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witl.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2022, Michigan seniors aged 60 and older lost $52.5 million to fraud, with 2,243 victims averaging $23,416 in losses per person—a rate of 87.2 victims per 100,000 residents. Tech support scams disproportionately affected seniors, who are 517% more likely to fall victim to these schemes than younger people. Online scams were the primary method of fraud targeting Michigan's elderly, with investment scams, business impostor schemes, and romance scams representing the largest fraud categories nationally.
columbiacommunityconnection.com
· 2025-12-08
From 2022 to 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reported approximately $27 billion in suspicious activity related to elder financial exploitation, with 80% of all suspicious activity reported by banks involving elder scams. Elder financial exploitation—the unauthorized or improper use of an older person's funds, property, or assets—can be perpetrated by strangers, family members, friends, neighbors, or caregivers using tactics such as government impersonation, fake prizes, tech support scams, and the grandparent scam. The article emphasizes preventive measures including protecting sensitive documents, reviewing credit reports, verifying credentials, and trusting instincts when suspicious activity occurs.
pressherald.com
· 2025-12-08
Senators Collins and Sinema introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 15 as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day," which passed unanimously, highlighting that seniors lost over $3.4 billion to fraud in 2023—an 11% increase from 2022. A new phone scam targeting Maine residents involves fraudsters impersonating U.S. Marshals through spoofed phone numbers, demanding immediate payment of fines or promising money transfers, using publicly available personal information to appear credible. Federal officials advise seniors never to provide financial information to unknown callers and to report suspected scams to the FBI and FTC.
kolotv.com
· 2025-12-08
This is a weather and travel forecast article, not content related to elder fraud, scams, or abuse. There is no summary to provide for the Elderus database as this material falls outside the scope of fraud research documentation.
spectrumlocalnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Kentucky experienced over 900 elder fraud scams in the past year, resulting in $12.8 million in losses to vulnerable seniors. The state has identified elder fraud as a growing problem affecting Kentuckians.
ny1.com
· 2025-12-08
Kentucky experienced over 900 elder fraud cases in the past year, resulting in $12.8 million in losses to vulnerable elderly residents. The state is addressing the rising problem of scams targeting seniors.
wtov9.com
· 2025-12-08
U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld honored 22 public servants and law enforcement officials in Ohio County, West Virginia for exceptional work in criminal investigations and community service, including recognition for outstanding efforts in drug trafficking, violent crime, human trafficking, and identity theft cases. Notable honorees included the Ohio Valley Drug Task Force and Marshall County Drug Task Force for drug investigations, and Dontuwee Boykin, J.W. Smith, and Loretta Phillips specifically recognized for outstanding elder fraud investigation work. The annual United States Attorney Awards ceremony recognized individuals who went "above and beyond the normal call of duty" in bringing criminals to justice across the Northern District of West Virginia.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
This press release announces the annual U.S. Attorney Awards for the Northern District of West Virginia, recognizing 22 public servants and law enforcement officials for exceptional work in criminal investigations and community service. Among the honorees, Dontuwee Boykin (IRS-Criminal Investigations), J.W. Smith (West Virginia State Police), and Loretta Phillips received the Outstanding Elder Fraud Investigation award for their dedication to combating elder fraud in the region.
states.aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
One in ten older adults in the US experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation annually, with North Carolina ranking 15th nationally for fraud victims age 60 and older, totaling over 90,000 victims. Mecklenburg County, AARP, and the US Attorney General's Office organized a community awareness walk on June 4, 2024, at Freedom Park to raise visibility about elder mistreatment in its various forms—physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and neglect. Residents can report elder abuse and exploitation to the Department of Child, Family, and Adults Services at 980-336-2273.
