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inquisitr.com
· 2025-12-08
A 52-year-old Texas man, Paul Schendel, lost over $6,000 to a sophisticated bank impersonation scam involving call spoofing and an in-person card collection scheme, and died of a heart attack the following day after learning of the fraud. The scam began with a caller impersonating his bank, followed by a woman posing as Wells Fargo security who collected his debit card at his home; the bank confirmed they do not initiate contact via phone and could not reimburse him. Similar scams targeting victims through fraudulent bank employee impersonation have increased dramatically, with other victims like Scott Merovitch losing $20,000
wlos.com
· 2025-12-08
North Carolina officials including Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall launched a statewide initiative with AARP and local partners to prevent cryptocurrency ATM scams, after reports of victims losing their life savings. The scams typically target older adults by establishing emotional connections and directing victims to transfer money from their bank accounts to cryptocurrency ATMs, which scammers then convert to cash and steal. The campaign aims to educate the public on warning signs, such as pressure to withdraw cash immediately or claims that government officials require crypto payments, and provides resources through 211 for residents to report suspicious activity and connect with law enforcement.
theguardian.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2015, Michael and Jan Reed, owners of an accident repair center in County Durham, discovered their customers' personal data was being illegally harvested when three regular clients revealed they had all received cold calls from accident claims companies with detailed information about their accidents. After a decade-long investigation, eight men were convicted in 2024 for operating one of the UK's largest nuisance call schemes, having hacked into approximately one million records from hundreds of accident repair garages between 2014 and 2017 and sold the stolen data to claims management firms. The Reeds' persistence in investigating the source of these calls ultimately led to exposing the conspiracy and bringing the perpetrators
abc7ny.com
· 2025-12-08
A 68-year-old woman on Long Island was defrauded of $62,000 by a fortune teller who initially charged her $20,000 for services, then instructed her to withdraw an additional $42,000 from a bank. Nassau County Police arrested Hemanth Kumar Muneppa, 33, of Queens, who was charged with third-degree grand larceny, attempted grand larceny, and fortune telling violations after the victim was alerted to the scam and called police.
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
An Eastern Oregon woman lost $600,000 (nearly her entire life savings) to scammers impersonating federal agents who convinced her that her financial accounts were at risk and instructed her to purchase gold bars for "safekeeping." Her sister's call to the Oregon Department of Justice Consumer Protection Hotline enabled law enforcement to intervene and prevent an additional $300,000 from being transferred before the final transaction could occur.
lasvegassun.com
· 2025-12-08
This opinion piece advocates for the bipartisan TRAPS Act (Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams) to combat the surge in digital fraud, which cost Americans $12.5 billion in losses across 2.6 million fraud reports last year—a 25% increase from the previous year. The author, a former law enforcement executive, argues that payment scams disproportionately target older adults through romance schemes, fake investments, and AI-generated impersonation calls, and that the current fragmented approach leaves victims bouncing between agencies without effective coordination. The proposed legislation would unite the Treasury Department, FTC, Justice Department, FCC, and financial industry leaders
straitstimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 65-year-old man in Singapore was scammed into withdrawing $52,700 from his savings and purchasing gold bars, which he handed to a stranger at an MRT station after being deceived by callers impersonating financial services and Monetary Authority of Singapore officials who claimed his identity had been misused in a money laundering investigation. This represents a new variant of government impersonation scams where victims are asked to provide physical cash or gold bars rather than wire transfers, using authority figures and fabricated urgency to manipulate victims into compliance. Notably, the victim made a police report immediately upon learning of the scam, and the perpetrator was apprehended at the border the next
newsmeter.in
· 2025-12-08
Digital arrest scams in Hyderabad decreased by over 75% in the first half of 2025 (34 cases) compared to the same period in 2024 (140 cases), attributed to increased public awareness efforts. Senior citizens aged 60-80, particularly retired professionals with children abroad, remain primary targets of these scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officers and coerce victims to liquidate assets through psychological manipulation and threats of arrest. Recent cases included an 84-year-old man defrauded of Rs 44 lakh and a 69-year-old woman defrauded of Rs 38.7 lakh, with police adv
wboc.com
· 2025-12-08
The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office warned of a spike in scam calls where impersonators claiming to be deputies use the department's official number to tell victims they have outstanding warrants or missed court dates, then demand payment via gift cards or digital payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle. Authorities emphasized that the sheriff's office never calls to demand payment for legal matters and urged residents to hang up, avoid sharing personal information, and report suspicious calls to local law enforcement.
