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itweb.africa
· 2025-12-08
This article examines how artificial intelligence is transforming romantic relationships and creating new vulnerabilities to scams. According to Norton Cyber Safety Insights, 48% of people use dating apps, with one in four daters targeted by romance scams powered by AI-generated deepfakes, bots, and fake avatars designed for emotional manipulation. The article warns that while AI offers convenience in relationships and family connections, it risks eroding genuine human bonds and making it increasingly difficult for vulnerable users to distinguish between authentic and fraudulent interactions.
channelnewsasia.com
· 2025-12-08
"Revenge on Gold Diggers," a Chinese interactive video game released in June, became a commercial hit by simulating pig-butchering love scams where players protect themselves from women who manipulate men for money, selling over one million copies. The game sparked intense debate in China, with supporters praising its anti-fraud educational value amid rising scam concerns (40,000 telecom fraud cases in 2024), while critics condemned it for reinforcing misogynistic stereotypes and portraying women as inherent schemers rather than addressing systemic vulnerabilities in relationships. The developers changed the Chinese title to "Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator" but maintained the English title remained "
nwestiowa.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams involve criminals creating fake personas on dating sites and social media to build false relationships and extract money from victims through emotional manipulation and fabricated emergencies. The Federal Trade Commission estimates approximately 64,000 Americans lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, with seniors—particularly widowed and divorced individuals—being frequent targets. Red flags include refusal to meet in person or video call, rapid escalation of romantic declarations, requests to move to private messaging platforms, and endless excuses for financial assistance, with some victims also being coerced into becoming "money mules" for money laundering schemes.
businessnewsthisweek.com
· 2025-12-08
Recent CDC data indicates that approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ experience elder abuse annually. A comprehensive analysis of senior safety across U.S. states, measuring scam reports, homicide rates, violent death rates, and quality of life, ranked Massachusetts as the safest state for seniors (score: 89.96), followed by Minnesota (89.03) and Nebraska (88.78), with scam rates against seniors ranging from 95.5 to 141.1 reports per 100,000 people depending on the state.
local21news.com
· 2025-12-08
A 39-year-old man was arrested in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania after impersonating an FBI agent to scam a senior citizen out of $27,000 in cash on July 8. The victim was convinced to withdraw the money after the suspect demanded payment to avoid arrest, but her son recognized the scam and called police, who intercepted the call and made the arrest. The suspect faces felony charges for theft by deception and conspiracy.
mainlinemedianews.com
· 2025-12-08
Con artists continuously develop new scams targeting seniors, with recent tactics including AI-based fraud, unpaid toll/fine texts, investment schemes, and romance scams, while older methods like the grandparent scam remain prevalent. One in ten older adults in the U.S. experience financial exploitation annually, losing billions in retirement savings, prompting support for the bipartisan Senior Security Act of 2025. Experts advise seniors to never share information via unsolicited calls or texts, verify requests independently through official channels, and remain skeptical of requests that seem too good to be true or create urgency through fear.
fingerlakes1.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, Americans lost over $12.5 billion to scams, with seniors accounting for $4.8 billion in losses, prompting Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren to request a Government Accountability Office investigation into staffing cuts at federal consumer protection agencies including the CFPB, FTC, and FBI. The senators argue that the Trump administration's actions—including firing approximately 90% of CFPB employees and implementing the Department of Government Efficiency—have severely undermined fraud prevention efforts at a time when they are most needed. The GAO has been asked to assess how these cuts have impacted the government's ability to implement fraud prevention recommendations and protect
amityvillerecord.com
· 2025-12-08
Consumers lost over $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase from 2023, with the percentage of victims who lost money jumping from 27% to 38% according to FTC data. While seniors are frequently targeted through "elder fraud," financial scams affect consumers of all ages across the internet and smartphone platforms. The FTC recommends verifying requests before sharing money or personal information, avoiding wire transfers and unsolicited payments, using credit cards for stronger fraud protection, and never trusting unverified caller IDs or sharing sensitive information in response to unexpected contact.