ca.sports.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Antony Linton Stewart, a 39-year-old Jamaican national, pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud elderly U.S. victims through a fake lottery scheme in which he falsely told victims they had won and needed to pay taxes on their "winnings." Victims wired hundreds of thousands of dollars to intermediaries in the United States and Jamaica, who forwarded the money to Stewart. Stewart faces up to 20 years in prison for the conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Jiaci Liu, 34, was arrested and charged in federal court for his role in a multinational fraud conspiracy targeting seniors, including a 63-year-old Poway man who lost $28,000 in a layered tech support, bank impersonation, and government impersonation scam. Evidence from Liu's seized cellphone revealed he had collected over $348,000 from multiple victims across Southern California and Phoenix, Arizona in just one week in June 2023. Liu faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud with a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
ca.movies.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2017, Ontario police documented 250 romance scam victims who lost $6.2 million to scammers posing as romantic interests to gain access to bank accounts and credit cards; seniors were identified as particularly vulnerable. The OPP notes that most romance scams go unreported due to victims' embarrassment and emotional distress, and recommends protective measures including avoiding sharing personal information online, verifying identities, never sending money to unknown contacts, and scrutinizing website addresses for counterfeits.
calgary.citynews.ca
· 2025-12-08
Since January 2024, Calgary seniors lost at least $180,000 across 32 reported grandparent scams, where fraudsters impersonated arrested loved ones or law enforcement to pressure victims into sending bail money via e-transfer or to fake bond collectors. Scammers used personal information to make their stories convincing and threatened victims with fake gag orders to ensure silence, exploiting seniors' generosity and trustworthiness. Calgary police urge families to discuss the scam with elderly relatives and remind them that law enforcement never collects bail money over the phone.
applevalleynewsnow.com
· 2025-12-08
Seniors in the Yakima Valley are increasingly targeted by scammers, with those over 60 reporting over $3.4 billion in losses to the FBI's IC3 in 2023, an 11% increase from the prior year. Common scams include romance schemes (such as a 75-year-old woman who lost $25,000-$30,000 in gift cards to an imposter), grandparent scams, and fake investment schemes promising quick returns in cryptocurrency. Scammers exploit seniors' vulnerabilities including loneliness, cognitive decline, and free time online, with artificial intelligence expected to make future scams more sophisticated and believable.
kolotv.com
· 2025-12-08
This content does not appear to be about scams, fraud, or elder abuse. It contains weather forecasts and travel information about Nevada destinations. There is no summary to provide for the Elderus database as this material falls outside the scope of elder fraud research.
wcyb.com
· 2025-12-08
Financial scams targeting seniors are rising, with the FBI reporting that scams cost 80,000 seniors $3.1 billion in 2022. The Smyth County Chamber of Commerce hosted an Older Americans Day event where Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and local law enforcement warned residents about common scams—including phone calls impersonating banks or loved ones—and emphasized never sharing personal financial information unsolicited. Officials advised victims to contact the Attorney General's Office or call 911, and encouraged a "trust, but verify" approach to any requests for sensitive data, particularly given emerging threats from artificial intelligence that can mimic voices.
monroenews.com
· 2025-12-08
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel presented consumer protection information to seniors at the Frenchtown Center for Active Adults, covering common scam tactics including urgent requests, fake personal connections, financial demands, and unusual payment methods like gift cards. Nessel highlighted emerging threats such as spoofing technology that uses AI to impersonate friends and family, and rising check fraud, while recommending protective measures including strong privacy settings, password changes, two-factor authentication, credit card use, and reporting suspicious communications. The presentation emphasized that seniors are vulnerable targets and encouraged attendees to stay informed rather than fearful by asking verification questions and remembering that legitimate government agencies contact citizens by mail, not phone.
kolotv.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams targeting seniors have tripled, with scammers building trust over months or years before requesting money for travel, unexpected bills, or gift cards—sometimes totaling tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. One Nevada woman was manipulated into laundering money through gift card purchases after a man she met online professed love and later asked for $10,000. Red flags include rapid declarations of love, moving communication to private platforms to avoid detection, and promises to meet in person that never materialize despite money requests for plane tickets or other expenses.
