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thetimes.com
· 2025-12-07
Kylee Dennis, a 55-year-old former Australian police officer, founded Two Face Investigations in 2023 after her own mother nearly fell victim to a romance scam, and now poses as "Samantha," a fake online persona, to identify and report romance scammers who target vulnerable adults. Romance scams have surged globally, with Australians losing A$23.6 million in 2024 and the UK reporting a 20 percent increase, with victims over 61 being particularly susceptible due to financial stability combined with loneliness and lower digital literacy. Notable cases include a 64-year-old retiree who lost $57
news18.com
· 2025-12-07
A middle-class man in Rajkot, Gujarat, lost Rs 8.85 lakh to a loan scam after transferring funds to a fraudster posing as a lender who promised loan approval and only received Rs 50,000 in refund. The article outlines five key warning signs of loan fraud: illegitimate upfront processing fees, unauthorized commission requests, unofficial WhatsApp communications from individuals rather than banks, unrealistic loan disbursal timelines requiring advance payments, and dealing with third-party agents instead of contacting banks directly. Borrowers are advised to work only with legitimate lenders who deduct fees from loan amounts and disburse funds promptly after document verification.
lbc.co.uk
· 2025-12-07
Approximately 16% of UK adults serve as "financial carers" for older or vulnerable relatives, typically beginning this role in their 30s to help manage bills, track accounts, and protect against scams. Financial carers often experience personal financial strain, with over one-fifth using their own money to cover relatives' expenses and many reducing work hours, while facing knowledge gaps about pensions and financial management. The research highlights the need for better financial education and support tools to help carers manage their dual responsibilities effectively.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-07
The Placer County Sheriff's Office warned local businesses about a credit card fraud scheme where scammers purchase items using fraudulent or stolen credit cards, have them picked up by couriers, and then initiate chargebacks weeks later—leaving businesses without product or payment. Businesses are advised to scrutinize large or unusual purchases from new customers, verify the identity of pickup persons, and trust their instincts when transactions seem suspicious.
richmondsunsetnews.com
· 2025-12-07
This is an educational awareness piece in which California Assemblymember Catherine Stefani announces two free "Senior Scam Stopper" workshops designed to help seniors and their families recognize and prevent fraud. The events, held in partnership with the California Department of Consumer Affairs and featuring experts from state agencies and law enforcement, will cover common scams including fraudulent contractors, identity theft, Medicare fraud, lottery schemes, and mail fraud.
thenigerianvoice.com
· 2025-12-07
A BBC Three documentary documents the growing epidemic of sextortion scams, particularly targeting teenage boys through social media, with unprecedented filmed access to a Nigerian scam operation ("hustle kingdom") where criminals use AI deepfake technology to impersonate victims. The UK's National Crime Agency reports approximately 110 sextortion cases monthly, while the FBI recorded 55,000 cases in 2024—more than double the number from three years prior. The documentary highlights the tragic case of 16-year-old Evan Boettler, who died by suicide in January 2024 after being blackmailed by a scammer using a fake female profile, and reveals that scammers are investing
unionprogress.com
· 2025-12-07
Pennsylvania residents are on track to lose more money to fraud in the current year than in the previous year, with Pennsylvanians having lost approximately $400 million to scams last year and ranking eighth nationally in total fraud losses. Artificial intelligence is enabling increasingly sophisticated scams—including the "grandparent scam" where criminals use AI voice technology to impersonate family members—making traditional detection methods like spotting typos ineffective, and most scams originate from organized networks outside the U.S., making investigation and prosecution difficult. The National Elder Fraud Coordination Center, launched this year with analysts based in Pittsburgh, is working to address this growing epidemic through coordination between private and public sector partners.
nbcrightnow.com
· 2025-12-07
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office warned residents of a phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officials, sometimes using real deputies' names, and demand Bitcoin, PayPal, CashApp, or gift card payments by falsely claiming residents owe money for missed jury duty or outstanding warrants. The sheriff's office advises victims to hang up immediately, block the number, and never provide personal information or confirm details to such callers, emphasizing that legitimate law enforcement will never solicit payment by phone.
