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leaderadvertiser.com
· 2025-12-08
Up to 20% of older Americans fall victim to elder fraud annually, with losses exceeding $3.4 billion in 2023. Common scams targeting seniors include government impersonation, sweepstakes, robocalls, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams. Prevention strategies include staying educated on evolving fraud tactics, monitoring accounts regularly, maintaining open communication with family members, reporting suspicious activity immediately, and avoiding pressure to send money quickly by hanging up and calling back to verify.
q985online.com
· 2025-12-08
A phishing text scam impersonating USPS has been circulating in Illinois, luring recipients with messages about delivery issues and malicious links designed to steal personal information like Social Security numbers and credit card details. The scam exploits people who are actively expecting packages, making the fraudulent texts appear legitimate at first glance. The article advises recipients to never click links in unsolicited delivery texts, instead tracking packages directly through usps.com, and to remember that USPS does not send text messages about deliveries.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
A Kansas resident was scammed by a caller impersonating a Kansas State Treasurer employee who claimed the victim had won a lottery jackpot and needed to wire funds and load money onto a gift card to collect the winnings. The scammer promised the treasurer would deliver the winnings to the victim's home. The Kansas State Treasurer's office warned that imposter scams are rising in the state and reminded residents that legitimate government entities never request payment via gift cards or wire transfers to release funds.
newsmirror.net
· 2025-12-08
Seniors lost over $3 billion to scams in 2023, with losses reaching $1.6 billion in just the first five months of 2024, representing a significant increase year-over-year. Older adults are particularly vulnerable targets because they tend to be trusting, have financial savings, and good credit, making them attractive to con artists. Common scams targeting seniors include romance scams (where scammers pose as romantic partners to extract money) and tech support scams (where fake pop-ups trick victims into calling numbers and granting remote computer access).
ctnewsjunkie.com
· 2025-12-08
**Not an Elder Fraud Summary**
This article does not contain information about elder fraud, scams targeting seniors, or elder abuse. It is an opinion piece advocating for minimal regulation of peer-to-peer payment platforms like Zelle, arguing that proposed Senate oversight would harm small businesses and community banks. While the piece mentions fraud investigations on these platforms, it does not describe specific scams, victims, or cases relevant to the Elderus database.
fox10phoenix.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are impersonating the USPS through fake text messages claiming package delivery issues, account suspensions, or waiting packages, attempting to trick recipients into clicking malicious links that steal personal information such as social security numbers and credit card details. The USPS was the most imitated brand in phishing scams during the second quarter, prompting an official alert warning customers that legitimate USPS texts only come from 5-digit short codes and never contain links or requests without prior customer tracking number requests.
foxbusiness.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are impersonating the U.S. Postal Service through deceptive text messages claiming delivery issues or suspended accounts to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and providing personal information such as Social Security numbers, account credentials, and payment card details. The USPS warns customers that it only uses 5-digit short codes for SMS and never includes links in unsolicited texts; recipients should verify package status only through USPS.com and report suspicious messages to authorities.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder scams cost banks over $27 billion in suspicious activity in 2023, with individual losses averaging more than $33,000 per case, increasingly enabled by AI-powered voice cloning and identity masking technology. Six common scam types target older adults through two main strategies: creating urgency (tech support, government imposter, and grandparent scams) or offering too-good-to-be-true opportunities (investment, romance, and lottery scams). Protective measures include pausing when rushed, verifying identities through independent channels before acting, avoiding nontraditional payment methods, and consulting trusted third parties when emotional decisions are involved.
azbigmedia.com
· 2025-12-08
Up to 20% of older Americans fall victim to elder fraud annually, with losses totaling over $3.4 billion in 2023 and averaging $34,000 per victim, using methods like deceptive emails, phone calls, and impersonation scams. Common schemes include government impersonation, sweepstakes scams, robocalls, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams targeting seniors due to isolation and limited technical knowledge. Prevention strategies include staying informed about evolving scams, monitoring accounts regularly, maintaining open communication with family about finances, reporting suspicious activity immediately, and pausing before responding to urgent requests for money or personal information.
