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students.wvu.edu
· 2025-12-08
This educational advisory warns students, faculty, and staff to remain vigilant against cybercriminal scams targeting universities at the start of the semester, including fake job and scholarship offers, AI-powered phishing emails and voice calls impersonating authority figures, and malicious QR codes ("quishing"). The article advises verifying unexpected or urgent requests through trusted channels, never sharing sensitive credentials or personal information in unsolicited messages, and reporting suspicious emails to the university's security team.
army.mil
· 2025-12-08
Military service members and their families face elevated fraud risks during high-stress periods like deployment transitions, with the Better Business Bureau reporting 273,937 complaints from military consumers between 2019-2024 and higher median losses compared to nonmilitary consumers. Common scams targeting this population include fake rental listings requiring advance payments, phishing emails impersonating military financial officials, and investment fraud promising unrealistic returns. To protect themselves, service members should use credit cards over cryptocurrency or wire transfers, verify requests by contacting organizations directly, and communicate openly with family members about finances.
nbcchicago.com
· 2025-12-08
A "funeral donation" scam has targeted shoppers in suburban Chicago retail and restaurant areas, where fraudsters approach victims claiming to collect money for a deceased friend's funeral, then refuse cash and request credit cards instead. Victims' cards have been charged thousands of dollars without authorization—in one Glenview case, a victim who agreed to a $10 donation was charged $4,800 total. Police departments in Glenview and Frankfort warn residents never to provide credit cards or phones to unknown solicitors and recommend donating directly to verified charities instead.
fox26houston.com
· 2025-12-08
A 21-year-old college student lost all $4,400 of his savings after receiving a spoofed phone call claiming to be from Wells Fargo about unauthorized charges; the scammer instructed him to transfer his funds to an Apple Wallet, which actually drained his account. Wells Fargo stated it would not reimburse the victim, emphasizing that customers who follow instructions from spoofed calls do so at their own risk, and provided guidance on avoiding such scams including not trusting caller ID, refusing to share personal information or passcodes, and verifying requests through legitimate company channels.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece explains how criminals target retirees' retirement accounts and personal data, noting that elder fraud caused over $4.9 billion in losses in 2024, with 72% of cases involving personal data found online. The article advises retirees to remove their information from data broker websites and databases—either manually or through automated removal services—to reduce their vulnerability to identity theft, phishing attacks, and social engineering scams. Taking these protective steps helps secure hard-earned retirement savings by limiting the personal information scammers can use to craft convincing fraud attempts.
michigan.gov
· 2025-12-08
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released an Elder Abuse Task Force newsletter featuring legislative updates, educational resources, and information on scam psychology to help protect older adults. The newsletter highlights new legislation (House Bills 4418-4419) regarding patient consent decisions, free downloadable Power of Attorney forms, and the Michigan Guardianship Diversion Project, while reminding residents that over 100,000 Michigan seniors are victims of elder abuse annually and can report suspected cases by calling 800-24-ABUSE.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Federal investigators charged 13 people, including alleged ringleader Oscar Manuel Castanos Garcia, in connection with a "grandparent scam" operation based in the Dominican Republic that defrauded approximately 400 elderly victims (average age 84) of over $5 million. The scammers posed as grandchildren in distress and used accomplices posing as lawyers to pressure victims into withdrawing cash, which was then collected by Uber drivers and laundered; Uber's security team helped the FBI uncover the scheme by flagging suspicious activity. Many victims lost tens of thousands of dollars each, and authorities warn that most will not recover their money, with four suspects still at large.
