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cnbc.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scammers are increasingly exploiting job seekers by posing as recruiters on platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed, either requesting money and personal information or selling fraudulent training courses as prerequisites for employment. The FBI and FTC have issued warnings about these schemes, which often feature red flags including unsolicited job offers that seem too good to be true, vague or confidential job descriptions, lack of standard vetting procedures, and phony interviews conducted via text or video. Job seekers can protect themselves by being skeptical of unusually attractive positions they didn't apply for, verifying legitimate job descriptions, and checking companies' authentic online presence.
wyff4.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI warned the public about a sophisticated scam in which fraudsters contact victims by phone or email claiming they failed to report for jury duty and face federal arrest warrants, then demand payment via virtual currency to avoid jail time. The scammers enhance credibility by using actual names of North Carolina law enforcement officers, manipulating caller IDs to appear as government agencies, and sometimes claiming offices are closed due to COVID-19 to discourage in-person payment verification. The FBI emphasized that legitimate arrest warrants are never issued via email or text and never require immediate payment, and recommends victims verify any legal claims directly with law enforcement or courts rather than paying unsolicited demands.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
**AI-Powered Scams and Protective Measures**
This educational piece identifies two primary AI-enabled scams targeting vulnerable individuals: voice cloning of family members to solicit emergency financial assistance, and personalized phishing emails using AI-generated text customized with stolen personal data to increase credibility. The article recommends verifying suspicious communications by contacting the person through normal channels, avoiding attempts to detect fake voices, treating unknown contacts as suspicious, and remaining skeptical of personalized messages that reference recent purchases or locations.
wgal.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a growing scam targeting smart TV users, where fraudsters display pop-ups claiming device problems and requesting payment or remote access to fix them. If victims comply, scammers may install malware to steal personal information or convince them to pay fake activation fees. To protect yourself, verify any support numbers directly with the manufacturer's official website, never pay unsolicited activation fees, and refuse remote access requests.
wgal.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating apps and social media posing as military members stationed overseas, often stealing real soldiers' identities and photos to exploit people's patriotism and trust. Red flags include identical photos appearing across multiple platforms, quick requests for money sent via gift cards or cryptocurrency, and claims of investment opportunities or travel costs. Users can protect themselves by performing reverse image searches, searching names with terms like "scam" and "imposter," and being cautious of anyone requesting immediate financial assistance.
theprogressnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Pennsylvania's Shapiro Administration warns older adults during Elder Abuse Awareness Month to be cautious of predatory annuity sales practices, where agents pressure seniors into purchasing annuities that don't suit their financial needs and may lock their savings for 5-10 years with surrender charges. The state's Insurance Department recommends that seniors read contracts carefully, utilize free look periods, avoid pressure tactics, and work only with credentialed agents, while noting that since 2023 Pennsylvania has recovered over $2 million for consumers, including one case where $130,000 was returned to an older adult sold an unsuitable annuity.
straitstimes.com
· 2025-12-08
AI-powered scams targeting Malaysian hoteliers and travelers are rising, particularly through sophisticated phishing emails and fake booking schemes that exploit personal data and credit card information. Industry leaders are calling for stronger government regulation of online travel agencies (OTAs), stricter identity verification procedures, and enhanced cybersecurity measures, while noting that smaller hotel operators are more vulnerable than large international chains that have established security systems in place. Collaborative efforts between hotels, OTAs like Booking.com, and staff training on recognizing fraudulent communications are currently being used to combat these evolving threats.
news.abplive.com
· 2025-12-08
A Delhi IAS aspirant lost Rs 1.20 lakh in a "café con" dating scam where he was lured to Black Mirror Café by a woman he met on Tinder; she ordered expensive items, staged an emergency exit, and he was threatened into paying an inflated bill. The incident reveals an organized scam ring operating across major Indian cities involving dating app matches, cafés/pubs, and coordinated staff who split proceeds (15% to the woman, 45% to managers, 40% to owners), with many victims reluctant to report due to social stigma around dating app usage. Police arrested the café owner and the woman involved, uncovering similar cases
southfloridareporter.com
· 2025-12-08
In Operation First Light 2024, international police coordinated by Interpol arrested 3,950 people and seized $257 million in assets from online scammers engaged in phishing, investment fraud, fake shopping sites, and romance scams. The operation aims to disrupt transnational organized crime networks at a time when U.S. authorities report consumers lost over $10 billion to online fraud in the previous year.
