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inews.zoombangla.com
· 2025-12-08
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kwch.com
· 2025-12-08
# Elder Fraud Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that scammers stole over $2 billion from more than 1 million seniors nationwide, prompting Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett to warn local residents about this growing threat. The fraudsters—including both domestic criminals and international networks—use sophisticated tactics to target vulnerable older Americans. If you or an elderly family member suspects fraud, contact local law enforcement immediately or call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 1-833-372-8311 to report it.
americanbazaaronline.com
· 2025-12-08
Federal authorities arrested 25-year-old Indian student Samyag Uday Doshi in Massachusetts for operating as a cash courier in an elder fraud scheme that targeted seniors across Rhode Island, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in losses. The scam involved con artists posing as federal agents who convinced elderly victims they were under investigation for money laundering, then manipulated them into withdrawing cash, making transfers, and attempting large purchases like gold bars. Seniors should be wary of unsolicited calls claiming to be from authorities demanding immediate payment or transfers, and should hang up and contact official agencies directly using verified phone numbers to confirm any such claims.
tampafp.com
· 2025-12-08
Two men from Florida and Virginia have been indicted for operating a major elder fraud scheme that stole approximately $26 million from seniors across Western Pennsylvania and beyond between January 2024 and August 2025, using deceptive emails to trick victims into sending cash or depositing funds into Bitcoin ATMs. The perpetrators, Amit Kumar Jain and Trevaughn J. Yearwood, allegedly laundered the stolen money through fake business entities and bank accounts in Virginia. Seniors should be cautious of unsolicited emails requesting money transfers, verify requests by contacting companies directly using official phone numbers, and report suspicious activity to local authorities or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
ibtimes.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
A widow in her 70s from San Jose lost nearly £1 million to a romance scam after meeting someone posing as a businessman on Facebook who convinced her to invest in a fake cryptocurrency platform; she withdrew her entire retirement savings and took out a second mortgage on her home before ChatGPT confirmed it was a scam, though by then the money had already been transferred to a Malaysian bank account. The scammer used months of emotional manipulation and false investment returns to build trust, then froze her account and demanded an additional £1 million to release her funds. To protect yourself: be extremely cautious about investment opportunities from online romantic interests, never liquidate retirement assets or borrow against your home based on unsolicited investment advice, verify investment platforms independently through official channels, and consult trusted financial advisors or AI tools like ChatGPT before making major financial decisions.
councilnews.dudley.gov.uk
· 2025-12-08
A former care home manager in Dudley, Jamiel Slaney-Summers, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for a £175,000 fraud scheme targeting a vulnerable 85-year-old resident named Rita Barnsley. Slaney-Summers forged a will naming herself as a beneficiary and stole £6,000 from the pensioner's bank account to fund a gambling addiction, with care home owners also found guilty of involvement in the fraud. The case was exposed thanks to Dudley Council trading standards officers after the victim's cousin reported the suspicious activity, and a judge praised their work in bringing one of the country's largest elder fraud convictions to court.
wglt.org
· 2025-12-07
The Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois reports a 70% increase in scam reports year-to-date (roughly 100,000 compared to 58,000 last year), with seniors age 65 and older being the hardest hit, experiencing median losses of over $6,000 from romance/friendship scams and sometimes losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. To address this rise, BBB leader Jessica Tharp is launching the Senior Scam Stop 2025 education series to combat the stigma around victimization and empower seniors with knowledge about common scams (including romance plots, grandparent scams, and Medicare fraud) and protective strategies.
amac.us
· 2025-12-07
Inheritance scams deceive victims into believing a deceased relative left them money, then request payment for taxes or fees that never result in any funds being returned. A 41-year-old Nigerian man, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, pleaded guilty to defrauding over 400 elderly and vulnerable Americans of more than $6 million through personalized letters falsely claiming to be a Spanish bank representative; he and eight co-defendants received prison sentences. To protect against these scams, seniors should recognize red flags like unsolicited claims, requests for personal information or unusual payment methods, and pressure tactics, and should report suspected fraud immediately to the FTC or law enforcement.