greenwichsentinel.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS issued a warning about rising impersonation scams targeting senior citizens, where fraudsters pose as government officials (IRS, Social Security, Medicare) or businesses to steal personal information and money. Scammers use pressure tactics, fake caller IDs, and demands for immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency to exploit victims. The IRS advises that it does not initiate contact by phone, email, or text about tax issues, and victims should hang up on unexpected calls and report scams to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
latestly.com
· 2025-12-08
Three family members in Mumbai—Santosh Vidyadhar Mishra, his son Mohan, and brother Arun—defrauded a 73-year-old electrical shop owner of INR 42.50 lakh by posing as intermediaries with connections to MHADA (Mumbai Housing and Area Development Board) officials and promising to sell him a subsidized flat in Powai. The victim paid INR 41.34 lakh in cash between 2023 and July 2024 based on fake possession letters and allotment documents, only to discover the documents were forged. Police booked the accused trio, though arrests were pending at the
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, a former New Orleans Police Department officer assigned to the Mayor's Executive Protection Unit, was federally indicted on seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements for submitting false timecards while conducting a personal romantic relationship with a city official between November 2021 and June 2024. Vappie disguised personal activities—including spending time in a city-owned apartment, sharing meals, traveling on city-funded trips, and exchanging encrypted romantic messages—as official duties while claiming to be working and receiving payment from NOPD. He faces up to 20 years in prison per wire fraud count and up to 5 years for false statements after lying
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder scams cost banks over $27 billion in 2023, with victims losing an average of $33,000 per case, increasingly facilitated by AI-enabled voice cloning and impersonation fraud. Common scams targeting older adults employ two main tactics: creating urgency (tech support, government imposter, grandparent scams) or offering too-good-to-be-true opportunities (investment, romance, lottery scams). The most effective prevention involves pausing when pressured, verifying identities through independent channels, and consulting trusted third parties before making financial decisions or sharing personal information.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office reports a sophisticated scam targeting older residents in which fraudsters send pop-up warnings claiming computers are compromised and direct victims to call a number for help. After gaining the victim's trust through multiple conversations and posing as bank fraud departments, the scammers arrange in-person cash pickups at victims' homes using fake "security codes" to appear legitimate. Victims have lost substantial sums, including cases exceeding $60,000 and $120,000, and authorities urge residents to report suspicious pop-ups or money-demanding calls and warn family members about this scheme.
rappler.com
· 2025-12-08
The Social Security System (SSS) of the Philippines warned the public about phishing text scams where scammers impersonate SSS and trick recipients into clicking malicious links by promising benefits or warning of expiring payments, which steal personal information like SSS numbers and login credentials. Members can identify fake alerts by checking that legitimate SSS messages come from "SSS" as the sender and direct users to www.sss.gov.ph, while scam messages originate from unidentified mobile numbers. The SSS Special Investigation Department investigated the incidents and reported them to the National Telecommunications Commission, and victims are advised to report fraud to law enforcement or contact SID directly.
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daytonatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder fraud is rising nationwide, costing seniors $3.4 billion annually, with Volusia County reporting $4.6 million in losses over the past year as scammers target older adults through imposter calls, investment fraud, and tech scams. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office created a three-person financial fraud unit and used a screening of the movie "Thelma"—which depicts a grandmother falling victim to an imposter scam—to educate 140+ seniors on fraud awareness and prevention. A 90-year-old attendee avoided a fake son/lawyer scam demanding $10,000 by verifying her son's location, exemplifying the importance of
dailymaverick.co.za
· 2025-12-08
This educational article distinguishes between fraud (forged documents, identity theft) and scams (convincing someone to provide money or banking details), noting that romance scams result in the highest monetary losses. The article provides guidance on protecting oneself, including using Google reverse image search to verify photos, recognizing red flags such as urgency, requests for additional payments, impersonation of legitimate companies, unrealistic returns, and unexpected phone service interruptions, and always contacting companies directly using independently sourced contact information.
wmur.com
· 2025-12-08
The Pittsburg Police Department warned residents about "brushing," an e-commerce fraud scheme in which sellers send unsolicited products to people and post fake positive reviews on their behalf to artificially boost product ratings and sales. While the scam has no direct financial impact, authorities cautioned that recipients' personal information could be compromised and used in future frauds, and advised not to pay for any follow-up calls regarding unexpected packages.