forbes.com
· 2025-12-08
Michael Shannon Sims and Juan Carlos Reynoso were charged with wire fraud and money laundering for operating OmegaPro, a fraudulent forex trading platform that defrauded investors of over $650 million between 2019 and 2023. The scheme operated as a Ponzi scheme with pyramid scheme elements, using lavish promotional events and social media displays of wealth to lure victims with promises of up to 300% returns, while no actual trading occurred and the defendants used stolen funds for personal expenses. The scam eventually collapsed in 2023 when victims were told their accounts had been "hacked" and were directed to a non-existent successor platform, leaving them unable
koco.com
· 2025-12-08
Multiple scams are currently targeting Oklahomans, including fake bank fraud calls where scammers impersonate financial institutions to obtain personal information and conduct unauthorized wire transfers, as well as grandparent scams where callers impersonate relatives claiming to be in emergencies. To protect themselves, Oklahomans are advised to hang up on unsolicited calls, avoid sharing personal information like passwords or account numbers, independently verify emergencies by directly contacting the person or institution involved, and report suspected scams to police, banks, and the state attorney general's office.
northfortynews.com
· 2025-12-08
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office issued a public alert about a surge in fraud targeting Northern Colorado residents, particularly seniors and small business owners, including romance scams, bank impersonation, fake government texts (DMV, law enforcement), and business invoice schemes that pressure victims to pay via Bitcoin, gift cards, or money apps. Common red flags include unsolicited requests for personal information, urgent threats, and payment demands via untraceable methods, with victims urged to verify requests directly with official sources and report fraud to law enforcement and agencies like the FTC and IdentityTheft.gov.
indianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
A seminar in Chandigarh organized by the Second Inning Association addressed the growing threat of digital fraud targeting senior citizens, with officials from Chandigarh Police, the Reserve Bank of India, and Bombay Stock Exchange highlighting that cybercriminals exploit ignorance, fear, and greed through phishing scams, fake investment offers, and fraudulent calls—even affecting highly educated and retired professionals. The experts recommended that financial institutions increase cyber safety education for elderly clients, staff train to detect suspicious activity, victims report crimes immediately to police (dial 112) or the cybercrime helpline (1930), and individuals practice "digital isolation" by verifying messages before responding. In one
indianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
A seminar in Chandigarh organized by the Second Inning Association highlighted digital fraud as an escalating threat to senior citizens, with police, Reserve Bank of India, and Bombay Stock Exchange officials warning that cybercriminals use psychological manipulation, fake rewards, and impersonation to target vulnerable elderly individuals—even highly educated retirees and former bureaucrats. Experts emphasized that victims should immediately report crimes to police (dial 112) or the cybercrime helpline (1930), practice "digital isolation" by verifying messages before responding, and that financial institutions must enhance staff training and client education on cyber safety. In Chandigarh alone, cybercrimes
panewslab.com
· 2025-12-08
A cryptocurrency investment scam originating from mainland China spread to Hong Kong in 2025, affecting at least 118 victims aged 33-80 who lost approximately HK$3.2 million through a fraudulent platform called "DGCX Xinkangjia." Hong Kong police arrested four local suspects in July 2025 for organizing promotional dinners that recruited victims and collected HK$3.89 million, though most funds remain unrecovered as the fake trading platform never invested the money and used funds to maintain operations and process other victims' withdrawals. The use of USDT stablecoin for transactions has complicated investigation, fund recovery, and victim compensation efforts.
gbnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Television personality Ore Oduba, a former Strictly Come Dancing champion and host of BBC's Claimed and Shamed fraud awareness program, fell victim to an elaborate online scam in which fraudsters impersonated self-help expert Mel Robbins using AI-generated correspondence. After publicly endorsing Robbins on ITV's Loose Women, Oduba received fake emails from a Gmail account posing as Robbins' podcast team, which he initially believed before noticing red flags like misspelled email addresses and inconsistencies that he confirmed with Robbins' official PR team. Oduba publicly shared his experience in an emotional video to raise awareness about how scams can deceive
people.com
· 2025-12-08
Sharon Brightwell of Florida lost $15,000 to scammers who used AI-cloned audio of her daughter's voice in a fake emergency scheme. On July 9, Brightwell received a call mimicking her daughter's number where she heard AI-generated crying claiming a car crash occurred; a fake attorney then demanded $15,000 bail, which she paid, and scammers attempted to extort an additional $30,000 by claiming the daughter had caused a miscarriage. The daughter's son intervened and confirmed via a three-way call that she was safe at work, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case.
news.trendmicro.com
· 2025-12-08
Toll road scams have proliferated across the US over the last 18 months, with fraudsters sending phishing emails and text messages impersonating legitimate toll agencies like E-ZPass and FasTrak to trick drivers into paying fake fees through fraudulent websites that harvest personal and financial information. These schemes exploit urgency and fear of fines to prompt immediate action, and victims' compromised data may be used for identity theft or sold on the dark web. The best defense is to avoid clicking unsolicited links, verify toll charges through official channels, and report suspicious messages to authorities.
jdsupra.com
· 2025-12-08
Banking phone scams are increasing in sophistication, with criminals impersonating bank representatives and even FBI agents to steal sensitive information and money from victims, resulting in millions of dollars lost in 2024 according to FBI and FTC data. The article provides protective practices including never sharing personal information or MFA codes, letting unknown calls go to voicemail, contacting your bank directly using verified numbers, and monitoring accounts for unauthorized activity. Victims should immediately contact their bank, report fraud to law enforcement and the FTC, change passwords, and enable multi-factor authentication.
cbsnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Yes, scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leveraging artificial intelligence to create convincing text messages and scam schemes that exploit financial hardship and emotional vulnerabilities. One Baltimore resident lost over $230 after being lured by a fake work-from-home opportunity that initially paid small amounts before demanding Bitcoin transfers, illustrating how modern scams use gradual trust-building tactics. In 2024, over $1 trillion was lost globally to fraud, with U.S. losses from scam texts alone jumping from $86 million in 2020 to $470 million by 2024, prompting experts to urge greater vigilance as AI technology enables scammers to eliminate traditional re
wfmynews2.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are using text messages impersonating coworkers or acquaintances with personalized details to trick recipients into responding, which can lead to requests for money, sensitive information, or confirmation that a phone number is active for future scams. The FBI warns that while traditional scams focused on stealing money, newer variants increasingly target personal information. To protect yourself, ignore unsolicited texts from unfamiliar numbers, delete the message, and block the sender.
wral.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers targeted a news station twice using spoofed caller IDs displaying "Verizon Agent" to impersonate legitimate company representatives and claim fraudulent iPhone charges on the victim's account. The scam was notable for explicitly stating no personal information would be requested—an unusual tactic that makes the fraud harder to identify using standard warning signs. Verizon confirmed the calls were fraudulent, originating from spoofed numbers, and advised consumers to verify legitimate calls through official numbers, check for verified checkmarks on caller IDs, and use call-blocking tools.
news.outsourceaccelerator.com
· 2025-12-08
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration warns that Filipino workers are being targeted by fake overseas call center job scams that actually operate as human trafficking schemes, forcing victims to impersonate romantic partners on dating apps to defraud users into cryptocurrency investments. Authorities have intercepted hundreds of Filipinos at borders and rescued victims including a 24-year-old man who was forced to work as a "love scammer" in Cambodia while facing physical intimidation from Chinese employers. The government advises citizens to verify employment opportunities through trusted sources, avoid sharing personal information early, and report suspicious job offers to authorities.
wrdw.com
· 2025-12-08
Military families lost $584 million to scams in 2024, a $100 million increase from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission, with scammers targeting service members and veterans for their stable pensions and financial assets. Common schemes include the "update your file" scam (requesting personal information via calls, texts, or emails), PCS rental fraud (fake military housing listings demanding upfront deposits), and predatory lending offers targeting military members with unusually favorable terms that hide high interest rates and fees. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service partnered with AARP to launch Operation Protect Veterans, a crime prevention program providing education on recognizing and avoiding these scams.
