal consequences. Sheriff Jim Skinner's newly formed cyber crimes unit has executed 800 search warrants and recovered $1.5 million in recent months, with scammers increasingly using cryptocurrency ATMs to collect payments and targeting vulnerable elderly residents. The sheriff's office is launching a public awareness campaign urging residents to recognize that law enforcement will never demand money by phone and encouraging convenience store owners to monitor suspicious transactions.
legaltalknetwork.com
· 2025-12-08
This is an educational podcast episode featuring cybersecurity expert Steve Weisman discussing scam prevention and identification strategies. The episode covers various scam types (including VA imposter and "free piano" scams), the role of AI in modern fraud schemes, and protective measures such as a "zero trust" verification approach where all transactions—particularly checks—must be independently confirmed before trusting them.
upi.com
· 2025-12-08
According to Pew Research Center data, nearly 75% of U.S. adults experience online scams or cyber attacks weekly, with Americans reporting over $16.6 billion in scam losses during 2024. Common attacks include fraudulent credit card charges, counterfeit purchases without refunds, personal information breaches, and scam calls/texts that trick victims into sharing personal data, with young adults aged 18-29 experiencing the highest victimization rates despite the perception that older adults are most vulnerable.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
**Military Consumer Fraud Alert** - California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer protection alert warning service members, veterans, and their families about targeted scams, noting that military consumers nationwide reported over 99,400 fraud complaints last year, including 44,587 imposter scams costing victims and families over $199 million. The alert identifies common threats including charity scams (fake veteran organizations), predatory schools using high-pressure tactics to exploit GI Bill benefits, and home loan scams impersonating government agencies, advising consumers to pause on seemingly too-good-to-be-true offers and verify legitimacy before engaging.
cbc.ca
· 2025-12-08
A 63-year-old Calgary woman lost approximately $380,000 of her life savings to a romance scam conducted over five years by a man who claimed to work for the U.S. government and promised to relocate to Canada to be with her. She discovered the fraud when she questioned repeated requests for money and became suspicious of a fake photo of a house they were supposedly going to share, ultimately seeking help from an elder support organization. Romance scams affected over 1,030 Canadians who lost $58 million collectively last year, making it an increasingly common form of fraud targeting seniors.
ainvest.com
· 2025-12-08
This article discusses demographic and investment trends related to aging populations rather than fraud or elder abuse. It presents the "silver tsunami" as a $600 billion investment opportunity, noting that declining financial literacy among seniors (dropping 1% annually after age 65) creates vulnerability, while AI-powered fintech platforms are emerging as solutions to help older adults manage retirement savings and combat fraud. The piece recommends investment allocations across healthcare, senior housing, annuities, and fintech sectors to capitalize on aging populations' growing financial needs.
**Note:** This content is investment-focused analysis, not a case study of actual elder fraud or abuse events.
ainvest.com
· 2025-12-08
This article examines how declining financial literacy among aging populations—evidenced by a 1 percentage point annual decline in literacy scores after age 65—is creating systemic risks including portfolio mismanagement, increased scam susceptibility, and longevity risk, while simultaneously driving investment opportunities in fintech, annuities, and healthcare innovations. The piece presents data showing that vulnerable seniors (with 41% unable to cover a $1,000 emergency) are increasingly targeted by scams, yet new AI-driven robo-advisors and elder-friendly digital platforms are emerging to mitigate these risks. The article frames this demographic shift as an investment opportunity, recommending allocation to annuities, fin
ca.news.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
A Calgary woman lost approximately $380,000 in a romance scam that spanned five years, after selling her deceased father's house and moving into a motel while waiting to relocate to the United States to be with a man named "Gilbert" who claimed to work for the U.S. government. Nelson eventually realized the scam when the man continuously requested money and sent her a photo of their supposed future home that appeared fake, leaving her homeless and dependent only on her pension while seeking affordable housing. Romance scams are an increasingly common form of fraud in Canada, with organizations like Unison at Kerby Centre regularly assisting seniors who have experienced similar financial abuse.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
A San Fernando Valley man, Jamal Nathan Dawood, 54, was found guilty of embezzling approximately $2.2 million from an elderly victim's inherited estate through wire fraud and money laundering schemes conducted in 2019. Dawood fraudulently transferred funds from the victim's trust account to his own accounts, convinced the victim to transfer ownership of his home and inherited real estate properties to companies he controlled, and misrepresented that the victim would retain ownership interests. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison for wire fraud counts and up to 10 years for money laundering counts at his December 8 sentencing hearing.
wlrn.org
· 2025-12-08
Senator Rick Scott led a bipartisan effort to introduce the GUARD Act, legislation designed to equip local and state law enforcement with advanced tools—including blockchain tracing technology—to investigate and combat financial scams targeting older Americans. The bill addresses a growing crisis: Americans over 60 lost $4.8 billion to scams in 2024, while those aged 50-59 lost an additional $2.5 billion, with estimates suggesting total fraud losses affecting seniors range from $28.3 billion to $137 billion annually. The legislation aims to expand federal grant programs for specialized training and improve coordination between federal and local agencies to prosecute scammers and recover stolen funds.