jec.senate.gov
· 2025-12-08
Senator Maggie Hassan announced a major Joint Economic Committee initiative to combat financial scams, which cost the global economy $1 trillion in 2024—surpassing the drug trade. The effort includes an issue brief and public survey to document scam experiences, with particular focus on protecting seniors aged 60+, who lose an average of $80,000 per victim, four times the national average. Upcoming investigations will examine vulnerabilities in payment platforms, spam communications, and the emerging threat of AI-enabled fraud.
boston25news.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers exploited summer vacation and home improvement seasons to steal approximately $1.7 billion last year, employing sophisticated tactics including fake vacation rental listings with upfront payment requests, door-to-door home improvement schemes offering discounted rates but delivering shoddy or incomplete work, inflated moving company fees, ticket scalping scams, and fraudulent mortgage relief offers targeting homeowners in financial distress. The article advises consumers to verify sellers' legitimacy, check licenses and reviews, only purchase from official sources, work exclusively with established lenders or HUD-approved counselors, and conduct thorough research before committing money.
ksl.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scams promising easy online work have surged dramatically, with reported losses exceeding $220 million in the first half of 2024—more than triple the 2020 total—according to the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers typically contact victims via text or WhatsApp, build trust, and eventually ask for cryptocurrency deposits to complete fake "tasks" like rating videos or liking products, after which victims lose their real money while the promised earnings never materialize. The scams primarily target vulnerable populations including new job-seekers, people re-entering the workforce, and immigrants, and the FTC advises ignoring unsolicited job messages and never paying money upfront to secure employment.
fdic.gov
· 2025-12-08
Financial exploitation costs seniors an estimated $27 billion annually and can occur through theft by family members, caregivers, or scammers. Key prevention strategies include monitoring bank and credit accounts regularly, protecting personal financial information, carefully selecting powers of attorney, reviewing credit reports, taking time with major financial decisions, and remaining alert to common scams like grandparent fraud and fake check schemes. Additional protections include registering with the Do Not Call Registry, avoiding unsolicited deposit requests, and limiting personal information shared on social media.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Fake agent phone scams are sweeping across the United States, with scammers impersonating federal agencies like the FBI and US Marshals using caller ID spoofing to demand immediate payment via untraceable methods like gift cards or cryptocurrency, claiming victims have frozen Social Security numbers, jailed relatives, or missed jury duty summons. Victims across numerous states have lost thousands of dollars, with some scammers even appearing in person, and the threat is escalating as text-based "smishing" attacks surge and experts warn of potential AI voice cloning tactics. To protect yourself, hang up immediately on such calls, never pay via gift cards or cryptocurrency, and remember that legitimate government agencies never demand payment
nbcnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scams promising easy online work have surged dramatically, with reported losses exceeding $220 million in the first half of 2024—more than triple the 2020 losses—according to the FTC. These scams typically begin with personalized text or WhatsApp messages offering "product boosting" or task-based work that displays fake earnings until victims are pressured to deposit their own money (often in cryptocurrency) to withdraw non-existent profits. Vulnerable targets include job-seekers new to the market, re-entering workers, and immigrants, and the FTC advises never paying upfront for work and ignoring unsolicited job offers via text.
stormlake.com
· 2025-12-08
The Department of Insurance and Financial Services and the American Association of Retired Persons conducted an educational program at King's Pointe to teach seniors how to recognize and avoid scams. The initiative focused on fraud prevention awareness for older adults in the community.
wgal.com
· 2025-12-08
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oswegocountytoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Senators Gillibrand and Warren demanded that the Trump administration explain how federal budget cuts to agencies like the CFPB, FBI, FTC, and Federal Reserve will impact elder fraud protection, following a GAO report recommending enhanced inter-agency coordination against scams. American consumers lost over $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, with older adults alone losing a record $4.8 billion, yet the administration fired approximately 1,500 CFPB employees (90% of staff) and reduced personnel at other protective agencies.