whbl.com
· 2025-12-08
Winnebago and Sheboygan County Sheriff offices are warning residents about two prevalent scams: romance scams involving fake online relationships that move to messaging apps and request money via Bitcoin or gift cards, and spoofed phone calls impersonating the Sheriff's office demanding payment for alleged fines or missed jury duty. Both scams exploit technology to appear legitimate while targeting victims' finances through cryptocurrency and gift card payments.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams exploit emotional vulnerability and trust, with the FTC reporting at least 70,000 cases annually resulting in approximately $1.3 billion in losses. Common tactics include catfishing (using fake profiles and personas), military impersonation scams, oil rig worker schemes, and sugar daddy/mama cons—all designed to build trust before requesting money or sensitive information from victims. The article provides educational guidance on recognizing these scam variations to help people protect themselves when online dating.
wvnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Seniors aged 60 and older face significant financial fraud threats, prompting the U.S. Department of Justice's Elder Justice Initiative to coordinate education and prevention efforts. Common scams targeting older adults include Social Security impostor scams (using caller ID spoofing to demand fund transfers to gift cards), tech support scams (requesting remote device access and fabricating charges), lottery scams (claiming foreign winnings while requesting fees), and romance scams (exploiting dating platforms to solicit money). Additional resources on these scams are available through the Justice Department's elder justice website.
wusf.org
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, elder fraud complaints increased 14% with losses totaling $3.4 billion, prompting Sen. Rick Scott and a bipartisan group of lawmakers to urge federal agencies to coordinate efforts against international scams targeting older Americans, particularly those originating from foreign criminal networks operating "scam labor camps" in Southeast Asia. The senators called for increased interagency coordination, stronger international law enforcement partnerships, and expanded public awareness campaigns, noting that over 120,000 people have been trafficked to conduct cyber fraud operations.
fox5vegas.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI has warned of a significant spike in scams targeting elderly residents across the Las Vegas Valley, with FBI officials noting the region's large retirement community makes seniors particularly vulnerable to fraud. Special Agent in Charge Rafaik Mattar emphasized that reporting scams—even small ones—is critical for identifying patterns and investigating fraudsters, while also encouraging victims to overcome embarrassment and contact authorities. The FBI recommends elders verify email addresses, avoid clicking links from unknown senders, protect personal information, and consult trusted family members or the FBI directly when uncertain about suspicious contact.
pennlive.com
· 2025-12-08
This is an educational/advocacy piece rather than a news report of a specific scam. The Pennsylvania Shapiro Administration highlights rising financial fraud threats including email, text, phone, and AI-generated deepfake scams targeting Pennsylvanians, and details new protections including criminal penalties for AI-generated fraud schemes and virtual currency transfer regulations. In 2024, state agencies processed 27,000 complaints and returned over $22 million to consumers, with resources available through 1-866-PACOMPLAINT or pa.gov/consumer.
dayakdaily.com
· 2025-12-08
A retired businessman in his 70s in Sibu, Sarawak lost over RM800,000 to a fake online investment scheme called "GVD Coins" after discovering it on Facebook in mid-June 2025; despite warnings from family, he made multiple transactions to the scammer's bank account and received no returns. Sarawak Police Commissioner Dato Mancha Ata warned the public to verify investment legitimacy through official sources such as Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission Malaysia, and urged recent victims to contact the National Scam Response Center at 997.