wcrz.com
· 2025-12-08
A Michigan couple lost $20,000 in a phishing scam after clicking a malicious link in an email impersonating an antivirus service; scammers then sent a courier to collect cash from their home. Police successfully recovered the stolen funds through quick action and investigation, tracing the scam to a Southeast Michigan residence, though two identified suspects remain unarrested. This recovery is rare, as Michigan saw fraud losses surge to $204 million in 2024 (up from $60 million in 2020), with experts emphasizing the importance of verifying sender identity before responding to communications or sending money.
themortgagepoint.com
· 2025-12-08
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Stop the Scammers Act to restore Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funding that was reduced under President Trump's tax bill, and to authorize the CFPB to financially reward whistleblowers who report financial wrongdoing. The legislation aims to protect seniors from scams and fraud by ensuring the CFPB has adequate resources and incentivizing insiders to expose bad actors in the financial industry. The bill has support from multiple Democratic senators and proposes restoring CFPB funding to 12% of the Federal Reserve's operating budget.
newskarnataka.com
· 2025-12-08
Two elderly men in Udupi district lost nearly ₹2 lakh to cyber fraudsters in separate incidents. A 71-year-old lost ₹98,000 when fraudsters posing as Army officers convinced him to fill online forms during a rental listing inquiry, then accessed his account credentials to make unauthorized withdrawals. A 59-year-old lost ₹90,000 when someone impersonating an insurance company representative sent him a fraudulent payment link for alleged premium dues; both cases were reported to local police.
midhudsonnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Senior citizens in Carmel were scammed out of pensions and savings through gift card fraud, prompting the Sheriff's Department to issue a public warning about the escalating threat. Scammers impersonate trusted entities like government agencies, utilities, or distressed relatives via phone, email, or social media, pressuring victims to purchase gift cards and surrender the card details. The Sheriff urges residents to reject requests for gift card payments, verify requests through official contact information, and report suspected scams immediately to the Sheriff's Office at 845-225-4300.
newskarnataka.com
· 2025-12-08
Two elderly men in Udupi district were defrauded of nearly ₹2 lakh in separate cyber scams: a 71-year-old lost ₹98,000 after being contacted by fraudsters posing as Army officers who convinced him to fill online forms and gain access to his banking credentials through a property rental platform, while a 59-year-old lost ₹90,000 to scammers impersonating insurance representatives who sent a fraudulent payment link for alleged premium dues. Both cases were reported to local police and filed under BNS and IT Act violations.
ainvest.com
· 2025-12-08
This article examines declining financial literacy among aging populations as a growing economic and social vulnerability. Financial literacy among U.S. seniors over 65 has declined significantly, with 35% lacking basic financial risk comprehension as of 2024, making them increasingly susceptible to scams and financial mismanagement; women face compounded risks due to lower baseline literacy and longer lifespans. The piece discusses policy responses including financial education initiatives, fintech solutions, and regulatory concerns highlighted by cases like ElderCare Inc.'s 2024 collapse, while noting that countries prioritizing financial education show 30% lower fraud rates among seniors.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Jamal Nathan Dawood of Burbank was convicted of embezzling over $2.2 million from an elderly victim by offering to manage his inherited assets, then fraudulently transferring funds and real estate properties to accounts and companies he controlled without the victim's knowledge. Dawood was found guilty of six counts of wire fraud and nine counts of money laundering, with sentencing scheduled for December 8, 2025, where he faces up to 20 years per wire fraud count and up to 10 years per money laundering count. The case illustrates the risk of financial exploitation targeting elderly individuals with inherited assets.
cbc.ca
· 2025-12-08
A 63-year-old Calgary woman lost approximately $380,000 over several years in a romance scam after being contacted by a man claiming to work for the U.S. government who promised a future together but repeatedly requested money and never met her in person. The scam left Nelson homeless and living in an elder abuse shelter, unable to recover her life savings that would have allowed her to purchase a home. According to Canada's Anti-Fraud Centre, romance scams affected 1,030 Canadians who collectively lost $58 million last year, with such frauds becoming increasingly common among seniors.
inkl.com
· 2025-12-08
"Quishing" scams exploit QR codes by directing unsuspecting users to malicious websites or phishing pages, with 73% of Americans scanning codes without verifying authenticity and over 26 million people directed to malicious sites. Scammers favor this tactic because QR code generators are freely available and codes can be easily placed on stickers, letters, and signage, making execution simple and low-risk. Only 36% of quishing scams are accurately identified and reported, as security experts note QR codes were designed for convenience rather than security, making them an attractive target as traditional phishing defenses improve.