portageonline.com
· 2025-12-08
Two retired servicemen in Portage la Prairie—retired RCMP officer Colin Wilcox and Canadian Armed Forces veteran Glen Jones—launched a grassroots fraud prevention education program in March 2024 that has since delivered about 20 presentations to seniors' groups across Manitoba and neighbouring communities, distributing hundreds of pamphlets and pointer cards with fraud prevention tips. The presentations have documented significant losses, including one case where a woman lost $7,500 to a scammer posing as a friend, and highlight common schemes such as the "grandparent scam" and computer-generated robocalls. The program emphasizes prevention strategies, such as recognizing the telltale
portageonline.com
· 2025-12-08
Two retired servicemen in Portage la Prairie—retired RCMP officer Colin Wilcox and Canadian Armed Forces veteran Glen Jones—launched a grassroots fraud prevention education program in March 2024, distributing hundreds of pamphlets and presenting to seniors' groups across Manitoba after witnessing a sharp increase in scams targeting older adults. Their presentations, supported by local businesses and the National Association of Federal Retirees, have reached several hundred people and highlighted real cases including a woman who lost $7,500 to a scammer impersonating a friend and the "grandparent scam" where callers claim a grandchild is in jail. The initiative emphasizes prevention strategies such as
republicanherald.com
· 2025-12-08
David P. Shallcross, director of the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Senior Protection Unit, conducted a fraud awareness seminar for approximately 25 seniors in Friedensburg, highlighting common scams targeting older adults including the "Sweetheart Swindle" (where scammers pose as romantic interests to extract money), lottery/investment schemes, and cryptocurrency fraud. Shallcross provided protective strategies such as verifying information sources, recognizing red flags like unsolicited requests for gift card payments, and using verification tools like the SEC's EDGAR database and FINRA.org; he noted that the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office returned $1.2 million to scam victims in
wbbjtv.com
· 2025-12-08
Senior citizens reported $3.4 billion in fraud losses last year, an 11% increase, with scammers increasingly using AI-powered tools such as voice cloning and deepfakes to impersonate loved ones and gain access to bank accounts. Banks are developing new fraud-detection software using AI technology to identify check fraud, wire fraud, and ACH fraud, while experts recommend seniors enable call-blocking features, verify transactions with banks, and consult trusted contacts when suspicious activity occurs. Experts emphasize that financial institutions will never pressure seniors into quick transactions, and early detection is critical for recovery.
itnews.com.au
· 2025-12-08
Security researchers at Guardio tested Perplexity.ai's Comet autonomous AI browser and found it vulnerable to multiple scams and phishing attacks, including completing fraudulent transactions on a fake Walmart site, clicking links in phishing emails, and falling for prompt injection attacks on CAPTCHA pages. The research reveals that agentic AI browsers lack the natural skepticism humans apply to online interactions and inherit AI's tendency to trust easily and execute instructions without full context. Guardio recommends integrating proven security measures like phishing detection, URL reputation checks, and malicious file scanning into AI decision-making processes to protect users.
wmar2news.com
· 2025-12-08
A new job scam targeting freelancers uses fake checks paired with a plausible excuse to request refunds before the check clears, causing victims to lose their own money. Experienced freelancer Wendy Meyeroff nearly fell victim when a client named "Joan" paid a full project fee upfront, then requested half the payment back due to a "change of plans," asking for a money order to an unfamiliar address. The Better Business Bureau warns this scam affects various side hustles and recommends potential victims verify clients through social media, video calls, and thorough questioning.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Jim Maidens, a disabled Tennessee man and car enthusiast, lost $26,750 to a Facebook Marketplace scam after wiring payment for a 1963 Corvette advertised at an unusually low price without viewing it in person. The seller provided fraudulent paperwork and disappeared after confirming receipt of payment, blocking all communication attempts. The article outlines common red flags for advanced payment scams on marketplace listings—including drastically underpriced items, multiple cheap listings from one seller, stolen photos, and requests to switch to email—and recommends documenting evidence and reporting to Facebook and authorities.
oodaloop.com
· 2025-12-08
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission deported 102 foreign nationals (60 Chinese and 39 Filipinos) convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud, with additional deportations of 51 more foreigners occurring since mid-August. These individuals were part of a larger operation that victimized people through romance scams and fake cryptocurrency investment schemes designed to extract cash from targets. The deportations followed a December raid on Lagos that arrested 792 suspected cybercriminals, including 192 foreign nationals, as Nigeria intensified its crackdown on organized online fraud operations.
commonsenseinstituteus.org
· 2025-12-08
Financial fraud in Oregon resulted in an estimated $201 million in reported losses and $1.2 billion in unreported losses in 2025, with the FBI and FTC reporting significant increases in fraud cases nationwide. The state's economy faces a projected $3.9 billion reduction in GDP, $2.6 billion reduction in personal income, and approximately 15,000 job losses due to all financial fraud (reported and unreported). Oregon ranks 26th-28th among states for cyber-enabled crime losses and elder fraud complaints, with fraud cases up 3,336 since 2022 and total losses up 285% since 2020.