thehindu.com
· 2025-12-08
A 31-year-old software engineer in Hyderabad lost ₹18 lakh (~$21,600 USD) to a parcel scam in which fraudsters impersonated FedEx and falsely claimed his Aadhaar card was used to transport illegal drugs, demanding he transfer funds for "verification" with the Ministry of Finance. A constable at the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal registered the complaint and escalated it to the victim's bank within 11 minutes, successfully blocking the entire transaction before the funds were withdrawn.
timesnownews.com
· 2025-12-08
A 62-year-old woman from Thane, Maharashtra lost Rs 1.5 crore (approximately $1.8 million USD) between April and June 2024 to a cyber fraud scheme promising high investment returns. Seven accused individuals contacted the victim via fake investment platform links and a WhatsApp group, gradually building trust before convincing her to invest Rs 1,45,35,600, after which she received no returns and reported the case to police. The incident underscores the importance of skepticism toward unrealistic investment promises, verification of secure connections, and thorough research before committing funds.
microsoft.com
· 2025-12-08
Celebrity scams use artificial intelligence tools like deepfakes and voice cloning to impersonate trusted public figures and celebrities, tricking victims into investing money, sharing personal information, or signing up for fraudulent platforms. To identify these scams, consumers should examine deepfake videos for unnatural movements, facial expressions, background distortion, and verify sources through official channels, while also recognizing red flags in voice cloning scams such as unusual speech patterns and urgent requests for personal information. These scams pose significant risks to victims' identity and finances.
live5news.com
· 2025-12-08
The Colleton County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about real estate scams in which fraudsters impersonate realtors or landlords to deceive victims. Common warning signs include requests for advance payments or credit check fees before signing contracts, pressure tactics, refusal to meet in person, unrealistic listing guarantees, and failure to request standard background checks or references. Residents are advised not to make payments for properties before meeting with the realtor or landlord in person and can report suspected scams to the sheriff's office.
sandhillsexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers' office warned nonprofits about donation refund scams targeting charitable organizations, where fraudsters posing as donors submit large fraudulent checks (often five figures or more) and then request partial refunds, causing financial losses when the original checks bounce. Similar scams occur with stolen credit cards, where scammers request refunds to different cards and the nonprofit receives chargebacks. The Attorney General recommended nonprofits educate staff about fraud recognition, verify unusual donor requests directly, research unfamiliar donors before processing refunds, and issue card refunds only to the original card used.
cxotoday.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article outlines common financial fraud tactics and prevention strategies, noting that bank frauds in India exceeded 302.5 billion rupees in fiscal year 2023. Key warning signs include unsolicited contact, pressure to act quickly, requests for personal information, unrealistic investment promises, and demands for payment via unconventional methods. The article recommends staying informed about scams, verifying identities before sharing information, using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and being cautious with app downloads to protect against fraud.
tacomaweekly.com
· 2025-12-08
Since April 2022, Washington State's DSHS has tracked a surge in EBT card scams affecting 9,000 SNAP recipients, resulting in $5.5 million in total losses with an average loss of nearly $600 per household. To address this fraud, DSHS has processed over 8,000 claims and replaced $3 million in stolen benefits, while launching a multilingual education campaign translated into 15 languages to help immigrant and refugee communities recognize scam warning signs and protect their EBT card information.
the420.in
· 2025-12-08
A 72-year-old businessman in Mumbai lost Rs 1.38 lakh to cyber fraudsters while attempting to purchase sweets online for Ganesh Chaturthi after finding a fake contact number for a sweet shop through Google search. The scammer used multiple deceptive tactics—claiming orders weren't confirmed, falsely stating transferred amounts were "codes" with no monetary value, and sending a nominal Rs 50 refund to establish credibility—eventually convincing the victim and his 74-year-old friend to transfer additional funds totaling Rs 29,875 and Rs 45,000 respectively. The Oshiwara police registered a case under the Indian Pe
dailyguidenetwork.com
· 2025-12-08
Ghanaian socialite and singer Hajia4Reall (real name Mona Faiz Montrage) was sentenced to one year and a day in a U.S. federal court on June 28, 2024, for her role in romance scams totaling over $2 million. She was arrested in the United Kingdom in November 2022 and extradited to the U.S. in May 2023, where she pleaded guilty to fraud charges that initially carried a potential five-year sentence. Her case highlights the international scope of romance scam operations and law enforcement efforts to prosecute perpetrators.
aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
Joyce, a 74-year-old Massachusetts woman, lost over $400,000 to scammers impersonating country star Vince Gill over nearly a year in 2022-2023, after she engaged with fake accounts that contacted her following a comment she posted on his Instagram page. Her daughter Jessica discovered the fraud involving romantic manipulation (the scammers posed as Gill and claimed to be her spouse) and discovered it was exacerbated by Joyce's undiagnosed cognitive decline, though experts note cognitive impairment is not required for someone to fall victim to such scams. The case highlights how celebrity impersonation scams exploit vulnerable individuals through manipulative tactics on social media
blackhillsfox.com
· 2025-12-08
Contractors scams pose a risk to homeowners undertaking home improvement projects. To protect yourself, verify how long a contractor has been in business, check online reviews, request proof of a contractor's license, and ask for referrals from previous customers before hiring. These steps help ensure your payment goes to legitimate contractors rather than fraudsters who may take deposits and disappear.
cnet.com
· 2025-12-08
Americans lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023, with scammers increasingly using sophisticated tactics to steal banking information and money. The article outlines ten common banking scams—including check fraud, phishing, fake websites, automatic withdrawal schemes, and government imposter scams—and provides protective measures such as verifying URLs directly with banks, never clicking unsolicited links, and avoiding upfront fee requests. Knowing these common strategies helps consumers recognize and avoid fraudulent schemes before criminals can access their accounts and funds.
dl-online.com
· 2025-12-08
This appears to be a police blotter or incident log rather than an article about elder fraud. However, it does contain two fraud-related incidents relevant to Elderus: A 51-year-old Detroit Lakes woman reported wiring over $100,000 to an unknown person in what family members identified as fraud, and a deceased person's credit card was fraudulently used at a Detroit Lakes residence. Both cases were reported to authorities and investigations are ongoing.
otcnet.org
· 2025-12-08
Unauthorized third-party companies are fraudulently contacting OTC event attendees and sponsors, falsely claiming to offer OTC's attendee list for sale or rent. OTC does not sell or share attendee information, and these companies have no affiliation with OTC; they are simply using publicly available attendee and exhibitor names to conduct mass spam campaigns with frequently changing email addresses to evade reporting.
liherald.com
· 2025-12-08
A 77-year-old Elmont resident lost $47,000 after receiving a pop-up prompt directing him to call a number where someone impersonating a Federal Reserve employee instructed him to withdraw cash for an alleged investigation. Following follow-up calls requesting an additional $10,000, the victim reported the scam to police, leading to the arrest of Staten Island resident Lin Qiu, 46, who was charged with grand larceny and attempted grand larceny; two other individuals involved in the initial cash pickup remain unidentified.
floridabar.org
· 2025-12-08
Rima Nathan, director of Florida State University's Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic, was recognized by AARP Florida as a "Florida Fraud Fighter" for her work combating scams and exploitation targeting older adults and low-income seniors. Under her leadership since 2022, the clinic has recovered nearly $10,000 in predatory fees from solar panel scams, obtained financial relief from unlawful landlord practices, and partnered with the Florida Attorney General's Office to hold exploitative businesses accountable while providing free legal services and educational programming to hundreds of seniors in North Florida.
ca.style.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scammers use dating apps and social media to build fake relationships and solicit money from victims, with the FTC reporting a record $547 million in losses in 2021 and $1.3 billion lost over the past five years. Scammers employ tactics including fake profiles, claims of emergencies or inability to access funds, and requests for payment via wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency, with victims 70 and older losing the highest average amounts ($9,000 median loss). The FTC advises people to avoid sending money to strangers, verify profile pictures through reverse image searches, and never send money to or take investment advice from someone they haven't met in person.