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
TARCOG is hosting a free Fraud & Scam Summit on August 20, 2025, in Athens, Alabama, to educate the community about elder fraud following reports that seniors lost nearly $5 billion to financial scams across the U.S. in 2024. The summit will cover topics including recognizing common scams, identity theft prevention, the role of caregivers in detecting fraud, and reporting procedures, with exhibitors from state programs and community organizations providing resources.
straitstimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A DBS Bank teller in Singapore prevented a woman in her 60s from losing $70,000 through a scam after noticing her nervous demeanor during a large cash withdrawal. The victim had been targeted by scammers posing as an insurance agent, police, and authorities who claimed her account was linked to criminal activity and demanded she withdraw funds for an "investigation." The teller's intervention—locking the customer's account and explaining the scam—stopped the fraud, demonstrating how staff training and attentive customer service can identify and prevent elder financial abuse.
newindianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
The Andhra Pradesh state government is prioritizing investigation of a multi-crore liquor scam from the previous YSRCP regime (2019-2024), establishing a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace money flows from distilleries to beneficiaries, including evidence of fund diversion and election financing. The SIT has already seized Rs 11 crore from a farmhouse and is continuing to identify additional locations with illicit funds, citing the scam's widespread public health impact and massive financial losses as reasons for making it the top priority over other alleged scams from the previous government.
thevibes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 54-year-old senior university lecturer in Malaysia lost RM172,170 across two separate scams: RM162,170 to a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform called "cryptoproe" he was lured into via a fake Hong Kong woman on social media, and RM10,000 (partially) to a parcel delivery scam orchestrated through an online romance. In a separate incident, a 67-year-old engineer lost RM230,000 to a fake stock market investment scheme called "Elite Group" promoted via WhatsApp, which promised unusually high returns but repeatedly requested additional payments. All cases are being investigated under Malaysia's Penal Code Section
malaysia.news.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece examines how deepfake and AI-generated scams are becoming increasingly convincing threats, particularly voice cloning scams where criminals use AI to impersonate loved ones requesting urgent financial help. Media literacy expert David Chak emphasizes that understanding the message, framing, and intent behind content is critical, and recommends verification methods like callback calls or video calls when something feels suspicious, as scams exploit emotional panic to bypass rational assessment. Schools and society must teach both critical thinking skills and responsible AI use rather than fear-based avoidance of the technology.
ainvest.com
· 2025-12-08
Steven Ware of Yonkers, New York pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft for submitting false IRS tax refund claims under a Connecticut investment executive's identity, obtaining $810,337 in unauthorized refunds through fraudulently opened bank accounts. The article also references a separate elder fraud case in which scammers collected over $200,000 from elderly victims through identity theft and wire fraud. These cases illustrate broader vulnerabilities in identity verification systems and the increasing use of stolen identities to defraud government agencies and vulnerable populations.
wvua23.com
· 2025-12-08
A mother and daughter from Alabama were sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to defrauding an elderly victim of over $500,000 between December 2020 and February 2022. While working as in-home caretakers with access to the victim's financial information, Mykia L. Henderson (32) and Cynthia H. Mixon (50) created fraudulent payment accounts through Square and Stripe to charge the victim's credit cards, wrote unauthorized checks, and deposited stolen funds into their own accounts. Henderson received 87 months in prison and Mixon received 57 months for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
slate.com
· 2025-12-08
This article documents an investigation into "task scams," a rapidly growing fraud scheme where victims are recruited via text messages with promises of earning $50-$400 daily for minimal work like testing products or rating images online. According to the FTC, task scam reports skyrocketed from 5,000 in 2023 to 20,000 in the first six months of 2024, with reported losses exceeding $220 million in that period alone, though actual losses are believed to be significantly higher since most victims never report the fraud. These scams typically seek personal information or money from victims through fake checks, gift card purchases, or other schemes, despite appearing to offer legitimate remote work
the420.in
· 2025-12-08
A 79-year-old woman in Mumbai lost ₹21 lakh (approximately $25,000 USD) between April and July after being lured by a social media puzzle game advertisement that promised a ₹10 crore prize, with scammers repeatedly demanding various fees under false pretenses before ultimately disappearing. The victim made multiple transfers after receiving fake documents and government clearances, only to be informed the game was discontinued and the prize would not be transferred. Mumbai Police's cyber cell has registered a case under the Information Technology Act and are investigating the digital trail of bank accounts and communications.
therecord.media
· 2025-12-08
The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network warned that cryptocurrency ATMs are increasingly being exploited for scams and money laundering, with the FBI receiving nearly 11,000 complaints and documenting $246.7 million in victim losses last year. The machines, found in commercial spaces like gas stations, are particularly vulnerable when operators fail to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, and scammers primarily target seniors by instructing them to deposit cash at unregistered kiosks. The Treasury urged financial institutions to monitor for suspicious patterns such as multiple below-threshold deposits and significant cash withdrawals intended for crypto ATM use.