cbc.ca
· 2025-12-08
Following a global tech outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update that affected 8.5 million Windows computers, scammers are now exploiting the chaos through phishing schemes and fraudulent offers of technical support. Security experts warn that malicious actors, some impersonating CrowdStrike employees or IT support specialists, are using email, social media, and phone calls to target vulnerable individuals and businesses attempting to recover from the outage, with confirmed phishing attempts already reported in Latin America and the United Kingdom. Cybersecurity analysts note that scammers routinely capitalize on major disruptions when people are most distracted and uncertain.
indiatoday.in
· 2025-12-08
A 77-year-old Bengaluru woman lost Rs 1.2 crore over 20 days in a scam where criminals impersonated telecom department and Mumbai Crime Branch officials, threatening her with arrest for alleged money laundering and demanding she transfer funds for "verification." The scammers used fabricated documents and intimidation tactics to manipulate the victim into sharing her bank details, then disappeared after the transfer. The article advises staying vigilant against such calls, verifying caller identities through official channels, never sharing financial information with unknown callers, and remembering that genuine officials do not threaten immediate arrest or demand money transfers.
12news.com
· 2025-12-08
Jury service phone scams are increasing in Maricopa County, with fraudsters posing as law enforcement and threatening jail time unless victims pay fines via prepaid gift cards. The Maricopa County Superior Court clarified that it never demands payment by phone—fines for missing jury service can only be ordered by a judge in court—and urged residents to verify jury status directly with the court at 602-506-5879 rather than responding to unsolicited callers.
theintermountain.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS and Security Summit partners warn tax professionals to remain vigilant against evolving phishing scams and cloud-based schemes designed to steal sensitive taxpayer information, with email attacks numbering in the hundreds targeting the tax professional community year-round. The advisory details various phishing tactics including spear phishing, clone phishing, and whaling attacks that trick recipients into disclosing passwords, account numbers, and Social Security numbers. These security warnings are part of an ongoing public-private partnership effort to protect the tax system against identity theft and fraud.
redrocknews.com
· 2025-12-08
Since mid-May, fraudulent HVAC service scams have been heavily advertised on social media in Sedona and the Verde Valley, using suspicious accounts with generic photos, no business information, and minimal social presence. These "blow and go" scams typically lure homeowners with rock-bottom prices (under $200 versus legitimate rates of $500+), then either fail to perform work, do substandard jobs, or upsell unnecessary and costly services like mold removal. As of the article's date, neither local law enforcement had documented actual victims, but the National Air Duct Cleaners Association warned homeowners to watch for red flags including pressure for upfront cash payment, lack
oag.ca.gov
· 2025-12-08
Dr. Magaly Mercedes Velasquez and two employees of her Riverside County dental practice were sentenced for fraudulently billing California's Medi-Cal program approximately $800,000 between 2017 and 2019. Velasquez and her spouse Maria Jose Talavera each received 364 days in jail and were ordered to pay $770,238 in restitution, while billing manager Jessica Monique Perez received two years of probation. The scheme involved falsely splitting dental services across multiple days to maximize reimbursements from Medi-Cal, which should have reimbursed only for actual services provided rather than per-day billing.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Six Nigerian nationals were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 82 to 128 months for operating an international inheritance fraud scheme that targeted elderly U.S. victims through personalized letters claiming they were entitled to multimillion-dollar inheritances from deceased relatives. Victims were deceived into sending money for alleged delivery fees and taxes, with proceeds routed through a complex network of U.S.-based accomplices; the defendants defrauded over 400 victims and were ordered to pay more than $6 million in restitution.
tech.hindustantimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 77-year-old woman in Bengaluru lost ₹1.2 crore after fraudsters impersonated telecom and Mumbai crime branch officials, claiming she was involved in illegal activities and money laundering, then pressured her to transfer funds by presenting forged documents including a fake FIR and arrest warrant. The victim transferred the money believing it would be returned after an investigation, but the scammers became unreachable. The article recommends protective measures including verifying requests through official channels, avoiding unsolicited contact, using strong passwords with two-factor authentication, and monitoring bank accounts for suspicious activity.