patch.com
· 2025-12-07
The City of Temecula and Assemblymember Kate Sanchez are hosting a free "Senior Scam Symposium" on November 20 to educate older adults on identifying and preventing scams, including internet fraud, phishing, identity theft, and fraudulent phone calls. The event will feature keynote speakers from law enforcement, the FBI, and county officials who will discuss scam prevention strategies, legislative updates, and available resources to protect seniors and their families.
cnn.com
· 2025-12-07
Crypto ATM machines at convenience stores across the U.S. have become primary tools for scammers targeting Americans, particularly seniors, who are tricked into depositing cash to resolve fabricated legal or financial emergencies. In one Arizona location alone, at least a dozen victims lost $118,000 in a year, including four people defrauded of a combined $54,000 in just four days. The crypto ATM companies profit significantly from these frauds through 20-30% markups on cryptocurrency transactions while largely failing to implement fraud-prevention measures, refusing victim refunds, and lobbying against protective legislation—with the FBI reporting Americans lost approximately $240 million to such scams in
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-07
A 76-year-old man from Kolkata was defrauded of Rs 57.2 lakh by scammers who posed as senior government officials using fake social media profiles and specialized apps, employing a combination of investment and digital arrest scams with forged documents. The fraudsters threatened the victim when he discovered the deception, and police initiated an investigation with cyber cell assistance to trace the perpetrators and recover the funds. The incident highlights how elderly individuals' unfamiliarity with digital platforms, trust in authority figures, and emotional vulnerabilities make them particularly susceptible to such targeted fraud schemes.
stories.td.com
· 2025-12-07
Shruti Kaushik, a Senior Manager on TD Bank's cybercrime team, leads efforts to detect and shut down phishing, smishing, and vishing scams that fraudsters use to steal sensitive information from customers. The article highlights how cybercrimes are becoming increasingly automated and sophisticated, with particular concerns around fake text messages and spoofed calls, and emphasizes that customers should avoid acting on urgent requests and ignore suspicious communications rather than engaging with them.
jocoreport.com
· 2025-12-07
A 61-year-old woman in Johnston County lost $15,000 after receiving a phone call from someone impersonating a Wells Fargo employee who convinced her that fraudulent activity was occurring on her account. Following the scammer's instructions, she withdrew the cash and handed it to an unidentified man in a Toyota Prius in a Dollar General parking lot, believing she was assisting with a bank investigation. The sheriff's office is investigating the incident and reminds residents that legitimate financial institutions never request cash withdrawals or in-person handoffs for investigative purposes.
switzer.com.au
· 2025-12-07
In 2024, Australians lost over A$2.03 billion to scams across 494,732 reported cases, with most enabled by technology through online or phone contact. Scammers exploit universal psychological principles—including need, greed, authority, distraction, and social proof—that are similar to legitimate persuasion techniques used in advertising and marketing, making everyone vulnerable regardless of expertise or background. Understanding these manipulation tactics can help people recognize and resist scams by questioning whether they're being rushed, whether claims seem too good to be true, and whether the request matches legitimate practices.
cbsnews.com
· 2025-12-07
The FBI is warning about a surge in AI-enabled scams that have drained over $1 billion from seniors' retirement accounts, with fraudsters using artificial intelligence to impersonate loved ones or financial institutions via phone calls and emails. While seniors are primary targets due to having more cash available, experts note that 73% of Americans may face fraud attempts, and recommend protection strategies including regular password changes, avoiding sharing personal information over the phone, verifying requests through third parties, and being wary of pressure to act quickly or deals that seem too good to be true.
