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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16

San Francisco retiree lost $500K to romance scam — here's what could have saved him ...

In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profile photos of a woman ...

uk.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16

San Francisco retiree lost $500K toromance scam — here's what could have saved him ...

In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profile photos of a woman ...

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aol.com · 2026-03-16

The bubble popped': San Francisco retiree lost $500000 life savings toromance scam

In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profile photos of a woman ...

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greenwichfreepress.com · 2026-03-15

Connecticut Man Sentences to 9 Years in Prison for NationwideRomance Scam

A Connecticut man was sentenced last week to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected victims across the country, in...

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independent.co.uk · 2026-03-15

'My mother was tricked by a fraudster pretending to be David Attenborough and gave them ...

Who the hell are you? I don’t recognise you as my mother.” Diane’s son Jim* stormed into her home on a Sunday morning. He had just learnt that she was six months into a relationship with a fraudster ...

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newsarenaindia.com · 2026-03-15

Kochi Police recover ₹1 cr lost in cyberfraudwithelderlyman - News Arena

Kochi’s cyber police have successfully recovered over ₹1 crore stolen from an 81-year-old man who became a victim of a highly sophisticated "digital arrest" scam. The elderly man was cheated of around...

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investmentnews.com · 2026-03-14

American Securities Association urges tweaks to FINRAelder‑fraudproposal

The American Securities Association is urging FINRA to refine proposed rules aimed at curbing elder fraud and broader investor exploitation, warning that some changes could create new risks for smalle...

Identity Theft General Elder Fraud

kttn.com · 2026-03-14

Five sentenced in gold bar scam targetingelderlyvictims in ten states

A federal judge has sentenced a participant in a nationwide fraud conspiracy that targeted elderly victims and resulted in millions of dollars in losses. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Thur...

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northeasttimes.com · 2026-03-14

Fox Chase hears ways to stopelder financial abuse- Northeast Times

By John Teague, of the City Controller’s Office community affairs division, last week discussed ways to stop elder financial abuse at the Fox Chase Town Watch and Civic Association. All cases of fra...

General Elder Fraud

alachuachronicle.com · 2026-03-14

Don't leavefraudto luck this St. Patrick's Day! - Alachua Chronicle

Press release from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, remember that protecting yourself from fraud takes more than luck. Prize scams often in...

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siasat.com · 2026-03-14

Hyderabad:Elderlyman duped of Rs 4.4 lakh in KBCfraud- Siasat.com

Hyderabad: A 71-year-old man was duped of Rs 4.4 lakh in the Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) lottery fraud in Hyderabad. The victim approached the cybercrime unit of the Hyderabad police, stating that on...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-14

Victim Recovers $125,000 After Falling for Crypto 'Pig Butchering' Scam | MEXC News

When 72-year-old Ivan Petrov received an invitation to invest in cryptocurrency through a company called CoinHarbor, he thought it was a safe opportunity to grow his retirement savings. Over several ...

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pasadenastarnews.com · 2026-03-14

Elder fraudprevention workshop caters to Eaton fire survivors - Pasadena Star News

By Mandy Tzoc Rodriguez The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and Pasadena Village are hosting a free fraud-prevention workshop for older adults Wednesday, March 18, providing resources and brin...

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nwaonline.com · 2026-03-14

Church notes: Aseniorseminar on scams in Bella Vista | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., is an evangelical interdenominational church. Support journalism that covers the topics that matter most to you. Donate today to preserve the qua...

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welch.senate.gov · 2026-03-14

Welch Joins Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Online Scams, Protect Vermonters' Hard ...

Mar 13, 2026 Vermonters lose millions of dollars to online fraud schemes every year The SCAM Act is supported by The Vermont Country Store WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a mem...

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newsday.com · 2026-03-14

How to avoid home improvement scams this spring - Newsday

In March 2023, the roof of Tina Leggio’s 106-year-old Bay Shore home started leaking and she was in a rush to get it repaired. In need of a contractor, the former certified nursing assistant scoured ...

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news4jax.com · 2026-03-14

Lake City police warn community of scam targeting elderly women that involves ... - News4JAX

Aydian Ahmad, Digital Producer LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department is warning the community of a scam occurring at local grocery stores and bank parking lots that involves suspects impe...