therecord.media
· 2025-12-08
International law enforcement from 61 countries conducted Operation First Light, arresting over 3,900 suspects and seizing $257 million in assets obtained through phishing, investment fraud, romance scams, and impersonation scams. The operation identified an additional 14,600 suspects, froze 6,745 bank accounts, and recovered millions for victims, including $3.7 million for an Australian impersonation scam victim and $281,200 saved for a 70-year-old targeted in a tech support scam. Police also rescued 88 youths in Namibia who were forced to conduct scams as part of international criminal networks.
gizmodo.com
· 2025-12-08
In a coordinated international operation called Operation First Light 2024 (March-May 2024), police across 61 countries arrested 3,950 people engaged in online scams including phishing, investment fraud, romance scams, and fake shopping sites, while seizing $257 million in assets and identifying 14,643 additional suspects. The operation recovered $135 million in cash and $2 million in cryptocurrency, plus $120 million in physical assets such as real estate, luxury cars, and jewelry. This global enforcement effort highlights the growing threat of online fraud, with U.S. consumers losing over $10 billion annually, including $76 million lost to
floridadaily.com
· 2025-12-08
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Senator Rick Scott warned seniors at the Villages about impersonation scams targeting older adults, where fraudsters pose as IRS or other government officials to steal personal information and money through threats and deception. The scammers pressure victims into immediate payments via gift cards, prepaid debit cards, or wire transfers by claiming fictitious tax liabilities or refunds. Officials advised consumers to recognize that the IRS never demands immediate payment through these methods, never threatens law enforcement involvement, and never requests payment without allowing disputes—and to verify IRS communications directly at 800-829-1040 rather than using caller-provided numbers.
techbullion.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS has issued a warning about escalating scams targeting seniors, who are particularly vulnerable to impersonation, phishing, spoofing, and lottery scams that exploit trust and create urgency. Common tactics include fraudsters posing as IRS agents via phone, email, or text to threaten legal action or extract personal information and money through gift cards or wire transfers. The IRS recommends seniors verify caller identity before sharing information, report suspicious activity to the IRS and FTC, and stay informed about scam tactics to protect themselves from financial exploitation.
rbcroyalbank.com
· 2025-12-08
**Grandparent/Emergency Scam**
In 2023, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported the grandparent scam caused $11.3 million in losses, making it one of the top 10 frauds by dollar loss, though actual losses are likely higher due to underreporting. The scam involves fraudsters impersonating a grandchild (often using voice-altering technology or spoofing caller IDs) claiming to be in an emergency—injured, arrested, or in trouble abroad—and urgently requesting money while instructing the senior not to tell anyone. To protect against this highly effective scam that exploits seniors' emotional vulnerability,
nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng
· 2025-12-08
Job recruitment scams targeting South Africans are increasing, with fraudsters using two primary methods: impersonating legitimate recruiters on social media platforms and posting fake job listings on job boards and social media. Red flags include unsolicited job offers with unprofessional communication, unrealistically high remote work salaries, and requests for upfront payments for background checks or application fees (which are illegal under the Employment Services Act) or sensitive personal information like ID numbers and bank details.
khaleejtimes.com
· 2025-12-08
An Indian businessman in Dubai lost over Dh1.8 million across his four businesses when five fraudulent companies purchased goods and services using post-dated cheques that subsequently bounced, with only one cheque of Dh92,979 being honored out of numerous transactions. The scam targeted multiple sectors including travel, technology supplies, and trading, with the fraudulent firms vanishing simultaneously after delivering orders for electronics, hotel bookings, and food supplies. The businessman and numerous other suppliers have filed police complaints, with additional victims reporting similar schemes including another major fraud involving Max Clove Technologies that disappeared with an estimated Dh40 million in goods.
valleytimes-news.com
· 2025-12-08
Police Chief Denise McCain and representatives from the FBI, Better Business Bureau, and other agencies presented at an East Alabama Regional Planning Commission Summit to educate seniors about fraud targeting older adults. The presentation covered common scams including jury duty imposters, tech support blackmail, grandparent scams using AI-generated voices, lottery scams, and IRS fraud, emphasizing that older adults with good savings and credit are lucrative targets who often delay reporting due to shame or uncertainty about where to report. Key prevention advice included never providing information over the phone, calling loved ones directly to verify requests, and immediately reporting blackmail to police.