local21news.com
· 2025-12-08
A Cumberland County, Pennsylvania senior was nearly defrauded of $27,000 after receiving a phone call from someone impersonating an FBI agent who demanded cash payment to avoid arrest. The victim withdrew the money as instructed, but her son recognized the scam and alerted police, who arrested a 39-year-old man attempting to collect the payment and charged him with theft by deception and conspiracy. The FBI and ICE are investigating similar incidents in the area.
wdet.org
· 2025-12-08
Chase Bank partnered with the Detroit Police Department to conduct financial wellness workshops for metro Detroit seniors in summer 2025, addressing a significant fraud problem in the region. Michigan residents lost over $200 million to fraud in 2024, with adults 60 and older filing the most fraud complaints and averaging $83,000 in losses per victim; the most common scams impersonate government agencies like the IRS, Medicare, and Social Security. Chase's workshops aim to educate seniors on recognizing warning signs and provide resources for financial protection, while noting that over 40% of scammers targeting seniors are adult children or people known to the victims.
vestaviavoice.com
· 2025-12-08
Senior citizens in Vestavia Hills are invited to an educational presentation on July 16 at the New Merkel House where Russell Lowe from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will teach about common scams and fraud targeting older adults. The free presentation at 11 a.m. includes coffee beforehand and a $1.50 lunch afterward, designed to help seniors protect their finances.
mcknightsseniorliving.com
· 2025-12-08
Two U.S. senators requested a Government Accountability Office investigation into how federal job cuts will impact agencies protecting older adults from fraud, citing $12.5 billion in total consumer fraud losses and $2.3 billion specifically targeting seniors in 2024. The request follows an April GAO report recommending enhanced interagency coordination among the FBI, Treasury, FTC, Federal Reserve, and CFPB to combat scams, but comes as the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency pursues significant agency cuts, including nearly 90% staff reduction at the CFPB. The senators expressed concern that these cuts will undermine the federal government's ability to implement fraud protection recommendations and serve vulnerable older
police.tas.gov.au
· 2025-12-08
Tasmania Police contacted 15 Tasmanians who lost a combined $2.5 million to scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs (CATMs), with approximately $900,000 deposited directly to these machines. Investigation found all top cryptocurrency ATM users in the state were involved in scams—primarily romance and investment fraud—where victims were directed to CATMs after banks blocked suspicious transfers. Police advise recognizing warning signs including pressure tactics, promises of high returns, and requests to deposit cash to CATMs from unknown individuals, and recommend reporting incidents to police and Scamwatch.
ca.news.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Richmond RCMP warns the public about a growing threat of investment scams that have cost residents millions of dollars, highlighting three common tactics: promises of high returns with little risk, offers of exclusive "insider information," and high-pressure time-limited offers. Scammers use various channels including social media, dating apps, and phone calls to build trust before presenting fraudulent schemes, and a recent variation involves imposters posing as bank employees to steal debit cards. Victims are urged to report suspected fraud to police immediately and contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 to help track scam patterns.
tribune.com.pk
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are using AI-generated deepfakes and fabricated social media accounts to impersonate celebrities like Keanu Reeves and Kevin Costner in romance scams targeting vulnerable seniors. A 73-year-old victim named Margaret lost over $100,000 in bitcoin to a fake Kevin Costner impersonator before discovering the deception when she traveled to meet him. According to the FBI, Americans lost $672 million to such scams in 2024, with seniors as the primary victims, and experts note these psychologically manipulative schemes are increasingly "industrialized" with some perpetrators themselves being victims of human trafficking forced to work in cyber-fraud operations.
pulsetasmania.com.au
· 2025-12-08
Victims of romance and investment scams deposited over $2.5 million into cryptocurrency ATMs across Tasmania, with individual losses averaging $165,000 and one victim losing more than $750,000. The majority of victims were around 65 years old and were targeted through fake relationships or schemes promising 30-40% returns, with scammers using phone calls, social media, and encrypted messaging to manipulate, threaten, and intimidate victims into making deposits. Police warn that crypto ATM deposits are nearly impossible to recover once sent, and the Australian government is implementing deposit limits of $5,000 per transaction to help prevent such scams.