afp.gov.au
· 2025-12-07
More than 40 percent of Australian cybercrime victims experience multiple types of cybercrime within a single year, with fraud and scam victims being the most vulnerable—80 percent likely to experience another type of cybercrime. Victims who experience three or more cybercrime types are at least three times more likely to report health, financial, and legal impacts compared to single-type victims, with social impacts rising from 20 percent for single-type victims to nearly 50 percent for those experiencing all four types. The Australian Federal Police and Australian Institute of Criminology recommend prevention measures including multi-factor authentication, software updates, and reporting suspicious activity to ReportCyber, while noting that sc
abc7.com
· 2025-12-07
Event planner Juan Martin Gaspar of "VIP Eventss" in San Jose, California faces felony grand theft charges after scamming at least seven families out of tens of thousands of dollars between 2023 and 2024 for quinceañera planning services. Families paid upfront fees ranging up to $4,500 for vendors and venue reservations, but Gaspar failed to make the bookings or pay vendors, leaving families with ruined events and unreturned money. The District Attorney's office suspects additional victims beyond the seven reported cases and has ordered Gaspar to cease operations while his criminal case proceeds.
wnegradio.com
· 2025-12-07
Scammers use fake social media ads and websites to sell holiday decorations at suspiciously low prices, but deliver either tiny, poorly-made versions of advertised items or nothing at all, making refunds and customer contact impossible. The BBB advises consumers to research unfamiliar sellers, verify contact information, be skeptical of deals that seem too good to be true, and always use credit cards for online purchases to enable fraud disputes. One reported victim lost $55 after ordering large animated skeleton decorations only to receive 8-inch figurines with minimal functionality.
cantonrep.com
· 2025-12-07
**Title:** As Medicare open enrollment starts, beware health care cons coming your way
During Medicare open enrollment periods (Oct. 15-Dec. 7 for Medicare; Nov. 1-Jan. 15 for Healthcare.gov), scammers make unsolicited calls and texts impersonating Medicare or healthcare brokers, pressuring callers to provide Social Security numbers and Medicare ID numbers under the guise of enrolling them in cheaper plans with better coverage. The article advises consumers to avoid unsolicited contacts, never share government-issued numbers with unknown callers, access plans only through official websites (Medicare.gov or Healthcare.gov), and report suspected fraud to
wvnews.com
· 2025-12-07
The Vandalia CEOS Club held an educational meeting where members learned about scams targeting seniors, including telephone, internet, financial, and homeowner scams, with discussion led by Helen McClain on identifying and avoiding these frauds. Club members shared personal experiences and fraud prevention tips during the session.
facebook.com
· 2025-12-07
**Summary:**
Pasadena Credit Union is hosting a free anti-fraud workshop for seniors on October 16 to educate older adults on protecting themselves from fraud. The community workshop aims to provide education and awareness about fraud prevention strategies.
marinij.com
· 2025-12-07
Fraud affects people of all ages, with younger adults actually reporting scams more frequently than older generations. The article presents a real case where a bank employee helped prevent a $125,000 wire transfer scam targeting an elderly client whose "niece" claimed to need money in Amsterdam—red flags included a misspelled name, wrong location, and no contact in over 10 years. The piece outlines seven common scam warning signs (pressure to act immediately, suspicious email addresses, requests for financial information, unexpected contact, unusual payment methods, overpayment refunds, and "too good to be true" offers) and recommends verifying information with trusted sources, reporting fraud to the FTC,
wtoc.com
· 2025-12-07
A fraudulent email scam circulating Jasper County, South Carolina targeted residents by sending fake invoices allegedly from Jasper County and requesting wire transfers for inflated amounts. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office alerted the public that the county's Planning & Zoning Department does not send invoices via email and will never request wire transfers, advising residents to verify the legitimacy of any invoice before sending payment.
newstribune.com
· 2025-12-07
This article does not contain information relevant to elder fraud, scams, or elder abuse. It describes a routine AARP chapter membership meeting with patriotic decorations and commemorative activities, but includes no discussion of fraud, scams, or fraudulent schemes targeting older adults.
irvinetimes.com
· 2025-12-07
Eighty percent of people worry about older friends and family being scammed online, with concerns heightened by bank closures forcing over-65s to rely on digital services; a 74-year-old woman lost approximately £20,000 to a Bitcoin investment scam involving a deepfake video of a celebrity. Virgin Media O2 is launching free "scam school" sessions across the UK to help vulnerable people recognize and prevent fraud as part of Get Online Week awareness efforts.