thestar.com.my
· 2025-12-08
A 2024 CelcomDigi survey of 10,839 Malaysians found that 65.5% had encountered scam attempts, with phone calls being the primary method at 52.6%, and 73% reported being actual victims. Most scams involved phone impersonation where callers posing as bank or government representatives requested personal information and payments. The survey revealed low incident reporting rates, with only 6.5% contacting the National Scam Response Centre and 64% unaware the service existed, indicating a significant gap in fraud mitigation despite 87% of respondents claiming increased scam awareness.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 77-year-old woman from Bengaluru lost Rs 1.28 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme where scammers impersonated telecom and police officials, falsely accusing her of money laundering and threatening arrest using forged documents to extract her banking information. After she transferred the substantial sum under the pretense it would be returned following a fabricated investigation, the fraudsters became unreachable and she filed a police complaint. The article advises victims to verify requests through official channels, avoid sharing personal information with unsolicited callers, use strong passwords with two-factor authentication, install security software, and monitor bank accounts regularly for suspicious activity.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Jose Alejandro Zuñiga Cano, a Peruvian call center operator, pleaded guilty to his role in a $15 million transnational mail and wire fraud scheme that targeted over 30,000 Spanish-speaking U.S. residents, including elderly people and recent immigrants. Zuñiga's operation made unsolicited calls falsely claiming victims had won prizes or qualified for free English courses, then impersonated lawyers and court officials to threaten victims with arrest and immigration consequences unless they paid. He was the 12th defendant convicted in the scheme, which also included a restitution scam targeting previous victims.
oig.ssa.gov
· 2025-12-08
Two Dominican nationals, Rafael Ambiorix Rodriguez Guzman and Felix Samuel Reynoso Ventura, were extradited to the United States and charged in connection with a "grandparent scam" that defrauded hundreds of elderly Americans across multiple states out of millions of dollars. Operating from call centers in the Dominican Republic, the defendants allegedly impersonated attorneys, police officers, and court personnel, convincing elderly victims that their grandchildren needed emergency bail money or legal fees following arrests or accidents. Both men face charges including wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering conspiracy, with potential sentences of up to 20 years in prison per count.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Senior citizens lose approximately $3 billion annually to elder fraud, with scammers increasingly targeting seniors due to their financial security and trusting nature. The article identifies eight common scams affecting elderly individuals, including tech support/home repair fraud, grandchild impersonation schemes, government agency impersonation, fake sweepstakes, phishing emails (particularly fake Geek Squad invoices), overpayment scams, and unsubscribe email phishing attempts. Key prevention strategies include verifying caller identities independently, confirming stories with family members before sending money, avoiding clicking suspicious links, and researching companies before making purchases.
saudigazette.com.sa
· 2025-12-08
**Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) Ban Announcement**
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators effective immediately, ordering the closure of 46 licensed operators and dozens of illicit gambling hubs by year-end. The decision targeted an industry primarily serving Chinese gamblers that has been linked to organized crime, financial scamming, money laundering, human trafficking, kidnapping, and murder, with many scam syndicates operating from converted malls and offices as fronts for fraud centers.
wyomingnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Banking and law enforcement officials in Wyoming warn that fraud is increasingly common and takes multiple forms, including wire fraud, romance scams, and schemes targeting the elderly by impersonating lawyers or law enforcement officers claiming a family member is in trouble. Scammers use spoofed caller IDs, AI voice cloning, and legitimate-looking websites to exploit trusting people, with victims often embarrassed to report incidents and arrests remaining rare since perpetrators frequently operate outside jurisdiction. Authorities advise residents to verify caller information independently, never provide personal details over the phone, and recognize that legitimate law enforcement will not demand payment or bonds via phone calls.