consumer.ftc.gov
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams begin when fraudsters create fake profiles on dating apps and social media, build trust with victims through rapid declarations of love, and then request money via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency using fabricated emergencies or stories. Red flags include requests to move conversations off-platform, quick professions of love, excuses about being unavailable (overseas, military, lockdown), and profile pictures that fail reverse-image searches. Victims should report suspected scams to the dating platform and the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
newschannel9.com
· 2025-12-08
A Chattanooga man lost $254,000 in a romance scam after meeting a scammer on a dating app who promised marriage and a life in Florida; he quit his job, sold his home, and showed up at the airport only to discover the ticket didn't exist and his accounts were emptied. Hamilton County investigators recovered $159,987.69 from the scammer's accounts. In a separate case, detectives recovered the full $54,000 stolen from another victim who was targeted by someone impersonating a U.S. Department of the Treasury representative demanding payment via cashier's check and gift cards.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Jiaci Liu, a Chinese national, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for his role in a multinational fraud conspiracy targeting seniors in Southern California and Arizona. The scam involved posing as tech support specialists, bank representatives, and government officials to convince victims to withdraw cash under false pretenses; Liu personally collected over $202,000 from elderly victims in a single week in June 2023, with a 63-year-old Poway resident thwarting the scheme by reporting his suspicions to authorities before Liu could retrieve the victim's $28,000 withdrawal.
cleveland.com
· 2025-12-08
The Federal Trade Commission warned renters during peak moving season to avoid online rental listing scams, which often feature non-existent properties advertised at attractive prices to solicit upfront payments before victims discover the fraud. Red flags include payment demands via wire transfer, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or money transfer services, as well as hidden fees buried in fine print; the FTC recommends verifying properties in person, researching landlords online, and using secure, traceable payment methods only after confirming lease legitimacy.
fox6now.com
· 2025-12-08
Banks warn seniors to beware of phone scams involving "spoofing," where fraudsters impersonate legitimate financial institutions to steal personal and account information. Common scams targeting seniors include grandparent schemes, romance fraud, and business-targeted phishing calls; while there is no guarantee victims will recover lost funds, banks advise never sharing passwords or account details over the phone and hanging up to independently verify any suspicious calls before providing information.
kstp.com
· 2025-12-08
Mavious Redmond, a 54-year-old from Austin, Minnesota, was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for impersonating her deceased mother to fraudulently collect Social Security benefits over 25 years, netting over $360,000. Beginning in 1999, Redmond deliberately circumvented Social Security Administration reporting requirements by forging signatures, using false personal information, and impersonating her mother in phone and in-person interactions. She was also ordered to serve supervised release following her prison term for this scheme that defrauded the Social Security program and taxpayers.
enews.wvu.edu
· 2025-12-08
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
The article discusses a surge in impersonation scams targeting seniors, where scammers pose as government agencies or trusted businesses (like Amazon) to convince victims to transfer money for "protection," ultimately stealing it. The FTC reports a nearly 200% increase in reports of older Americans losing up to $10,000 since 2020, with a 400% increase in losses exceeding $100,000, and younger Americans are increasingly affected. The piece provides protective advice including being wary of money transfer requests, refusing demands for gift cards or cryptocurrency transfers, and hanging up to independently verify caller claims.
sacobserver.com
· 2025-12-08
A Chase Bank and AARP awareness event in Sacramento educated approximately 50 seniors about fraud prevention after California consumers lost over $1.7 billion to fraud in 2024, with people aged 60+ suffering hundreds of millions in losses. Experts highlighted common scams targeting older adults through fear (utility shutoffs), excitement (lottery wins), and romance schemes, emphasizing that identity theft is the #1 form of fraud occurring every two seconds in the U.S. The presentation recommended securing personal documents in safes, updating passwords regularly, avoiding unsolicited calls and links, and reporting suspicious activity to prevent emotional and financial devastation.
birminghamtimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Chase Bank and the Birmingham Police Department hosted a scam prevention education event for seniors at Five Points West Library, where attendees including Denise Biddings shared experiences of falling victim to fraud—Biddings' household lost nearly $600 to a gift card scam targeting her husband. Speakers emphasized that seniors are frequently targeted because scammers exploit their trustworthiness, unfamiliarity with technology, loneliness, and desire to help, with common scams including impersonation, romance, and unsolicited calls demanding personal information. Experts advised seniors and their families to avoid giving personal information over the phone, hang up and verify through official channels, and treat requests for secrecy as
tribtoday.com
· 2025-12-08
SCOPE (Senior Citizens Opportunity for Personal Endeavor) in Trumbull County created a vetted business list to protect seniors from scams and unreputable service providers. The list includes contractors, home health services, transportation, and other vendors that undergo thorough vetting including insurance, bonding, and background checks. The initiative began after seniors at local centers and a 4,000-member Facebook group were being targeted by questionable businesses, and it now helps seniors safely hire services while providing legitimate businesses access to this demographic.
tribtoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are increasingly targeting senior citizens with evolving schemes involving cryptocurrency, gift cards, and virtual currencies, often using urgent or threatening language about fines, arrests, or family emergencies to pressure victims into immediate payment. Ohio reported 16,741 financial exploitation referrals of older residents between July 2024 and June 2025, demonstrating the widespread impact of these frauds. Key prevention measures include avoiding sharing personal or financial information with unsolicited contacts, verifying requests through official phone numbers, researching businesses before sending money, and trusting instincts when offers seem suspicious.
upnorthvoice.com
· 2025-12-08
Prosecutor LaDonna Schulz presented to 50 seniors in Ogemaw County, Michigan, on June 18 about financial elder abuse, explaining that seniors are targeted because they typically have substantial assets and are reluctant to report scams due to embarrassment or fear of losing financial independence. The FBI reported 101,068 fraud complaints from people over 60 in 2023 resulting in $3.4 billion in losses, compared to $360 million lost by people aged 20-29, with common scams including romance fraud, phishing, fake charities, and toll/traffic ticket schemes. Schulz recommended protective measures such as placing credit freezes, setting up
supercarblondie.com
· 2025-12-08
An Ohio man was scammed out of $70 after receiving fake AI videos on Facebook from an account impersonating singer Jelly Roll, claiming he had won $50,000 and a car. The victim was convinced by a second video in which the AI used his full name, and was instructed to send money via Apple gift cards before a family member warned him of the scam. The victim reported the incident to police and is warning others to be skeptical of unsolicited prize claims and requests for payment via gift cards.
abcnews.go.com
· 2025-12-08
A Denver man lost $17,000 to a scammer after calling United Airlines' customer service number to rebook a cancelled flight; the scammer, posing as a United agent named "David," convinced him to pay through a fraudulent payment link under the guise of a refund later, then disappeared without processing the promised refund. United Airlines confirmed the charge never reached their system and is conducting an investigation into how the call was transferred to the scammer within their system.
pulse.com.gh
· 2025-12-08
Nigeria deported over 100 foreign cybercriminals (primarily Chinese and Filipino nationals) convicted of orchestrating romance and cryptocurrency investment scams that defrauded victims worldwide out of millions. The deportations, announced by Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, were part of a larger crackdown that arrested 792 suspected cybercriminals in Lagos in December, signaling the country's commitment to combating international fraud syndicates that exploit its infrastructure to target victims in North America and Europe.
cryptopolitan.com
· 2025-12-08
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) deported 102 foreign nationals (60 Chinese and 39 Filipino) convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud, following their June conviction by federal high court and arrest in December 2024 after dismantling their operational base in Lagos. The deportations are part of intensified crackdowns on online scams, including fake cryptocurrency investment schemes like Crypto Bridge Exchange, which defrauded Nigerian victims of their entire savings and reportedly led to suicides. The EFCC, working with foreign criminal networks that recruit young Nigerian accomplices, continues identifying and shutting down scam hideouts while targeting victims primarily in the United States, Canada
mirror.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Romance scammers are exploiting AI technology to scale their fraud operations, using deepfakes, authentic-looking messages, and chatbots to target thousands of victims simultaneously. Common tactics include "love bombing" (rapid declarations of love and manipulation), small initial money requests that escalate to large sums for travel or visa fees, and requests for gift cards or charitable donations that are difficult to trace. People should watch for red flags such as overly quick emotional escalation, requests for money under various pretexts, and inconsistencies in the scammer's story to avoid losing significant amounts of money to these evolving scams.