saharareporters.com
· 2025-12-07
A sextortion network operating from Lagos, Nigeria targeted 16-year-old Evan Boettler from Missouri, using a fake female account to coerce him into sharing explicit images before blackmailing him; Evan died by suicide 90 minutes after receiving an extortion message. The investigation exposed "Yahoo Boys" operating sophisticated sextortion and romance scams from "Hustle Kingdoms" in Nigeria, deliberately targeting Western youth, though the case went unsolved when a telecom provider failed to retain digital evidence. Sextortion reports have more than doubled globally, with 55,000 cases reported in the U.S. in 2024 and 110 monthly reports in
globalnews.ca
· 2025-12-07
**Catfishing Scam Alert at Gander International Airport**
Gander International Airport in Newfoundland reported a significant increase in catfishing victims, with six cases identified in one month, predominantly affecting elderly and widowed individuals who traveled to meet online romantic partners that did not exist. The scammers typically build relationships over weeks or months, extract money from victims, and use fake travel itineraries to lure them to the airport. RCMP officials note that victims are often too traumatized or humiliated to report the fraud to family members, and recommend families watch for warning signs such as online partners who consistently avoid in-person meetings or request money during
gazettenet.com
· 2025-12-07
Between 2023 and May 2025, the FBI's Boston Division documented 103 courier-based fraud schemes targeting elderly Massachusetts residents, resulting in over $26 million in losses, with 59 victims (98% over age 60) losing $18.6 million collectively. The scams typically impersonated family members, government officials, or tech support to convince victims to withdraw cash or gold bars for couriers to collect, with similar schemes causing approximately $186.2 million in losses nationwide during the same period. The FBI recommends victims report fraud immediately to ic3.gov or the DOJ Elder Justice hotline at 1-833-FRAUD-11 and advises
nextgov.com
· 2025-12-07
A coalition of over 80 public, private, and nonprofit organizations released a strategy calling for the U.S. government to treat scams as a national security crisis, noting that transnational criminal organizations use fraud proceeds to fund human trafficking and other crimes. With Americans losing an estimated $158 billion annually to fraud and no single federal agency coordinating anti-scam efforts, the task force recommends modernizing law enforcement databases, strengthening identity verification systems, and establishing cross-sector collaboration to make scams less profitable. The report highlights cases like a Mexican cartel-run timeshare fraud scheme that defrauded 6,000 U.S. victims of nearly $300 million between 2019
today.marquette.edu
· 2025-12-07
Marquette University Police Department issued a warning about online and phone scams targeting emails, calls, and text messages designed to steal personal information or money. The advisory provides prevention tips including: verifying suspicious contacts by calling organizations back using trusted numbers, not clicking email links, reporting phishing emails directly, and resetting passwords if compromised. Additional safeguards include spotting imposters, conducting online searches before trusting requests, not relying on caller ID, avoiding upfront payments, using secure payment methods, and consulting trusted contacts before sharing information or money.
bbc.co.uk
· 2025-12-07
A 79-year-old woman from Manchester was scammed out of £500 after responding to a social media advert for older models, paying fees for professional photoshoots and a supposed cruise line modeling job that never materialized. The scam, which has evolved to target elderly people as the fashion industry embraces older models, typically involves charging victims hundreds of pounds for fake portfolios and fabricated job opportunities, with scammers repeatedly extracting money through promised lucrative contracts. To avoid this scam, experts recommend never paying upfront for modeling work, verifying companies through official channels like Companies House, and using secure payment methods with buyer protection such as PayPal's "goods and services" option
fox5dc.com
· 2025-12-07
Chase Bank warns customers of escalating scams where fraudsters impersonate bank staff and law enforcement to pressure victims into withdrawing cash or transferring funds to fake "safe accounts" or couriers, with caller ID spoofing making these schemes increasingly convincing. Nearly half of Chase-reported scams originate on social media platforms through fake listings, phony job/rental offers, and romance schemes, with scammers exploiting irreversible payment methods like Zelle and wire transfers. Chase advises customers to verify callers independently, avoid sharing banking credentials, use secure payment channels, and report suspicious activity to the FTC and the bank immediately.
