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aarp.org · 2026-03-12

It often begins quietly: an unexpected message, a call that sounds official, a request that feels urgent enough to override doubt. Fraud rarely announces itself. It slips into ordinary moments, disgui...

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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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purdue.edu · 2026-03-12

Stay alert this tax season: Common scams, how to avoid them - News

Scams are becoming more sophisticated each year, often mimicking official IRS communications or using new technologies to deceive taxpayers. Below are common tax-time threats to watch for and steps in...

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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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dailymaverick.co.za · 2026-03-11

SA's Benjamin Mauerberger embroiled in 'Thailand state capture' accusations, billion-dollar ...

South African-born Benjamin Mauerberger’s name has cropped up in a global scandal involving suspicions of money laundering, human trafficking and organised criminality rooted in China. Now Thailand, w...

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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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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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gilmermirror.com · 2026-03-11

Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks Against Scams for VulnerableSeniors- The Gilmer Mirror

By Paula Span March 10, 2026 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 Departm...

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jewishpressgulfcoast.com · 2026-03-10

Standing Guard: How Our Community Can PreventElder Fraud- Florida's Gulf Coast Edition

Elder fraud is a growing and costly problem. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), Americans aged 60 and older reported nearly $4.9 billion in losse...

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radaronline.com · 2026-03-10

Nancy Guthrie Case Turns Dark as Former FBI RaiseElderAbuse Theory - RadarOnline

March 9 2026, Published 12:32 p.m. ET The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has taken a troubling turn, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Weeks into the search for the missing 84-year-...

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americanbanker.com · 2026-03-10

Inside the $16.6B fight to stop America's scam epidemic | American Banker

Overview bullets generated by AI with editorial review Financial institutions and lawmakers agree on a bipartisan basis that the $16.6 billion fraud and scam epidemic requires a whole-of-government r...

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newsroom.paypal-corp.com · 2026-03-10

Common Scams and How to Stop Them - PayPal Newsroom

PayPal and Venmo take our commitment to protect our customers very seriously, and we want to arm you with the information you need to stay safe. Scammers are getting smarter, but so can you. Bad actor...

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fox23.com · 2026-03-10

BBB looks back on the top 5 scams of 2025 | News - fox23.com

FOX23 is sharing a list of the top scams of 2025. The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma just released the list and these scams could still catch you or a loved one off guard this year. FOX23...

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cbs19news.com · 2026-03-10

AARP warns taxpayers to watch for scams during tax season | News - cbs19news.com

As tax season continues, officials are reminding people to be cautious about sharing personal information to avoid becoming victims of scams. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- As tax season contin...

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macaudailytimes.com.mo · 2026-03-09

Total scam losses of MOP300 million last year nearly match 2023 record

PJ director Sit Chong Meng The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported that the number of online fraud cases last year totaled 810, reflecting a downward trend, yet noted that total losses have returned to th...

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wcax.com · 2026-03-09

IRS scams spiking during tax time - WCAX

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With tax season underway, scammers are wasting no time in trying to get your hard-earned money. Aggressive robocalls have been surging, with criminals impersonating the IRS a...

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news.usps.com · 2026-03-08

Here's what Link covered March 1-7 - USPS Employee News

National Consumer Protection Week was March 1-7, and Link shone a light on some of the many ways crooks, quacks and con artists ply their trade. This includes a new tool at their disposal: artificial...

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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-08

4 Tax Refund Scams To Watch Out For - Yahoo Finance

Tax season is already stressful for many people. The last thing you need is a fake text about your tax refund or a call claiming you owe money. For You: Stimulus Checks in the Form of Tax Refunds? W...

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Florida, Arizona Senators Launch War On Scammers With “National Slam The Scam Day”

A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. Senate is taking a stand against the rising tide of financial fraud by officially designating March 5th as “National Slam the Scam Day.” Led by Chairman Rick Scott a...

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coloradosun.com · 2026-03-08

What's Working: Imposter- scam complaints decline in Colorado, but consumer complaints hit record

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Six arrested in gold coin scheme targetingseniors, Friendswood PD says - AOL.com

Suspects who posed as federal employees in order to defraud vulnerable people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars have been arrested, according to the Friendswood Police Department. Calling it an...

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americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07

True crime, fakeromance: Inside one victim's fight with banks | American Banker

An elderly man with dementia was systematically drained of $337,000 in a sophisticated, Cyprus-based "romance scam" that some banks failed to stop — and instead are retaining high-powered defense lawy...

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news.usps.com · 2026-03-07

Scammers were no match for these employees - USPS

In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, which runs through Saturday, March 7, “People” is revisiting several recent situations where USPS employees sensed a scam and acted accordingly. •...

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newswire.ca · 2026-03-07

Younger Canadians most confident in spotting AI- scams are also most likely to fall forfraud

79% of young Canadians know how to identify fraud, but 82% worry AI will result in more sophisticated financial scams TORONTO, March 6, 2026 /CNW/ - Most young Canadians believe they're able to spot ...

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wkyt.com · 2026-03-06

Good Question: What are the signs of an online scam? - WKYT

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There are a wide variety of online scams that involve people trying to steal money or even your personal information. For today’s Good Question, a viewer asks, I’ve been playing swee...

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irs.gov · 2026-03-06

Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2026: IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for dangerous threats

IR-2026-30, March 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, bus...