nst.com.my
· 2025-12-08
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royalexaminer.com
· 2025-12-08
**Health Insurance Scams Targeting Seniors**
The FBI has warned of a growing wave of health insurance fraud targeting older adults, typically initiated through unsolicited phone calls from individuals posing as representatives of major insurance companies who pressure victims to pay for full-year coverage upfront with promises of discounts and low costs. Red flags include offers that sound too good to be true, requests for immediate full-year payment, reluctance to provide written information, and aggressive pressure tactics—tactics that legitimate insurance agents do not employ. Seniors can protect themselves by verifying coverage with their healthcare providers, contacting their state insurance commissioner to verify licensing, carefully reviewing complete written policies, avoiding upfront payments, an
californiaglobe.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, seniors lost an average of $33,000 each to online scams as part of a $159 billion total theft from Americans, with highly coordinated criminal networks—often operating from Southeast Asia—using tactics like romance scams, phishing, and imposter calls to manipulate older adults. The Golden Years Policy Council argues this represents a public safety and national security crisis requiring coordinated government response, including establishment of an interagency taskforce, increased law enforcement funding and tools to dismantle scam networks, and a centralized victim reporting system to track the problem's true scale.
thenightly.com.au
· 2025-12-08
A Florida mother, Sharon Brightwell, lost $23,000 in July after scammers used AI voice cloning technology to impersonate her daughter, claiming she had been in a car accident and needed bail money. The scammers obtained audio from the daughter's social media to replicate her voice convincingly, and later attempted to extort an additional $46,000 by claiming an unborn child had died in the accident. The fraud was discovered when the daughter's grandson arranged a phone call that revealed the daughter had been safe the entire time, and the family reported the case to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
jocoreport.com
· 2025-12-08
A 67-year-old Johnston County woman lost $40,000 in a phishing scam after receiving a fraudulent PayPal email directing her to call a number. The scammer, claiming to be "Mike Allen," convinced her to transfer funds via Bitcoin to "protect" her account from being hacked. The victim later discovered the money had been stolen by the fraudsters.
oregonlive.com
· 2025-12-08
An Eastern Oregon woman in her 60s lost $600,000—most of her life savings—to scammers who impersonated federal agents and instructed her to buy gold bars and transfer ownership to them for "safekeeping." Authorities intervened after her sister called the state consumer protection hotline and were able to prevent an additional $300,000 in gold bars from being handed over; a similar scam also targeted another eastern Oregon woman who lost $60,000 in silver bars. Oregon officials warn that legitimate government agencies, banks, and tech companies never ask people to purchase precious metals or transfer ownership, and urge the public to hang up on such callers and report suspicious contacts to authorities.
local10.com
· 2025-12-08
The Broward Sheriff's Office warned of a rising bank impersonation scam in which callers posing as fraud investigators trick victims into withdrawing cash or surrendering debit cards and PINs. In recent months, the Pompano Beach District received over a dozen complaints with losses totaling thousands of dollars—including one victim who lost $15,000 and another couple who suffered over $9,000 in fraudulent charges after handing over their cards. Authorities emphasized that legitimate banks never request customers to withdraw money via ride-share services or surrender debit cards to third parties, and urged residents to hang up on suspicious calls and contact their banks directly using official numbers.
wrdw.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI warned South Carolina residents of a rising government impersonation scam in which criminals spoof FBI phone numbers, including the Columbia field office's main line, and threaten victims with arrest or prosecution for missed jury duty or warrants to extort money or personal information. Scammers use follow-up calls to pressure victims into withdrawing cash and converting it to cryptocurrency at kiosks to avoid fines. The FBI advises never providing personal information to unknown callers, refusing all payment requests via gift cards or cryptocurrency, and independently verifying any calls by hanging up and contacting the local field office directly.
12news.com
· 2025-12-08
A man in Peoria was defrauded of his life savings ($27,000) after receiving a fraudulent text claiming to be from Bank of America, which prompted him to call a scammer posing as bank security. The scammer instructed him to withdraw cash and deposit it through a fraudulent Apple Wallet card linked to an ATM, exploiting a novel social engineering technique. Detective Michael Finney of the Peoria Police Department's financial crimes unit recovered approximately 90% of the funds within five months through swift action, taking advantage of the critical 72-hour window for fund recovery in fraud cases.
capecodtimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A texting scam impersonating the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has resurfaced with an updated message, asking recipients for payments or personal information. The scam, known as "smishing," originally began in early June across multiple states and was updated again in mid-July 2025. Massachusetts officials are warning residents to be cautious of unsolicited RMV text messages requesting money or personal data.