thepaypers.com
· 2025-12-08
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thepaypers.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams targeted 6,937 GBP average losses in the reported period, down from 8,237 GBP the previous year, with fraudsters using fake profiles on social media and dating apps to build trust before requesting money for emergencies or travel. Men comprised 52% of victims, but women lost significantly more per case (9,083 GBP versus 5,145 GBP for men), while those aged 65-74 suffered the highest average losses at 13,123 GBP, and the 55-64 age group saw cases rise by 49% year-over-year. Financial institutions advise that legitimate relationships do not begin
pulse.com.gh
· 2025-12-08
Romance fraud (catfishing) is a widespread global scam targeting people's need for connection, with the United States experiencing the highest losses at $1.14-$1.3 billion annually, followed by the United Kingdom ($95 million in 2023), Canada ($50+ million reported), Australia ($40.6 million in 2022), and Denmark. Victims often delay reporting due to shame and embarrassment, meaning actual losses are likely far higher than documented figures, with older adults and those aged 50-59 particularly vulnerable to these elaborate deceptions.
dnronline.com
· 2025-12-08
Modern scams exploit trust and fear through phishing, vishing, quishing, and tech support schemes, increasingly using AI to create realistic fraudulent communications that pressure victims into quick decisions. Phishing scams trick users into revealing passwords and financial data through fake emails and websites, while tech support scams use scare tactics and remote access requests to steal information and install malware. Protection requires skepticism toward unsolicited contact, verification of sender identities through official channels, multi-factor authentication, and awareness that legitimate companies never request sensitive information via email or unsolicited calls.
oregonlive.com
· 2025-12-08
A "smishing" scam impersonating Oregon's DMV has targeted residents with text messages claiming outstanding traffic tickets and threatening license suspension unless immediate payment is made. For those who clicked malicious links, authorities recommend immediately checking financial accounts for fraudulent charges, scanning devices for malware, freezing credit with reporting agencies, and reporting the scam to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or to local law enforcement. The Oregon DMV clarifies it never requests personal information or payment through unsolicited communications.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scams promising easy online work have surged dramatically, with reported losses exceeding $220 million in the first half of 2024—more than triple the 2020 amount. Scammers use personalized texts or WhatsApp messages to build trust with job-seekers before directing them to fake platforms where they display fake earnings and demand deposits in cryptocurrency to withdraw non-existent pay. Vulnerable targets include new job-seekers, people re-entering the workforce, and immigrants, and the FTC advises ignoring unsolicited job offers, never paying to get paid, and being skeptical of positions that promise payment for rating or liking content online.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Microsoft 365 and Outlook users are being targeted by a phishing scam that injects fake billing alerts directly into calendars via meeting invites, bypassing traditional email filters. The scam uses official-looking payment failure or account suspension notices, sometimes with malicious attachments, and exploits default calendar settings to appear without user interaction, creating urgency and panic. Users should avoid interacting with suspicious calendar events and verify their subscription status independently rather than responding to or deleting invites, as these actions may confirm their email is active to scammers.
elmoreautauganews.com
· 2025-12-08
The Central Alabama Aging Consortium's Ombudsman Program held its annual Elder Justice Fraud and Caregiver Conference on July 17 to educate professionals and caregivers about identifying and preventing elder abuse and fraud. Over 1,200 Alabama seniors report being victims of elder fraud annually, resulting in losses exceeding $17 million per year, with 10% of seniors nationwide experiencing fraud victimization yearly. The conference featured experts in financial exploitation, elder law, and protective services who provided tools and resources for professionals to assist fraud victims and prevent future incidents.