theguardian.com
· 2025-12-07
A Chinese court recently sentenced 11 people to death for operating an illegal scam network along the Myanmar border, but experts warn this represents only a fraction of a multibillion-dollar "pig-butchering" fraud industry spanning Southeast Asia and beyond. The schemes victimize two groups: those defrauded by romance or business scammers, and trafficked workers forced to perpetrate crimes in prison-like compounds under threat, torture, and modern slavery conditions. An estimated 220,000 people have been trafficked into online scam centers in Myanmar and Cambodia alone, with operations now identified in Serbia, Peru, Pakistan, and Africa, exploiting deepfake technology and evading enforcement through corrupt
prepbaseballreport.com
· 2025-12-07
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longislandpress.com
· 2025-12-07
Two men were arrested in connection with an elder fraud scheme in East Rockaway on October 6, 2025, in which a 74-year-old woman was deceived by a fake computer warning message and withdrew $117,000 that she handed over to accomplices. Jinqin Jiang, 46, and Chengxiang Jiang, 40, were charged with grand larceny and related offenses; the latter was also linked to a prior August scam targeting a 78-year-old man for approximately $78,000. Both men were found to be in the country illegally and were transferred to ICE custody for removal proceedings.
magazinepragma.com
· 2025-12-07
This article is not relevant to the Elderus elder fraud research database. It is a sports commentary about AC Milan's progress in the Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) competition, using metaphorical language about redemption and divine intervention. It contains no information about scams, fraud, elder abuse, or any form of criminal activity targeting seniors or vulnerable populations.
betanews.com
· 2025-12-07
In 2024, cybercrime complaints to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reached 859,532 with reported losses of $16.6 billion—a 51-fold increase in complaints and 2,400-fold increase in losses since 2000. Seniors were disproportionately affected, filing 147,127 complaints and losing $4.8 billion, while investment scams caused the highest financial losses at $6.6 billion despite phishing generating more complaints overall. Corporations have faced even larger aggregate losses exceeding $128 billion from major incidents over the past 37 years, with ransomware attacks causing the greatest corporate damage at over $6
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-07
Scammers in Jessamine County, Kentucky impersonated law enforcement to target elderly residents by claiming they owed debts, had outstanding warrants, or needed to report for jury duty, with the goal of extracting money from victims. The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office warned that legitimate law enforcement agencies will never contact citizens about warrants or request payment by phone. Multiple arrests related to similar impersonation scams have been made across Kentucky in recent years.
click2houston.com
· 2025-12-07
Multiple viewers reported receiving Medicare mail addressed to other people, raising identity theft concerns during the annual Medicare open enrollment period (October 15-December 7), when scams typically increase. The Better Business Bureau's Texas Senior Medicare Patrol recommends not opening misaddressed mail, contacting Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE to verify personal information, and monitoring accounts for unauthorized charges, as mail mix-ups may indicate identity theft or other fraudulent activity such as unauthorized medical equipment charges or impersonation calls.
crawfordcountynow.com
· 2025-12-07
First Federal Community Bank is promoting cybersecurity awareness during October, warning the public about the "I-shing family" of digital scams—phishing (fake emails), smishing (text messages), and vishing (phone calls)—which use artificial urgency to trick victims into sharing personal data. The bank emphasizes that legitimate companies do not pressure customers and is providing resources including printable guides and weekly online safety tips covering passwords, multi-factor authentication, device security, and protection for seniors and children.
thesenior.com.au
· 2025-12-07
Qantas was among dozens of companies affected by a Salesforce cyberattack in October 2025, where hackers exposed passenger information on the dark web after a ransom was not paid. Affected customers are at risk of spear-phishing attacks, account fraud, and identity theft, with experts warning that criminals may use the exposed data months later to file fraudulent loans or impersonate banks and government agencies. Protection measures include enabling multi-factor authentication, updating passwords, monitoring financial statements, placing credit suspensions, and ignoring requests to download leaked files, which may contain malware.