fox29.com
· 2025-12-08
A King of Prussia woman lost $6,430 in a jury duty scam after receiving a call from someone impersonating the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, who threatened her with arrest and kept her on the phone for nearly three hours while directing her to wire money. The scammers spoofed legitimate county phone numbers and used official badge numbers and the sheriff's name to create false urgency, with the victim reporting she nearly realized the deception multiple times but was intimidated into completing the transaction. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed this is a recurring scam affecting multiple victims, with at least one person losing $25,000.
extension.msstate.edu
· 2025-12-08
This educational guide identifies five common warning signs of scams that target people across all age groups through various channels including email, phone calls, texts, social media, and mail. Key red flags include: scammers impersonating trusted figures or organizations (using spoofed caller ID and AI voice cloning), creating false problems or urgent situations, requesting account access or passwords, demanding immediate action under threat, and insisting on specific payment methods like wire transfers or gift cards. The article emphasizes that anyone can be victimized by increasingly sophisticated scams and recommends consulting the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for additional protection resources.
afp.gov.au
· 2025-12-08
Australian authorities are cracking down on money mules who rent or sell their bank accounts to criminals for $200-$500, with the AFP and Australian Banking Association warning that this activity enables money laundering and supports organized crime. Criminals recruit mules through employment scams, romance scams, and threats, routing illicit funds through legitimate bank accounts to obscure their origin; in one case, a Sydney woman was imprisoned in April 2025 for renting 10 accounts used to launder $3.8 million. Renting or selling bank accounts is illegal and can carry life imprisonment charges, and account holders risk being implicated in serious crimes including drug trafficking, extortion, and terrorism financing.
kesq.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams exploit victims' emotional vulnerability, with the FTC reporting at least 70,000 cases annually resulting in approximately $1.3 billion in losses. Common types include catfishing schemes using fake profiles, military impersonation scams that justify avoiding in-person meetings, oil rig worker scams that request money for travel or medical expenses, and sugar daddy/mama schemes that solicit intimate photos for blackmail purposes. The article advises potential online daters to conduct background checks and remain vigilant about suspicious requests for money or personal information from new romantic contacts.
aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
An AARP survey of 1,888 adults age 50-plus found overwhelming bipartisan support (85-88%) for the QUIET Act, legislation designed to combat AI-generated voice robocalls and illegal spam calls that cost Americans an estimated $25 billion annually. Nearly all respondents (95%) received scam or illegal robocalls in the past year, with 84% expressing concern about scammers using artificial intelligence to generate fake voices, and 86% believing Congress should take greater action to address the problem.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
A 72-year-old California man lost $3,300 to a fake FasTrak toll text scam that deceived him into providing his debit card information; the scammer subsequently used his information to make an eBay purchase. The scam has affected thousands nationwide, with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center receiving over 2,000 complaints about road toll collection service scams, prompting warnings from AARP and the FCC that legitimate toll services never request payment via text links and often use threatening language to pressure quick action.
kesq.com
· 2025-12-08
Scams targeting older adults are increasing in sophistication and frequency, with criminals using fake phone calls, deceptive emails, and online schemes to defraud seniors. Assemblyman Greg Wallis is hosting a free "senior scam awareness seminar" on August 13 in Palm Desert to educate older adults on protection strategies, with state agencies presenting current information on evolving scam tactics, particularly those enhanced by AI technology.
wlrn.org
· 2025-12-08
A bipartisan group of senators, led by Sen. Rick Scott, urged federal agencies to intensify efforts against international scams targeting older Americans, citing $3.4 billion in losses during 2023 and a 14% increase in elder fraud complaints. The letter to the State Department, Treasury, and Secret Service highlighted that these scams often involve transnational criminal organizations operating labor camps in Southeast Asia, and called for coordinated investigations, stronger international partnerships, and expanded public awareness campaigns to dismantle foreign fraud networks.
legaltalknetwork.com
· 2025-12-08
Legal experts from LSC-funded organizations discuss how civil legal services address critical needs of aging Americans, with LSC programs assisting over 312,000 seniors age 60+ annually with issues including wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives. Seniors face particular vulnerability to scams and fraud, and these legal crises compound other challenges like housing costs and medical issues that threaten their safety, stability, and ability to age independently with dignity.