spectrumlocalnews.com
· 2025-12-07
New York State officials are warning residents about a surge in scams targeting people receiving tax refunds and rebate checks totaling billions of dollars this fall, including fake texts, calls, and emails impersonating state agencies. The state advises New Yorkers not to click links, call back suspicious contacts, or share personal information, and to report suspicious communications to 7726 (SPAM) or call the Consumer Protection help line at 1-800-697-1220. Officials emphasize that legitimate refund checks require no verification since amounts are pre-calculated from tax filings, so any requests to confirm personal details are red flags.
kwch.com
· 2025-12-07
The Better Business Bureau issued a warning about a phishing scam affecting people nationwide, with over 1,500 reports of callers claiming to represent loan companies and requesting personal information to defraud victims. The scam typically involves harassing voicemails from individuals claiming to be named Jessica or Evelyn, and victims can protect themselves by verifying company legitimacy, refusing to share information with unsolicited callers, and independently calling back companies using official phone numbers rather than numbers provided by the callers.
wiley.law
· 2025-12-07
The Aspen Institute Report identifies that American households lose over $1 billion weekly to various scams including imposter fraud, phishing, and cybersquatting, threatening economic security and consumer trust in digital systems. The report recommends a multi-sector approach involving government agencies, private industry, and nonprofits, with key recommendations including modernizing legal frameworks to clarify company fraud prevention duties, enhancing law enforcement collaboration with financial institutions, improving technological detection systems, establishing scam prevention as a national priority, and increasing public awareness through education campaigns.
malaymail.com
· 2025-12-07
Employment scams have surged over 1,000% from May through July, with fraudsters using sophisticated tactics including fake job listings, impersonated recruiters, and AI-generated content to deceive job seekers. Nicole Becker, a 37-year-old from Oregon, fell victim to an elaborate two-week scam involving a fake sportswear company that requested she purchase equipment for reimbursement—a common tactic that cost victims an average of $1,471 per scam, totaling $12 billion in losses last year. The FTC warns that a tight labor market combined with generative AI has made these schemes harder to detect, particularly targeting vulnerable first-time
newsday.com
· 2025-12-07
A 74-year-old East Rockaway woman lost $117,000 in a computer fraud scam after receiving a deceptive message claiming her computer was compromised and being instructed to withdraw cash to "safeguard" her funds. Jinqin Jiang, 46, of Brooklyn, was arrested and charged with third-degree attempted grand larceny and resisting arrest; he was subsequently turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement after being identified as a Chinese national who entered the country illegally. Police are continuing to investigate and seek additional co-conspirators involved in the scam.
cutoday.info
· 2025-12-07
Criminals stole a record $1.03 trillion worldwide in 2024, prompting fintech company Velera to launch a new Risk Mitigation Ecosystem designed to help credit unions combat increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics including card-not-present scams, synthetic ID fraud, account takeovers, and authorized push payment (APP) scams. The cloud-based solution uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze multi-channel consumer data and detect fraudulent patterns in real time, addressing both traditional fraud and emerging threats like consumer-engaged fraud that exploit social engineering.
grandrapidsmn.com
· 2025-12-07
Minnesota Aging Pathways is hosting a free virtual presentation on November 12, 2025, from 10-11:30 a.m. to educate older adults on health care fraud, waste, and abuse prevention, including how to detect and report scams. The presentation, informed by the Senior Medicare Patrol federal program, addresses the rising trend of scammers targeting seniors and provides strategies for protecting personal information. Minnesota Aging Pathways, a free statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging, offers this educational opportunity to help older Minnesotans and caregivers stay safe from fraud.
nanaimonewsnow.com
· 2025-12-07
A Parksville senior lost approximately $200,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scam that began in June after being referred by a friend. The scam used what appeared to be a legitimate trading platform and initially showed quick returns on a $2,500 investment, prompting the victim to increase their investment substantially over several months before reporting it to Oceanside RCMP in September.
tampabay28.com
· 2025-12-07
Online and text message scams targeting seniors in Hillsborough County, Florida are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with common tactics including pop-up warnings that trick users into clicking malicious links, fake tech support calls that charge victims for non-existent repairs, and text messages impersonating toll collection agencies or job offers. Cybersecurity experts recommend avoiding clicking links from untrusted sources, refusing to share personal information, and creating strong, unique passphrases (16+ characters) for online accounts to protect against these evolving threats.