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wftv.com · 2026-03-06

'That was my nest egg': Retired Daytona Beach woman scammed out of $135000 - WFTV

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla — A Daytona Beach woman fell victim to a scam that’s changed her life forever. “I’m terrified. I can’t eat. I can’t sleep. That was, you know, that was my nest egg,” said Carol Ann...

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foxnews.com · 2026-03-05

Consumer Protection Week warns of legal data broker privacy threats - Fox News

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, you hear warnings about phishing emails, fake IRS calls and ident...

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readingeagle.com · 2026-03-05

Protect yourself from the latest scams in the age of AI - Reading Eagle

It’s no secret that older adults are often the targets of scams that seek to steal our personal or financial information. According to FBI data, individuals over age 60 submitted 140,000 complaints a...

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cbsnews.com · 2026-03-05

Fulton County Sheriff's Office warns of scam text claiming recipients owe traffic citation fines

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam message circulating that falsely claims recipients owe money for a traffic citation. In a social media alert, the sheriff's office...

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khon2.com · 2026-03-05

National Consumer Protection Week, BBB have helpful tips - KHON2

HONOLULU (KHON2) — National Consumer Week is a time to get all the latest information on how to stay safe. The Better Business Bureau has got several tips on how to avoid scams. According to the BBB ...

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washingtonjewishweek.com · 2026-03-05

SeniorResources: Scams AffectingSeniors- Washington Jewish Week

Everyone has been told not to share personal information with strangers or give money for a scenario that seems too good to be true. Yet during 2024, scammers stole $12.5 billion from Americans, accor...

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aol.com · 2026-03-05

ModernDating Scams: 7 Money Schemes Men Fall For on Apps Every Day - AOL

The digital dating world feels exciting, fast, and full of possibilities, almost like walking into a crowded party where someone interesting might be waiting across the room. But not every smiling pro...

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news.usps.com · 2026-03-04

Some swindlers make crime a matter of the heart - USPS Employee News

During National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, the Postal Inspection Service is warning employees and customers about not only AI scams, but also romance scams. Scammers use social media and da...

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pcmag.com · 2026-03-04

Nope, the IRS Is Not Texting You: 7 Smart Ways to Avoid Tax Scams on Your Phone

Tax season is prime time for distractions, fear, and financial stress in many households. Unfortunately, those factors create a perfect environment for online scams to flourish. That's why, from now t...

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wowt.com · 2026-03-04

What to know about gift card draining scams- WOWT

(Aging Untold) — Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, gift cards could be considered one of the most reliable last-minute gifts of all time. However, scammers have found a way to deplete gift card...

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atlantanewsfirst.com · 2026-03-04

Fulton County officials warn of text message scam- Atlanta News First

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fulton County officials are warning about fraudulent text messages requesting immediate payments for fake toll violations. Residents of Fulton County and the City ...

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pressherald.com · 2026-03-04

Maine Law Court hears oral arguments in $1.3Melder scam case

Does a financial adviser have a fiduciary duty to protect a client from being scammed out of their retirement savings? Or can the adviser “simply watch their diminished-capacity client walk off a fin...

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hrichina.substack.com · 2026-03-04

China's Religious Crackdown Continues: Hefei Ganquan ChurchEldersSentenced for ...

Crackdowns on unregistered “house churches” in China have recently ramped up as part of the government’s efforts to prevent free exercise of religion and restrict religious activities to state sanctio...

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cbsnews.com · 2026-03-03

Increasingelder frauda "huge concern," FBI and NYC officials say - CBS News

The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year. "Elder fraud is a huge concern for us," Michael Ratta, special ...

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irishtimes.com · 2026-03-02

'I feel so stupid': Victim's shame atfallingfor 'classic' €30000 invoice scam- The Irish Times

A reader was pretty certain she was too savvy and smart to ever be taken in by scam artists – until she was, and lost tens of thousands of euro in a matter of minutes. Months on from when she fell vi...

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ibtimes.com.au · 2026-03-02

Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Statewide Ban on Crypto ATMs Amid Surge in Elder Fraud Scams

Minnesota lawmakers have introduced legislation that would impose a complete ban on cryptocurrency kiosks — commonly known as crypto ATMs or Bitcoin ATMs — across the state, marking one of the most ag...

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news.usps.com · 2026-03-02

There's a new way scammers are targeting victims – USPS Employee News

The Postal Inspection Service is reminding employees and customers during National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7 to beware of artificial intelligence scams. Scammers are now using artificial int...

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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-02

U.S. Postal Inspectors Warn Customers to Avoid Scams that Use Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning U.S. Postal Service customers that scams using artificial intelligence (AI) make old cons and tricks appear more...

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wsls.com · 2026-03-02

IRS launches page allowing people to confidentially report tax fraud, scams, evasion

The IRS announced they have launched a new web page that would allow people to report tax fraud, scams, evasion, and other illegal tax-related activities confidentially. “Improvements to the IRS frau...

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mirror.co.uk · 2026-03-02

I was looking forlovebut one word from handsome stranger was terrifying lesson

"It wasn’t simply one person trying their luck, but a system," says Tracy of her romance scammer Scrolling through her notifications on an online dating site, one caught Tracy Cray’s eye. ‘Ritchie’ w...

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wsj.com · 2026-03-01

How to Protect Yourself From Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults

The Wall Street Journal provides a comprehensive guide to protecting older adults from the most common financial scams, including government impersonation, tech support fraud, romance scams, and investment schemes. The article covers practical prevention steps and warning signs, emphasizing that scammers increasingly use AI and social engineering to target seniors' savings.

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