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bobsullivan.net · 2026-03-14

Gas station hero stops crypto kiosk scams, again and again — bobsullivan.net

Once in a while, a human being does the right thing and you wonder why it took so long I’ve long held the opinion that the only real use case for cryptocurrency is fraud; we can debate that. Crypto ...

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theguardian.com · 2026-03-14

Fake rooms, props and a script to lure victims: inside an abandoned Cambodia scam centre

Sprawling compound, including mock-up banks and police offices, uncovered by Thai military during border clashes It is as if you have walked into a branch of one of Vietnam’s banks. A row of customer...

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jamaicaobserver.com · 2026-03-14

Ghanaian pleads guilty in US court to stealing over US$10m viaromance scams

NEW YORK, United States — A Ghanaian man has pleaded guilty to his role in an international criminal organisation that stole more than US$100 million from victims via romance scams and business email ...

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aol.com · 2026-03-13

Scams could now cost Americans $119 billion a year, study finds - AOL.com

Americans are losing at least $119 billion every year to scams, according to a new estimate from the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, a consumer advocacy group. There is no formal U.S. gover...

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kare11.com · 2026-03-13

Scammers targeting seniors focus of new bipartisan Senate bill | kare11.com

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers push to address growi...

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wmtw.com · 2026-03-13

Older Mainers are losing millions of dollars to scams- WMTW

Older Mainers are less likely than younger people to fall victim to scams, but when they do, the financial losses are often much greater. Older Mainers are less likely than younger people to fall vic...

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fox61.com · 2026-03-13

Connecticut man sentenced in Iowa for usingromance scam to prey on vulnerable victims

DES MOINES, Iowa — A man from East Hartford was recently sentenced in an Iowa federal courtroom to nearly a decade in prison for helping orchestrate a romance scam that affected victims throughout the...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-13

Connecticut man sentenced in Iowa for usingromance scam to prey on vulnerable victims

A man from East Hartford was recently sentenced in an Iowa federal courtroom to nearly a decade in prison for helping orchestrate a romance scam that affected victims throughout the United States. Th...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-13

Caregivers charged withfraud,elderabuse in Jasper County - Yahoo

JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Four people have been arrested after they exploited an elderly man with a medical condition and used his financial information to make fraudulent purchases in Jasper Coun...

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11alive.com · 2026-03-13

Scammers targetingseniorsfocus of new bipartisan Senate bill - 11Alive.com

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers push to address growi...

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sgvtribune.com · 2026-03-13

Elder fraudprevention workshop caters to Eaton fire survivors - San Gabriel Valley Tribune

By Mandy Tzoc Rodriguez The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and Pasadena Village are hosting a free fraud-prevention workshop for older adults Wednesday, March 18, providing resources and brin...

Government Impersonation General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness

choice.com.au · 2026-03-13

Banks not doing their part to stop financialelderabuse - CHOICE

Checked for accuracy by our qualified fact-checkers and verifiers. Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE The Banking Code of Practice confers a duty on banks to be on the lookout for s...

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ca.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-13

Young Canadians say they know AI scams when they see them — the data suggests otherwise

Younger Canadians may feel confident about spotting online scams, but they’re also the most likely to fall victim. That’s according to a new poll from Scotiabank, which found that Canadians aged 18 t...

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2news.com · 2026-03-12

Jury convicts California man in $500,000elder fraud scam | Local News | 2news.com

Investigators say Amit Bhanwala-Singh is a member of a large fraud group that targets older and vulnerable citizens. A California man involved in a large fraud ring has been found guilty after scammi...

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katiecouric.com · 2026-03-12

Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks Against Scams for VulnerableSeniors- Katie Couric Media

The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. "The person said he was an officer of the Department of Criminal Investigations...

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kltv.com · 2026-03-12

4 caretakers accused in Jasper Countyelderexploitation case - KLTV.com

JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people for allegedly stealing about $50,000 from an elderly man in their care. The sheriff’s office said on Feb. 23 depu...