1380kcim.com
· 2025-12-07
The Iowa Insurance Division is warning Medicare beneficiaries about scams during the 2026 open enrollment period (October 15–December 7), which scammers exploit to steal personal information and fraudulently enroll individuals in new plans. Common schemes include unsolicited calls and texts requesting Medicare numbers or personal data, with Medicare fraud costing an estimated $100 billion annually. Free assistance is available through certified SHIIP counselors across Iowa to help beneficiaries safely navigate enrollment decisions.
news5cleveland.com
· 2025-12-07
Online and text message scams are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with seniors being disproportionately targeted. Common scams include pop-up warnings that trick users into downloading viruses and calling fake tech support numbers, as well as text messages falsely claiming users owe money, offering jobs, or demanding toll payments. Experts recommend avoiding clicking links, refusing to share personal information, and using strong, unique passwords to protect against these evolving threats.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-07
AARP Wisconsin's Senior Program Specialist Courtney Anclam discusses the prevalence of scams targeting elderly individuals and strategies to protect seniors from fraud. The segment highlights that elderly people are frequent targets of scammers and emphasizes AARP's efforts to address and prevent elder fraud.
wjla.com
· 2025-12-07
An 82-year-old in Northern Virginia nearly lost over $20,000 to a fake lawyer scam in October, where a caller claimed the victim's son needed legal representation and used emotional manipulation (including recorded crying) to pressure payment. Quick intervention by a family member and coordinated law enforcement stopped the fraud; investigators identified the scammer as Yordanys Rodriguez, 33, of New York, who used the name of a deceased attorney and was arrested in Pennsylvania on charges of conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretenses, and was also found to be impersonating a law enforcement officer.
earth.com
· 2025-12-07
Gabriel Aguilar, a University of Texas at Arlington professor, was nearly victimized by a fake job offer scam involving a fraudulent check years ago; this experience inspired his current research on how artificial intelligence tools like chatbots, deepfakes, and voice clones are making scams more convincing, particularly targeting Latino communities who face obstacles including limited digital access and financial stress. Aguilar's published study and teaching methods focus on educating students to recognize AI-powered manipulation tactics—including fake job listings, impersonated government websites, and voice cloning—by teaching them to identify tone, rhythm, and context in deceptive messages. He emphasizes that AI did not revolutionize
atholdailynews.com
· 2025-12-07
Between 2023 and May 2025, the FBI's Boston Division documented 103 courier-based fraud schemes targeting elderly residents, resulting in over $26 million in losses, with 59 Massachusetts victims losing $18.6 million combined—98% of losses reported by people over 60. The scams typically involved impersonation (grandparent, government, or tech support) to convince victims to either transfer funds to fake government accounts or hand cash and gold bars to couriers; nationally, the FBI documented 1,737 similar instances totaling approximately $186.2 million in losses. The FBI advises the public to discuss these schemes with elderly relatives and warns that the government
yourvalley.net
· 2025-12-07
Sun City Home Owners Association partnered with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office to host a Safety and Fraud Town Hall event featuring county officials who discussed how residents can identify and protect themselves from scams. County Attorney Rachel Mitchell emphasized that while scammers target all demographics, older adults are particularly vulnerable due to less familiarity with technology, making them easier targets for fraud.
aol.com
· 2025-12-07
Cybersecurity professionals are warning of an increase in scams targeting seniors, particularly pop-up and text message schemes that steal money and compromise victims' devices. The alert highlights the growing threat these digital scams pose to older adults' financial security and personal device safety.
abc6onyourside.com
· 2025-12-07
An 82-year-old in Northern Virginia was nearly scammed out of over $20,000 by a fraudster posing as a lawyer claiming to represent their son in a criminal case, complete with a crying man in the background for authenticity. The victim's family intervened before money was lost, and law enforcement coordinated a fake cash pickup that led to the arrest of Yordanys Rodriguez, 33, of the Bronx, who was found to be impersonating a law enforcement officer and is now facing charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and obtaining money by false pretenses.
dailyinterlake.com
· 2025-12-07
A free two-hour educational seminar titled "Scam Smart: Protecting Seniors from the Newest Scams" is scheduled for October 21 in Kalispell, Montana, hosted by state officials and community organizations to help older adults recognize and prevent fraud. The program will cover emerging scams including AI-generated calls, text phishing, cryptocurrency schemes, and investment fraud, providing practical strategies to protect personal information and finances. Seniors, caregivers, and community members are invited to attend free of charge, with advance registration required due to limited space.