states.aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
AARP and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation are offering free educational webinars throughout August designed to teach consumers how to recognize and prevent common scams targeting older adults, including tech support scams, identity theft, imposter fraud, and financial abuse. The sessions provide expert guidance on spotting warning signs and protecting personal information and finances.
inquirer.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scams have surged dramatically, with reported losses exceeding $220 million in the first half of 2024—more than triple the losses from 2020. These scams typically begin with personalized texts or WhatsApp messages offering easy remote work (such as liking videos or rating products), display fake earnings on platforms, and ultimately ask victims to deposit their own money in cryptocurrency before disappearing with the funds. Job-seekers new to the workforce, career re-entrants, and immigrants are particularly vulnerable, and experts advise rejecting unsolicited job offers, never paying upfront fees, and being skeptical of positions requiring online ratings without legitimate product use.
consumerbankers.com
· 2025-12-08
Consumer Bankers Association Vice President Brian Fritzsche argues that while banks invest in fraud prevention technologies and coordinate with law enforcement, combating financial fraud and scams requires a broader, coordinated national response involving government agencies, telecommunications providers, social media platforms, and fintech companies. Fritzsche emphasizes that modern fraud schemes are sophisticated criminal enterprises using AI voice cloning, phishing emails, and social media manipulation that extend beyond traditional banking channels, affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans annually with significant financial and psychological impacts, including reported suicidal ideation among identity crime victims.
jec.senate.gov
· 2025-12-08
Senator Maggie Hassan's Joint Economic Committee announced a major initiative to combat financial scams, which stole an estimated $1 trillion globally in 2024—exceeding the global drug trade. The effort highlights that Americans aged 60 and over lost an average of $80,000 each to scams, and the Committee will launch investigations into scam drivers while collecting public survey data to inform solutions targeting payment platforms, spam communications, and AI-enabled fraud threats.
cybersecuritydive.com
· 2025-12-08
Mobile phishing scams targeting executives and employees via text and voice messages pose an increasingly serious threat, with 77% of companies experiencing at least one attack in the past six months, yet only half of security leaders express concern about the risk. Hackers use impersonation techniques—including AI-generated voice cloning—to trick employees into revealing passwords and granting network access, with notorious groups like Scattered Spider exploiting these social-engineering methods to infiltrate corporate systems. Organizations lack adequate visibility into these attacks and should implement real-time monitoring, mobile-focused security awareness training, and judgment-free reporting systems to address this vulnerability.
cbc.ca
· 2025-12-08
Smishing (SMS phishing) scams appear to be increasing as fraudsters use artificial intelligence to craft convincing text messages and exploit data from security breaches, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Competition Bureau. While reported cases declined from 7,380 in 2022 to 886 in the first half of 2025, experts estimate only 5-10% of victims report incidents, suggesting actual scam volume is much higher; experts warn that AI-generated messages now often lack spelling mistakes that previously helped identify fraud, making smishing harder to detect.
consumer.ftc.gov
· 2025-12-08
Scammers monitor social media job announcements and impersonate new employers to target recently hired workers, requesting gift cards, financial information, or personal details before employment begins. The article advises never buying gift cards or sharing PINs/personal information in response to unsolicited employer contact, verifying requests directly with your new boss through known channels, and reporting suspected scams to the FTC or identity theft authorities.
capeargus.co.za
· 2025-12-08
Two suspects, aged 26 and 22, were arrested in the Western Cape by the Hawks' 419 Scam Task Team in connection with a romance scam in which a middle-aged woman lost over R3.4 million after being deceived by an online fraudster posing as a white man named Mark Hermanus who claimed his son was sick. Five suspects total have been arrested in this case, with the arrested individuals facing charges of fraud and money laundering. The article also highlights similar romance scams targeting older and middle-aged individuals, including cases where victims lost R650,000 and R24 million respectively.