mindbodygreen.com
· 2025-12-08
Research identifies that romantics, anxious individuals, sensation-seekers, impulsive people, those with addictive or codependent tendencies, women, and middle-aged people are most vulnerable to catfishing (online romantic fraud). The Federal Trade Commission reports romance scams have caused Americans nearly $1 billion in losses, with fake profiles comprising roughly one-seventh of dating app profiles scanned monthly. Experts recommend taking new relationships slowly, maintaining objectivity during the early stages, and avoiding sending money to people met online whom you haven't met in person.
newsandsentinel.com
· 2025-12-08
Perry Forensic, a division of Perry & Associates CPAs, hired three experienced forensic professionals: Steven A. Bodge (certified fraud examiner with 30+ years of insurance fraud investigation experience), David A. Tracewell (retired IRS forensic accountant with 30 years of federal tax examination expertise), and Jeff Harper (CPA with 40+ years in financial management and consulting). Bodge will also provide free elder fraud prevention seminars in the Mid-Ohio Valley region, addressing a significant problem that cost Americans over 60 more than $4.8 billion in 2024.
thetimes24-7.com
· 2025-12-08
AI-powered travel scams are evolving rapidly, with con artists using advanced technology to create deepfake customer service agents, sophisticated phishing emails mimicking legitimate booking confirmations, and fake booking websites designed to steal travelers' personal and financial information. Travelers can protect themselves by verifying caller identities through official channels, enabling two-factor authentication, checking for grammatical errors and suspicious links in emails, and logging directly into official websites rather than clicking email links to confirm bookings.
kwch.com
· 2025-12-08
A patient at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kansas received multiple scam calls on her husband's hospital room phone attempting to sell various insurance products (Medicaid, life insurance, and auto insurance), with six calls arriving within two hours and continuing into nighttime hours. The hospital acknowledged that room phone numbers can be reached by robocall technology, though they reported no widespread scam call issue at their facility; the problem affects hospitals nationwide despite federal legislation like the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act passed in 2019. Hospital staff advise patients to hang up on suspicious calls and never share personal, financial, or medical information over the phone
ajc.com
· 2025-12-08
Gloria and Gary Moss fell victim to a phone impersonation scam when fraudsters posing as Chase Bank called and convinced Gloria to transfer $50,000 from her account in February 2024. The scammers used social engineering tactics, including obtaining her one-time password and creating a false sense of urgency, to access her account and complete the wire transfer. Remarkably, Gloria recovered the full $50,000 after authorities investigated, and prosecutors successfully identified and charged a suspect—making the Mosses a rare case where a fraud victim recovered their stolen money in full.
trak.in
· 2025-12-08
OneCard issued an advisory about WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud, where scammers impersonate bank officials and trick users into enabling screen-sharing to steal OTPs, banking credentials, and UPI PINs for unauthorized transactions and identity theft. To prevent this scam, users should verify caller identity through official channels, avoid screen-sharing with untrusted parties, never share banking details under pressure, and report suspicious activity to authorities. The scam particularly targets vulnerable populations including senior citizens unfamiliar with digital tools.
shiawaves.com
· 2025-12-08
Nigeria deported 102 foreign nationals (60 Chinese and 39 Filipinos) convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud as part of a crackdown on cryptocurrency scam operations that targeted victims in the Americas and Europe, often causing them to lose their life savings. The deportations followed the arrest of 792 individuals in Lagos in December 2024, with criminals using sophisticated romance scams to lure victims into fake cryptocurrency investments and exploiting local recruits known as "Yahoo Boys."
bucks.crimewatchpa.com
· 2025-12-08
This article announces a free fraud prevention workshop hosted by Representative Tina Davis on September 5th at the Bristol Township Senior Center, designed to educate residents about common scams including phishing emails, family emergency schemes, and fake bank communications. The interactive event features experts from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office, AARP, and local police who will provide guidance on avoiding identity theft, freezing credit reports, recognizing scams, and reporting fraud to authorities.