indiatoday.in
· 2025-12-08
Online scammers in India are increasingly targeting elderly individuals through sophisticated fraud schemes, including impersonation of government officials and threats of arrest. Notable cases include a 77-year-old woman in Bengaluru who lost Rs 1.28 crore after scammers posing as telecom and police officials coerced her into sharing bank details, and a Chandigarh woman defrauded of Rs 72 lakh in a "digital arrest" scam. Seniors are particularly vulnerable due to limited digital literacy, natural trust in authority figures, and financial stability, making awareness, verification of unsolicited contacts, and updated device security essential protective measures.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article describes 12 common scams targeting seniors, including government impersonation (IRS, Medicare, Social Security), fake charity donations, lottery/sweepstakes schemes, phishing emails, voice recording scams, grandchild emergency requests, computer repair scams, and romance scams. The article advises seniors to verify requests independently, never provide personal information to unsolicited callers, hang up without responding to suspicious calls, and confirm the identity of family members before sending money.
kemmerergazette.com
· 2025-12-08
Banking and law enforcement officials in Evanston, Wyoming warn that fraud is increasingly common and takes multiple forms, including wire fraud, romance scams, impersonation of lawyers and law enforcement via spoofed caller IDs, and AI-generated voice cloning. Elderly residents are particularly targeted through calls falsely claiming relatives are in jail or in trouble, with scammers using pressure and urgency to manipulate victims into sending money via wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. Law enforcement advises residents to verify calls by manually dialing official numbers, never provide personal information over the phone, and recognize that legitimate deputies will never collect money by phone.
mypunepulse.com
· 2025-12-08
A 77-year-old woman in Bengaluru was defrauded of Rs 1.2 crore by scammers posing as government officials who fabricated accusations of illegal SIM card purchase and money laundering, then coerced her into transferring funds by threatening arrest with forged documents. The victim realized she had been scammed only after attempting to contact the fraudsters once the supposed investigation concluded. Key prevention measures include independently verifying caller identities, being skeptical of threats demanding immediate payment, protecting personal financial information, and verifying claims through official channels.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
David Murar, a 73-year-old Missouri defense contractor, was sentenced to five years probation and fined $50,000 for fraudulently obtaining at least $333,465 in government contracts by sourcing restricted military parts from China and other foreign countries while concealing their origin and falsely claiming one of his companies was woman-owned. Murar violated export control laws by sharing protected military technical data with foreign entities and repackaged parts to hide their overseas origin, creating potential national security risks to U.S. Armed Forces weapon systems. He has already repaid $166,710 and was banned from future government contracting.
jcsentinel.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, elder fraud reports to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center rose 14 percent, with over 101,000 victims aged 60 and older losing more than $3.4 billion—an average of $33,915 per victim. The most common scams included tech support fraud, investment schemes (costing $1.2 billion alone), government impersonation, romance scams, and cryptocurrency fraud, with scammers often using spoofed caller IDs and posing as agencies like the IRS and Social Security Administration. TARCOG hosted a Fraud & Scam Summit in Alabama to educate the community about these schemes and provide resources to
wilx.com
· 2025-12-08
Summer fraud incidents surge during peak travel season, with consumers losing over $10 billion to fraud annually, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Common scams include fake vacation rentals, phony hotel payment decline calls, counterfeit concert tickets, fraudulent cruise offers, and smishing texts about unpaid tolls—with the FBI reporting over 2,000 complaints related to toll collection scams. Experts advise using reputable booking sites, calling businesses directly to verify suspicious communications, purchasing tickets from official venues, and monitoring bank and credit accounts regularly for signs of identity theft.
cbsnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Nigerian criminals are conducting widespread sextortion scams targeting American men on social media platforms, with Meta removing approximately 63,000 Nigerian accounts, 200 Facebook pages, and 5,700 groups used to coordinate these schemes. In these scams, criminals pose as attractive women to manipulate victims into sending nude photos, then extort money by threatening to release the images; the FBI reports at least 20 teen victims have died by suicide as a result. Meta is implementing protective measures including an auto-blur feature for nude images in Instagram DMs and recommends users exercise caution with unsolicited messages from accounts with highly polished photos.