techcrunch.com
· 2025-12-07
ZoraSafe, a startup founded by sisters Catherine Karow and Ellie Karow King, is developing a mobile app designed to protect older adults from scams and fraud while teaching cybersecurity through gamified learning. The app, launching within a month at $12.99/month, will feature QR code scanning for malware, SMS/email verification, community threat sharing, and future AI-powered detection of scam and deepfake calls with educational follow-up explanations. The company prioritizes privacy with 85% on-device processing and plans to expand to children, schools, and multiple languages.
cnhi.com
· 2025-12-07
Older adults aged 60-plus lost $3.4 billion globally to financial scammers in 2023, with fraudsters targeting this population because they believe older adults have substantial savings and are less likely to report crimes. The article describes five common scams targeting seniors: grandparent scams (emotional manipulation using impersonation), financial services scams (impersonating banks or debt collectors), tech support scams (the most frequently reported type), government impersonation scams (IRS/Social Security threats), and romance scams, all of which exploit trust, fear, or emotion to extract money or personal information.
m.economictimes.com
· 2025-12-07
Scammers are sending fake letters with forged U.S. Supreme Court letterhead to Social Security recipients, impersonating government officials and falsely claiming recipients are involved in criminal proceedings to coerce them into providing personal information and money. The letters, often followed by text messages and phone calls, threaten to freeze bank accounts and warn against holding more than $10,000 in savings. Seniors should disregard such communications, report them to authorities, and verify any Social Security-related claims through official channels or trusted contacts.
states.aarp.org
· 2025-12-07
On October 16, 2025, AARP Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition hosted a Scam Jam educational event at UW-Green Bay to inform attendees about current fraud schemes and connect them with anti-fraud professionals. The event featured a resource fair with multiple Wisconsin organizations dedicated to combating elder fraud, including AARP's Fraud Watch Network, the Better Business Bureau, state consumer protection agencies, and victim support services, all providing free educational materials, complaint filing assistance, and community presentations.
townhall.com
· 2025-12-07
Tochuwku Albert Nnebocha, 43, a Nigerian national extradited from Poland, faces federal charges for operating a transnational romance/inheritance scam that defrauded American seniors over five years by falsely claiming they had won multimillion-dollar inheritances from Spain and requesting upfront fees. Victims were instructed to send money through a network of U.S.-based former victims who forwarded funds to the defendants, with none of the promised inheritances ever materialized. Nnebocha faces up to 20 years in prison; two co-conspirators have already been sentenced to 97 months each for their roles in the scheme.
townhall.com
· 2025-12-07
Tochuwku Albert Nnebocha, a 43-year-old Nigerian national extradited from Poland, faces federal charges for operating a transnational inheritance scam that defrauded American seniors over five years. The scheme involved sending personalized letters claiming victims were entitled to multimillion-dollar inheritances from deceased Spanish relatives, then requesting upfront fees for delivery and taxes; victims sent money through a network of U.S.-based accomplices but never received the promised funds. Nnebocha faces up to 20 years in prison, and two co-defendants have already been sentenced to approximately 8 years each.
lockportjournal.com
· 2025-12-07
Older adults aged 60 and above lost $3.4 billion worldwide to financial scammers in 2023. Fraudsters target this population believing they have substantial savings, though low-income seniors are also vulnerable due to embarrassment about reporting crimes. Common scams include grandparent schemes (exploiting emotions to demand urgent money), financial services fraud (impersonating banks or agencies to steal personal information), tech support scams (freezing devices and demanding payment), and government impersonation scams (threatening arrest or benefit cuts).
themirror.com
· 2025-12-07
Social Security Administration officials warned of a scam targeting seniors that uses forged letters with fake U.S. Supreme Court letterhead claiming recipients are subjects of legal proceedings and have had their Social Security numbers compromised. The scam solicits personal information and money by falsely claiming the Supreme Court has frozen the recipient's assets and imposed limits on bank balances and investments. The OIG advised seniors to disregard such communications, verify information with others before responding, and report suspicious letters, texts, and calls to ssa.gov/scam.