bitdefender.com
· 2025-12-07
Bitdefender's October 2025 "They Wear Our Faces" campaign highlights a surge in AI-driven fraud targeting Americans, who reported over $12.5 billion in fraud losses in 2024. The campaign exposes how scammers use deepfake technology, voice cloning, and personalized impersonation across email, SMS, and social media, with the U.S. receiving 37% of global spam between March-September 2025. Top threats include phishing impersonating Microsoft, Amazon, and Costco, along with increasingly sophisticated SMS scams and AI-powered deepfake videos promoting fake cryptocurrency investments.
yourvalley.net
· 2025-12-07
The Sun City Home Owners Association hosted a Safety and Fraud Townhall on October 8 to educate residents about protecting themselves from scams, featuring presentations from Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan, County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, and County Supervisor Debbie Lesko. According to FBI data, seniors lost over $3.4 billion to fraud in 2023—an 11% increase from 2022—making this educational event a timely resource for the vulnerable population.
southgreynews.ca
· 2025-12-07
The Hanover Police Service is investigating a romance scam that defrauded a local resident of approximately $117,000 since 2021, with similar scams affecting many victims across Canada for hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. The scam typically involves perpetrators posing as romantic interests online who build emotional connections before requesting money under false pretenses such as medical emergencies or business investments. Police urge residents to report suspicious online interactions and remind the public that legitimate relationships should not involve secrecy or repeated financial requests.
thelogicalindian.com
· 2025-12-07
A 50-year-old MNC professional from Gurugram lost ₹73.42 lakh in a romance-scam investment fraud after meeting a woman on the dating app Bumble in August-September 2025, who convinced him to invest in a fake stock trading platform through emotional manipulation and fabricated profit screens shown via Telegram. The victim was blocked when attempting withdrawal and told to pay an additional release fee; Gurugram Cyber Police launched an investigation and warned the public that romance-driven financial scams are rising in urban India, with perpetrators using deepfake technology and social engineering tactics that make detection difficult. Experts advise verifying investment credentials
enlacelatinonc.org
· 2025-12-07
A Privacy Journal study ranks North Carolina 35th out of 50 states for online dating safety, citing high rates of romance scams, identity theft, fraud, violent crime, STDs, and registered sex offenders. Romance scammers typically use fake identities on dating platforms, requesting money for emergencies or travel while avoiding in-person meetings, and the North Carolina Department of Justice warns vulnerable individuals to never send money to online contacts they haven't met and to report suspected scams to 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
bbc.com
· 2025-12-07
A 79-year-old woman from Manchester was scammed out of £500 by a fraudulent modelling agency after responding to a social media advertisement for mature models; she was charged £200 for an initial photoshoot and £300 for a second one under the promise of a lucrative cruise line job that never materialized. A similar victim, 73-year-old Roland Parker, lost approximately £1,000 to the same scam across multiple fake job opportunities. Experts warn that reputable agencies never charge upfront fees, and victims should verify companies through official channels, use buyer-protected payment methods (avoiding "friends and family" transfers), and be wary of artificial urgency
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-07
Romance scams involve fraudsters creating fake online personas to build emotional connections with victims before requesting money, with the FBI reporting $3.5 billion in losses among users over 60 in 2023—a nearly five-fold increase from 2018. Red flags include refusing video chats, using minimal profile pictures, moving conversations to unregulated platforms, and mentioning financial troubles or requesting banking information. Victims can protect themselves by verifying identities through video chat, being cautious about personal information, avoiding money transfers to unknown accounts, and using social media and reverse image searches to authenticate potential matches.
boston.gov
· 2025-12-07
Scammers are impersonating Boston City Health Benefits and Insurance (HBI) staff, using spoofed caller ID to contact employees and pressure them into revealing sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, Medicare numbers, and banking details. HBI will never request this information over the phone and legitimate contact only occurs through official letters, @boston.gov emails, or phone calls initiated by the employee themselves. To protect yourself, avoid relying on caller ID, never provide personal information unless you initiated contact, and verify any request by calling HBI directly at 617-635-4570.
acnnewswire.com
· 2025-12-07
The Global Anti-Scam Alliance released the 2025 Global State of Scams Report, surveying 46,000 adults across 42 countries and finding that 57% experienced a scam in the past year with 23% losing money. Shopping scams were most common (54% of victims), followed by investment and unexpected money scams (48% each), with South America, Africa, and Oceania experiencing the highest rates of financial losses. The report emphasizes that despite 73% of adults feeling confident in recognizing scams, awareness campaigns alone are insufficient, and stronger international collaboration, better prevention tools, and cross-sector accountability are needed to combat this growing global threat.