colorado.edu
· 2025-12-08
This educational article provides international students—particularly those seeking employment through OPT programs—with guidance on identifying and avoiding common scams including threatening calls impersonating government officials, employment scams, phishing, spoofing, and gift card payment requests. The article advises students to report any scams to local police and federal agencies such as the FTC and ICE, and to immediately contact their financial institutions if they've already sent money to attempt reversal of fraudulent transactions.
fairfaxhs.fcps.edu
· 2025-12-08
Four Fairfax High School students—Advik Atyam, David Nam, Nathan Kim, and Yousif al Atbi—created ScamCops, an award-winning educational website and AI chatbot designed to help seniors identify common scams, after each experienced personal scam losses. The project, which won first place in the 2024 Fairfax Area Student Shark Tank Technology Challenge, has expanded into a nonprofit with 2,000 website views and users across 36 countries, featuring a scam identification quiz, educational blog, and student volunteer "cops" who present at retirement homes. The initiative addresses a critical problem: according to the FTC, consumers lost over
minotdailynews.com
· 2025-12-08
The Medora Musical in North Dakota has experienced a surge in fraudulent ticket reseller scams, with victims losing hundreds of dollars through fake tickets or drastically inflated prices (legitimate tickets range from $23.95–$74.95, while one victim paid $500). North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley warns consumers to purchase tickets only from authorized platforms and advises victims to file police reports and dispute charges with their credit card companies.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
**Scam Type:** Asset liquidation scam (posing as tech support, finance, or government officials)
**What Happened:** Scammers called senior citizens claiming their financial accounts were hacked or at risk, then convinced victims to convert assets into cash, gold, or silver, which the scammers then collected via courier or took control of remotely. The FBI reported over $55 million in losses nationwide from this scam in the second half of the previous year, with recent activity reported in the Rochester area.
**Key Prevention Tips:** Legitimate government agencies and businesses never ask you to convert assets to cash or valuables; avoid disclosing home addresses to unknown cal
gazettejournal.net
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
The IRS issued a warning about rising impersonation scams targeting seniors, in which fraudsters pose as government officials via phone calls, emails, and text messages to steal personal information and money. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel emphasized that combating these scams requires coordination between federal agencies and the tax community to reach and protect vulnerable seniors and taxpayers.
democratandchronicle.com
· 2025-12-08
A scam targeting senior citizens nationwide has reached the Rochester area, with reported losses exceeding $55 million in the second half of 2023. Scammers pose as tech support, finance, or government officials to convince victims their accounts are at risk, then persuade them to liquidate assets into cash, gold, or other valuables before taking control of the converted assets, sometimes using couriers. The FBI advises seniors not to convert assets based on unsolicited calls, avoid meeting unknown couriers, prevent unauthorized computer access, and report suspicious contacts immediately to ic3.gov or the Elder Justice Hotline at 1-833-FRAUD-11.
mediapost.com
· 2025-12-08
Meta removed over 60,000 Instagram accounts linked to sextortion scams operated by Nigerian cybercriminals ("Yahoo Boys") who primarily targeted adult men in the U.S. using fake identities, and also identified accounts attempting to target minors, which were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The company simultaneously removed approximately 7,200 additional assets from Facebook (including 1,300 accounts, 200 Pages, and 5,700 Groups) that were distributing scam guides and fake profile materials to facilitate fraud schemes.
bankinfosecurity.com
· 2025-12-08
During a Senate hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal revealed that Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo reimbursed only 38% of unauthorized Zelle transaction claims from 2021-2023, leaving consumers responsible for approximately $100 million in fraud losses, though the banks disputed these findings and claimed 100% reimbursement rates. The three largest banks collectively rejected scam disputes worth $560 million during this period and facilitate 73% of all Zelle transactions on the platform, which now handles $806 billion annually across 2,100 financial institutions. Bank representatives defended their fraud prevention efforts through technology and consumer education, while experts noted that
securityboulevard.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article outlines three common cyber travel scams: clone websites that mimic legitimate travel companies to steal financial and personal information, brand impersonation through fake social media accounts and promotional giveaways, and fraudulent customer service accounts that exploit frustrated customers. The article advises travelers to verify website domains carefully, avoid booking through social media messages or unsolicited offers, and contact companies directly through official channels rather than responding to suspicious accounts.