gloucestershirelive.co.uk
· 2025-12-07
Three elderly residents in Gloucestershire, including a 78-year-old, fell victim to a police impersonation scam where fraudsters claimed their bank accounts had been compromised and needed investigation, then instructed victims to purchase foreign currency and hand over their bank cards and cash to fake "police couriers" at their homes. Gloucestershire Police issued a warning about the telephone scam targeting residents in Stroud, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury, advising victims to report incidents to Action Fraud and urging community members to alert vulnerable relatives and neighbors.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-07
An 80-year-old resident of Kolkata lost Rs 33 lakh over two weeks in a digital arrest fraud scheme where three individuals impersonated CBI officers and convinced him he was "digitally arrested," causing him to transfer funds via RTGS out of fear of legal consequences. Police recovered Rs 8 lakh and are continuing investigations under multiple BNS sections, with authorities emphasizing that elderly people are particularly vulnerable to such scams due to limited digital literacy, trust in authority figures, and social isolation.
romesentinel.com
· 2025-12-07
Jervis Public Library in Rome hosted a free educational presentation by John H. Hobika, Jr. of Berkshire Bank on October 21 to inform seniors about financial fraud and scams. The presentation covered common fraud schemes, victim resources, and included a question-and-answer session.
reddit.com
· 2025-12-07
Hugo Sanchez, a Toronto man in his 40s, lost $80,000 to a romance scam after meeting a woman named "Lina" on social media following his separation. The scammer convinced him to invest in cryptocurrency, falsely promising he would triple his money. Advocates from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons are calling for stricter criminal penalties and mandatory fraud prevention measures at banks and telecoms, noting that romance scams have cost 778 Canadians over $54.6 million so far this year.
aol.com
· 2025-12-07
Internet scams have evolved from crude 1990s email cons like Nigerian prince schemes to sophisticated AI-powered deepfakes that can convincingly impersonate voices and faces, with phishing attacks emerging in the early 2000s as online banking adoption grew. Despite technological advances making fraud more convincing and difficult to detect, successful scams continue to rely on exploiting fundamental human emotions—greed, fear, compassion, and loneliness—through predictable psychological manipulation patterns that create urgency and isolate victims from support systems. Understanding how scam tactics have evolved reveals that technological complexity often masks simple psychological manipulation, and recognizing consistent underlying patterns can help potential victims identify manipulation attempts regardless of delivery method.
gazettenet.com
· 2025-12-07
Multiple South Hadley residents lost thousands of dollars to cryptocurrency ATM scams, including one business employee who was tricked into depositing $11,000 and another resident who lost $48,000, with authorities unable to recover the funds due to the irreversible and untraceable nature of cryptocurrency transactions. The scams have surged nationally, with the FBI receiving approximately 11,000 complaints in 2024 involving crypto kiosks, resulting in $247 million in combined losses—a 99% increase in complaints from 2023. South Hadley Police Chief Jennifer Gundersen is proposing a town ordinance banning cryptocurrency ATMs, similar to measures in W
newsweek.com
· 2025-12-07
The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued an alert about a government imposter scam using forged Supreme Court letterhead and signatures of justices John Roberts and Sonia Sotomayor to target seniors receiving retirement benefits. The fraudulent letters falsely claim recipients are suspects in criminal proceedings, allege identity theft of their Social Security numbers, and pressure victims to send money and share personal information under threat of frozen assets and account balance restrictions. Victims are advised to ignore the communications, report them to the FTC or SSA OIG, and take immediate steps to freeze accounts and monitor credit if they have already provided information or funds.
liherald.com
· 2025-12-07
A 74-year-old woman in East Rockaway lost $117,000 in an elder scam after receiving a fake computer security warning that instructed her to withdraw funds to "protect" her money; she handed the cash to unknown men between October 1-3 before realizing the fraud on October 6. Police arrested Brooklyn resident Jinqin Jiang, 46, and charged him with attempted grand larceny in the third degree and resisting arrest, though he was subsequently taken into custody by ICE for illegal immigration status.