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bethesdamagazine.com · 2026-03-12

Judge orders Gaithersburg woman to pay more than $1M to victims of money laundering

Tanoa Tanoh also sentenced to serve 30 months in federal prison A Gaithersburg woman was sentenced to serve roughly two and a half years in federal prison in connection with a money laundering scheme...

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wpdh.com · 2026-03-12

$10 Million Stolen in OnlineRomance Scam

For years, the internet has joked about mysterious emails from wealthy foreign princes promising riches. But federal prosecutors say these scams have modernized becoming far more sophisticated and fa...

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kimt.com · 2026-03-12

Romance scammers entenced: Iowa victims lost $1.5M | News | kimt.com

DES MOINES, Iowa — Naabanyin Aniagyei-Cobbold, a Connecticut man, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a romance scam that targeted victims nationwide, including in central Iowa....

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ottumwaradio.com · 2026-03-12

Connecticut Man Sentenced to Nine Years' Imprisonment for Participating in a Nationwide ...

A Connecticut man was sentenced on March 5, 2026, to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected victims across the cou...

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shorelinemedia.net · 2026-03-12

Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them | News | shorelinemedia.net

Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? –Almost 80 Dear ...

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kiplinger.com · 2026-03-12

Investing Scams: How to Protect Yourself and Your Money | Kiplinger

Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more. Delivered daily. Enter your email in the box and click Sign Me Up. You are now ...

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consumerfed.org · 2026-03-12

Americans Estimated to Lose $119 Billion Annually to Online Scams

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) projects that Americans are losing an estimated $119 billion every year to online scams. This “true” cost of scams is over...

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stthomastoday.ca · 2026-03-12

What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Free information session is designed to protect ...

Protecting seniors from increasingly sophisticated fraud and financial scams is the focus of a free information session hosted by MP Andrew Lawton and the St. Thomas Police Service. Seniors’ fraud is...

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nbcnews.com · 2026-03-11

Scams could now cost Americans $119 billion a year, study finds

According to a new Consumer Federation of America study, Americans lose at least $119 billion annually to scams—far exceeding the FBI's reported $16.6 billion in losses for 2024—based on estimates that only 14% of scams are reported to authorities. Investment scams, particularly "pig butchering" schemes involving fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency fraud, represent the most economically devastating category, with actual losses estimated at $46.6 billion compared to reported losses of $6.6 billion. The CFA recommends regulating data brokers to reduce scammers' access to personal information used to target vulnerable populations.

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fox61.com · 2026-03-11

2 plead guilty of defrauding millions from victims of online scams | fox61.com

HARTFORD, Connecticut — Two men pleaded guilty in Hartford Federal Court to charges related to receiving, moving, and converting millions of dollars stolen from victims of online scams. Prosecutors s...

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thepilot.com · 2026-03-11

Don't Be a Victim: Senior Enrichment Center Presents ' Scam Jam' | Features - The Pilot

Each year, seniors are often targeted by scammers and fall victim to some type of financial fraud, leading to significant losses. In 2023 alone, older adults lost approximately $3.4 billion to various...

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latrobebulletinnews.com · 2026-03-11

Savvy Senior: Top senior scams and how to avoid them | Columnists - The Latrobe Bulletin

Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? Journalist and se...

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jdsupra.com · 2026-03-11

2025 in Review: Major Fraud Events and What We Can Learn From Them | Ankura

[author: Dov Soloman] The fraud landscape in 2025 has consisted of investigations into investment, cryptocurrency, and other cyber frauds, as well as key enforcement changes in both the U.S. and UK. ...

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kffhealthnews.org · 2026-03-11

Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks Against Scams for VulnerableSeniors- KFF Health News

The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Criminal Investigations...

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thelundreport.org · 2026-03-11

Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerableseniors| The Lund Report

The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Criminal Investigations...

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thebusinessjournal.com · 2026-03-11

Fresno couple on trial for allegedly looting Sherwood Forest Golf Club owner's estate

Gina Abercrombie (left) and Justin Teel (right) sit alongside a defense attorney during opening statements in their Fresno County elder fraud trial Monday. ABC30 screenshot A Fresno County jury heard...

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wusf.org · 2026-03-11

Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerableseniors- WUSF

The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Criminal Investigations...

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