wcpo.com
· 2025-12-08
Older adults in Hamilton County, Ohio lost $4 million to scammers in the past year, with 75-year-old Carol Brown receiving up to 25 scam calls daily—a problem so widespread that some seniors avoid answering their phones and miss medical appointments. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost noted that only one in 44 financial crimes against older adults gets reported, often due to seniors' fear of being institutionalized or having their competence questioned, while FBI data shows people 60 and older lost $3.4 billion nationally to scams last year. Experts recommend connecting more with isolated seniors, using phone apps to filter scam calls, and following verification steps such
businessjournaldaily.com
· 2025-12-08
People over age 64 are increasingly targeted by financial scams through social media and other channels, with the most common scams involving investments, romance, and home improvement—including door-to-door home repair schemes following storms. According to AARP, about half of American adults report being victims or targets of financial fraud, and elder financial abuse costs older Americans at least $36.5 billion annually. Warning signs include pressure to act urgently, requests for unusual payment methods (Zelle, Venmo, debit cards), and claims of free or unrealistically cheap services; victims should contact their local police, financial institutions, and report scams to the BBB.
bostonherald.com
· 2025-12-08
A 65-year-old Hingham woman lost $9,500 in a spoofed caller ID scam where a fraudster impersonated police, claimed she had failed to appear in court, and pressured her to immediately pay via Bitcoin or face arrest. The victim withdrew cash and used a Bitcoin ATM at a local grocery store to complete the transaction before realizing the scam when the caller demanded an additional $9,500. Police warn that caller IDs can be spoofed and that legitimate law enforcement will never call to threaten arrest or demand payment over the phone.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder fraud losses in the Boston FBI Division (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island) totaled $89.6 million across 2,689 victims in 2023, with national losses reaching $1.6 billion from January to May 2024—a significant increase from the prior year. The most common scams targeting seniors include tech support, romance, investment, and government impersonation schemes, with investment scams involving cryptocurrency showing a particularly sharp rise of 419% in losses between 2021-2023. The FBI emphasizes that actual losses are likely higher due to underreporting and recommends elders be cautious of unsolicited contact, resist pressure
theintermountain.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS has issued a warning about impersonation scams increasingly targeting seniors, where fraudsters pose as government officials (IRS, Social Security Administration, Medicare) via phone calls, emails, and text messages to steal personal information and money. Scammers use pressure tactics, fake caller IDs, and demands for payment through gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency, often threatening arrest or deportation to coerce immediate compliance. The IRS advises seniors to hang up on unexpected calls claiming tax issues, verify communications directly at 800-829-1040, and never provide sensitive information or make payments without confirming legitimacy through official channels.
interpol.int
· 2025-12-08
Operation First Light 2024, a global police operation spanning 61 countries, disrupted transnational online scam networks by freezing 6,745 bank accounts, seizing USD 257 million in assets, and arresting 3,950 suspects involved in phishing, investment fraud, romance scams, and impersonation schemes. Notable successes included recovering AUD 5.5 million (USD 3.7 million) for an Australian impersonation scam victim and saving a 70-year-old Singapore resident from losing SGD 380,000 (USD 281,200) in a tech support scam, while also rescuing 88 you
1011now.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Phishing—where scammers impersonate financial institutions via phone, text, or email to steal personal information—is the leading cause of data breaches. Financial coach Cherry Dale advises people to be suspicious of any unsolicited communication asking for account numbers or clicks on links, and to recognize that pressure to act quickly is a common scammer tactic. If uncertain about a caller's legitimacy, hang up and call the number on your debit or credit card directly, and report any confirmed scam attempts to your financial institution.
lowndessignal.com
· 2025-12-08
Internet-enabled scams like spoofing and phishing allow criminals to impersonate trusted sources and steal personal and financial information from victims. Law enforcement recommends three prevention strategies: never provide personal information or payment via gift cards to unsolicited callers, avoid engaging with unknown calls and suspicious links, and verify caller identity by independently contacting the organization through official channels. Victims can report scams to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov or 877-382-4357, or to local law enforcement.
knopnews2.com
· 2025-12-08
I cannot provide a summary for this content. The article excerpts provided do not contain information about scams, fraud, or elder abuse. This appears to be a collection of unrelated news updates about celebrity announcements, weather preparedness, college sports, tourism grants, and parenting discussions—none of which fall within the scope of elder fraud research for the Elderus database.