centralnews.co.za
· 2025-12-08
DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela warned South Africans against fake foreign job offers promoted on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, which are fronts for human trafficking networks that exploit victims through forced labor and illegal schemes. The warning follows multiple documented cases where South Africans were lured abroad with promises of jobs in Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia, only to be trapped in cyber-scam operations or forced labor with confiscated passports; DIRCO has successfully repatriated numerous victims but others remain missing. The scam particularly targets vulnerable young people and job seekers amid South Africa's high unemployment rates, and authorities recommend verifying offers through official channels such as embassies or
securityboulevard.com
· 2025-12-08
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert proposed the Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act in 2025, which would authorize the president to issue letters of marque to private "cyber privateers" to combat foreign cybercriminal organizations running romance scams, pig-butchering schemes, and ransomware attacks. The proposal targets Southeast Asian cyberscam farms (particularly in Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia) that generate an estimated $40 billion annually and hold hundreds of thousands of enslaved workers, following reports that U.S. citizens lost $16 billion to scams in 2024, with seniors over 60 losing nearly
townhall.com
· 2025-12-08
Jiaci Liu, a Chinese national, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for operating a tech support scam targeting seniors across Southern California and Arizona. Liu and his co-conspirators used pop-up windows to trick elderly victims into believing they had computer viruses, then impersonated bank representatives and government officials to convince victims to withdraw cash, stealing over $202,000 in just one week in June 2023 from victims in their 70s and 80s. One Poway, California victim lost $28,000 before becoming suspicious and alerting authorities, leading to Liu's arrest when he arrived at the victim's home to collect the money.
newsbreak.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article from FODMAP Everyday® identifies 12 items people over 50 should remove from their wallets to protect against identity theft and fraud. The piece emphasizes that elder fraud is a critical threat, citing FBI data showing scams targeting people over 60 caused $3.4 billion in losses in 2023 (averaging $33,915 per victim), with total fraud losses reaching $12.5 billion in 2024—a 25% increase year-over-year. Key recommendations include removing Social Security cards, excessive credit cards, and debit cards, as thieves can use these items to commit identity theft, credit card fraud, and drain
ainvest.com
· 2025-12-08
This article covers multiple bank fraud cases prosecuted in 2025. Former Cathay Bank manager Weixin "Tony" Chen was indicted on charges of siphoning funds from customers' home equity lines and deposit accounts across Southern California branches, facing up to 30 years per count. The article also highlights the case of Jiaci Liu, a Chinese national sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for a sophisticated elder fraud scheme where he impersonated technical support and law enforcement to extract over $202,000 from elderly victims in Southern California and Arizona, including one victim who withdrew $28,000 after believing his computer was compromised.
dailyhodl.com
· 2025-12-08
**Bank Spoofing Scam – Texas Woman Convicted**
Audrey Michelle Townsend was convicted of spoofing JPMorgan Chase and fraudulently transferring $49,000 from a Georgia elderly couple's account in February 2024. The victim, Gloria Moss, received a fake text appearing to be from the bank, called the provided number, and unknowingly shared account verification codes with the scammer, enabling the unauthorized transfer to Townsend's Texas bank account. JPMorgan Chase initially refused reimbursement but reversed course after media attention and law enforcement investigation, ultimately refunding the full amount; Townsend received a
bctv.org
· 2025-12-08
Eleven individuals were arrested in connection with an alleged $10 billion Medicare fraud scheme, highlighting a growing problem in healthcare fraud that costs the U.S. billions annually. Capital Blue Cross reports an uptick in fraudulent claims involving durable medical equipment (DME), with scammers using medical knowledge to submit false claims for services never provided or needed. The organization recommends protecting yourself by safeguarding personal information, verifying DME prescriptions with your doctor, monitoring insurance statements, and reporting suspicious activity immediately.
hayspost.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers posing as banks, government agencies, and businesses are increasingly targeting retirees by creating fake crises around account fraud, identity theft, or computer security to pressure victims into transferring money. According to a new FTC report, reported losses from business and government impostor scams among adults 60+ have surged dramatically, with losses exceeding $100,000 increasing nearly sevenfold between 2020 and 2024, with many victims losing tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. The FTC advises never transferring money in response to unsolicited calls or messages, verifying requests through independently confirmed contact information, and remembering that legitimate government agencies never demand immediate money transfers