vice.com
· 2025-12-08
A 73-year-old woman named Margaret lost over $100,000 in bitcoin to a scammer impersonating Kevin Costner in a celebrity romance scam, leaving her husband and checking into a hotel before discovering the deception. Romance scams cost Americans $672 million in 2024, predominantly targeting older women through fake social media accounts impersonating trustworthy male celebrities like Keanu Reeves, Kevin Costner, and Jonathan Roumie, using emotional manipulation, fake family members, and AI-generated voice memos to isolate victims. While some scammers are themselves victims trafficked into Southeast Asian scam compounds, social media platforms like Meta move slowly to
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
**Romance Scam - Montana Case**
A Montana woman identified as Rita lost over $90,000 in an online romance scam in 2024 after being targeted by a scammer posing as a celebrity while she was vulnerable during a divorce. The perpetrator built emotional trust before requesting money via Bitcoin, isolating Rita from her support network until she eventually recognized the deception. Rita's case reflects a broader crisis: Americans lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023 across 64,000+ reported cases, with victims over 60 suffering $389 million in losses, and Montana alone reporting 44 victims losing $2.2 million
nzz.ch
· 2025-12-08
Professional scammers based in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, operate organized "pig butchering" romance scams that target lonely men on dating apps, using fake identities and fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes to steal entire savings. These industrial-scale fraud centers, which expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic and often involve forced labor, emotionally manipulate victims by building trust through small early profits before extracting large sums. One victim, a 29-year-old Swiss man, lost all his savings within two weeks of matching with a fake profile, illustrating how the scheme exploits emotional vulnerability rather than outright naivety.
orangecountytribune.com
· 2025-12-08
Garden Grove police issued a warning about a Medicare/Medi-Cal scam targeting senior citizens, in which fraudsters impersonate officials to solicit Social Security and Medicare numbers by exploiting concerns about recent congressional changes to these programs. Authorities emphasize that Medicare and Medi-Cal agencies never call unsolicited to request personal information and no new Medicare cards are being issued, and urge residents to report suspicious calls to Garden Grove Police or Medicare directly.
mcknightsseniorliving.com
· 2025-12-08
Older adults lost nearly $5 billion to fraud and scams in 2024, with losses increasing 41% from $3.4 billion in 2023 and average individual losses reaching $83,000, according to a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging report. The report highlights an alarming rise in AI-powered schemes and traditional fraud methods including imposter scams, investment fraud, healthcare scams, and gift card fraud, with cryptocurrency losses alone reaching nearly $3 billion. The number of older adults reporting fraud jumped 43% in 2024, prompting calls for increased federal protection and consumer education initiatives.
ainvest.com
· 2025-12-08
Three major U.S. banks—Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America—denied reimbursement claims from customers who lost funds to sophisticated scams, including impersonation fraud ($20,000), phishing and malware attacks, and a taxi fraud scheme ($450). The cases highlight gaps in fraud prevention and reimbursement policies, as banks rely on transaction verification methods that scammers increasingly bypass through social engineering and malware, leaving victims with limited recourse despite clear evidence of fraud.
kdhlradio.com
· 2025-12-08
A gold investment scam has resurfaced in Platteville, Wisconsin, targeting elderly residents by impersonating government employees who claim victims have arrest warrants and can settle them by purchasing gold. At least two people have fallen victim to this scheme, which instructs targets to withdraw large sums of money, purchase gold from local dealers, and hand it over to a supposed intermediary who never returns. The Platteville Police Department warns residents to educate elderly family members about this fraud, as scammers use urgency and panic tactics to manipulate vulnerable populations.
vccircle.com
· 2025-12-08
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wsoctv.com
· 2025-12-08
A Chime user, who works for a bank, lost $600 to an imposter scam after receiving a text appearing to be from Chime asking about a withdrawal attempt. The scammer called posing as a Chime representative, used personal information to build credibility, and convinced the victim to transfer money to another account under the pretense of protecting her funds from criminals—a variation of the "me to me" scam. Chime did not reimburse the victim, and the Financial Technology Association advises consumers to pause before sending money and contact companies only through verified channels on official apps or websites.