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fortune.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, identity crimes overall declined 16%, but job scams on legitimate platforms like LinkedIn surged 118%, with scammers creating fake job postings and interviews to collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers. While job scams represented only 9% of total identity theft cases (with Google Voice scams leading at 60%), the ITRC noted that criminals are becoming more effective and damaging through AI-assisted tactics, resulting in fewer reported victims but greater impact per incident, with 30% of victims being seniors aged 65 and older.
thecut.com
· 2025-12-08
Nelson Counne was sentenced to four to eight years in state prison for perpetrating romance scams that defrauded at least five women of $1.8 million over three decades. Counne used fake personas (posing as a wealthy retired art dealer and investor with international properties) to charm victims through upscale restaurants and dating apps, then convinced them to lend him money for fraudulent investment opportunities, which he used to repay earlier victims and attract new ones. The scam scheme operated since at least 1992 and involved false claims about his wealth, travel, and business dealings, all of which were fabricated.
eastsidefeed.com
· 2025-12-08
Nelson Counne, an Upper East Side resident, was sentenced to 4-to-8 years in prison for operating romance scams that defrauded at least five women of approximately $1.8 million between 2012 and 2021. Counne posed as a wealthy retired art dealer on dating apps using aliases, luring victims with fake investment opportunities in schemes he claimed were in "gray areas" legally, then used a Ponzi scheme structure to create the illusion of legitimacy while pocketing the funds. One victim lost $50,000 in the fraud, which D.A. Alvin Bragg noted reflects the all-too-common nature of romance scams
abc.net.au
· 2025-12-08
Donna Nelson, a Western Australian woman arrested at Tokyo's Narita Airport in January 2023 for attempting to import nearly 2 kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan, is believed by her family to be a victim of a romance scam who was unknowingly used as a drug mule. Her family alleges that Nelson was deceived by a man she met online who promised her a free holiday and relationship, only to have her arrested upon arrival; her trial was delayed and she has been detained for 18 months with minimal family contact and severely restricted conditions. The case highlights the dangers of romance scams, which surged 27 percent in Western Australia in 2023
fedweek.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
In 2023, the FBI reported an 11 percent overall increase in fraud complaints, with a 14 percent surge in scams targeting adults 60 and older, who lost $3.4 billion of the $12.5 billion in total reported losses. Tech support fraud was the leading crime affecting seniors with nearly 18,000 complaints and $600 million in losses, while investment scams proved costliest at over $1.2 billion, and call center schemes disproportionately impacted older adults who lost almost $770 million—more than all other age groups combined, with some victims reportedly taking their own lives. The FBI recommends resisting pressure to
chinadaily.com.cn
· 2025-12-08
Telecom fraud in China disproportionately affects younger people, with those aged 18-40 comprising 62.1 percent of victims and the average victim age just 37 years old. The ten most common fraud schemes—including click-farm jobs, false investments, and counterfeit shopping—account for 88.4 percent of cases, with authorities resolving approximately 543,000 cases and intercepting 452 billion yuan ($62.3 billion) in fraudulent funds from the start of last year through May of the current year. The Ministry of Public Security advises citizens to verify investment opportunities through official channels, avoid unsolicited offers, and report suspicious activity to
homenewshere.com
· 2025-12-08
The Middlesex Sheriff's Office and Winchester Housing Authority partnered on June 20 to present a scam awareness and prevention program as part of the L.E.A.R.N. initiative, educating local residents—particularly seniors—on recognizing common and emerging frauds. The presentations covered government imposter scams, grandparent scams, check washing, and romance scams, emphasizing red flags such as requests for pre-paid gift cards and encouraging residents to seek help without shame if they suspect they've been targeted.