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-07
Scammers are creating fake e-commerce websites and phishing schemes targeting parents during seasonal shopping events like back-to-school, particularly exploiting demand for viral items such as Labubu dolls. Parents should watch for red flags including misspelled URLs, poor website design, unrealistic deals, and suspicious payment methods, and verify sites through HTTPS checks and customer reviews before purchasing. According to F-Secure's 2025 Scam Intelligence Report, U.S. scam rates doubled from 2024 to 2025, with digital natives being twice as vulnerable as seniors, as scammers increasingly use AI-powered and psychologically manipulative tactics.
wmur.com
· 2025-12-07
This Consumer Reports advisory warns online shoppers about common scams during peak shopping seasons like Amazon Prime Days. Shoppers should avoid responding to suspicious texts or emails requesting personal information, avoid deals that sound too good to be true, and be cautious when purchasing through third-party platforms like Facebook Marketplace where prepayment requests and payment failures are common red flags. Consumers can protect themselves by verifying unexpected messages through alternative contact methods, using credit cards instead of payment apps for better fraud protection, and independently confirming any requests from authority figures (such as managers) asking them to purchase gift cards.
stimson.org
· 2025-12-07
Southeast Asia faces a rapidly escalating scam epidemic, with 79% of adults exposed to scams in the past year and global scam losses exceeding $1 trillion annually, threatening the region's digital economy projected to reach $1 trillion in five years. Scammers are leveraging advanced technologies like AI, instant payments, and encrypted messaging to conduct sophisticated cross-border fraud schemes including fake job offers, romance scams, and investment fraud. The article recommends that governments, companies, and civil society organizations collaborate through strengthened institutions, cross-border data-sharing, regional working groups, and partnerships to combat this transnational criminal activity.
cleveland.com
· 2025-12-07
An 81-year-old Mayfield Heights resident lost $9,600 in a grandparent scam after receiving a call from someone posing as an attorney claiming his granddaughter was in jail following a car crash. The scammers used a black SUV courier to collect cash from his home and then called back demanding an additional $9,600, claiming a pregnant woman had miscarried. The victim discovered the fraud when he contacted family members and learned his granddaughter was safe.
nivervillecitizen.com
· 2025-12-07
Phone scams targeting Canadians have become increasingly prevalent, with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reporting 15,941 fraud victims and $284 million in losses between January-June 2024. Common scams include phishing attempts, fake job offers via text, and spoofed calls impersonating legitimate companies like banks and airlines, often exploiting personal data obtained through data breaches. Experts emphasize that scammers target individuals across all demographics, including those who believe they are too savvy to fall victim, and stress the importance of organizations better protecting personal information to prevent these crimes.
travelpulse.ca
· 2025-12-07
Staff at Gander International Airport in Newfoundland have warned the public about a sharp increase in catfishing scams, where victims—often elderly and isolated—arrive at the airport believing they are meeting an online romantic partner who does not exist. The airport documented approximately six cases in one month, with victims frequently sending money and arriving with flowers and dressed formally, only to discover their online partner is fake. Airport officials and RCMP urge the public to monitor vulnerable loved ones for signs of online romance manipulation and report suspicious activity to authorities.
acronis.com
· 2025-12-07
The Acronis Cyber Foundation and Digital Literacy Project are hosting a free cyber safety workshop for seniors on October 11, 2025, in Stoughton, Massachusetts, to address the vulnerability of older adults to online fraud. According to the FBI's 2024 Internet Crime Report, seniors aged 60+ experienced the highest monetary losses from cyberattacks at $4.8 billion, with personal data breaches and investment scams being leading threats. The workshop will educate participants on recognizing AI-enabled deepfake scams, creating strong passwords, identifying phishing attempts, and protecting personal information.