hbcubuzz.com
· 2025-12-08
A college student testified before Congress about losing $2,400 in a job scam conducted through Zelle, a payment app owned by seven major U.S. banks, highlighting the platform's lack of fraud protection and difficulty reaching customer service. Lawmakers criticized Zelle for providing inadequate reimbursement policies compared to other payment apps and called on the banks to take greater responsibility for preventing fraud, though some questioned whether shutting down Zelle would solve the broader problem of scammers using alternative payment methods. Zelle responded by emphasizing its consumer education efforts and calling for coordinated government action to combat fraud across all payment platforms.
rollingstone.com
· 2025-12-08
Robbie Robertson's children sued his widow, Janet Zuccarini, alleging fraud and financial elder abuse, claiming she exploited the aging musician while he battled cancer to secure rights to a Beverly Hills property and potentially drain his estate. The lawsuit centers on a secret 2023 marriage and amended property agreement signed while Robertson was heavily medicated and mentally impaired, which Zuccarini now uses to demand the estate cover her living expenses at the home. The children contend Zuccarini intentionally kept the marriage secret from family and assert their father told them nothing had changed in his estate plan, with Robertson dying months later at age 80.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
Jiaci Liu, 34, was arrested in San Diego for his role in a multinational fraud conspiracy targeting seniors using a layered scam involving fake tech support, bank impersonation, and government impersonation. A 63-year-old Poway victim was tricked into withdrawing $28,000 after being told his computer had viruses and his bank account had unauthorized transfers; investigators found evidence Liu had collected over $348,000 from multiple victims across Southern California and Phoenix in just one week in June 2023. Liu faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud with a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and $1 million fine.
pagosasun.com
· 2025-12-08
This is an educational awareness piece announcing a Medicare fraud prevention event scheduled for June 6 at the Pagosa Senior Center, presented by the Archuleta County Sheriff's Office and San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging. Medicare fraud costs the program an estimated $60 billion annually and has devastating impacts on beneficiaries, families, and caregivers through lost time, stress, and compromised medical identities. The article provides practical prevention advice for beneficiaries, caregivers, families, healthcare providers, and community members, including monitoring insurance statements, protecting Medicare numbers, reviewing statements for unauthorized medical equipment shipments, and reporting concerns to the Senior Medicare Patrol program.
legalnewsline.com
· 2025-12-08
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bhamnow.com
· 2025-12-08
A Birmingham FBI agent specializing in financial crimes identified six common scams targeting seniors in Alabama—including lottery/sweepstakes, tech support, romance, grandparent, home improvement, and government impersonation scams—noting that elder fraud is rising in the state and that scammers create artificial urgency to pressure victims into quick decisions. The article advises seniors and their families to secure social media accounts, seek second opinions before acting on urgent requests, and contact law enforcement if targeted, while noting that many victims don't report scams due to shame, embarrassment, or fear of retaliation.
9to5mac.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, US residents over 60 lost $3.4 billion to fraud, with 87% of losses linked to personal information theft obtained from data brokers. Fraudsters use sophisticated tools and stolen personal data harvested from people-search websites and data brokers to target older Americans with scam calls that lead to financial fraud and identity theft. Removing personal information from data broker databases reduces vulnerability to these targeted scams.
currypilot.com
· 2025-12-08
Internet scams targeting elderly Oregonians increased significantly in 2023, with individuals aged 60 and over losing $3.4 billion nationally and $44 million in Oregon alone, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center report. Over 101,000 victims aged 60+ reported fraud to the IC3, with tech support scams being most common and investment scams causing the largest losses (over $1.2 billion). Local law enforcement in Oregon has also documented cases involving seniors being defrauded of homes and retirement savings through online scams and identity theft.
theworldlink.com
· 2025-12-08
**Elder fraud targeting Oregonians increased significantly in 2023, with individuals aged 60 and older losing $44 million in that state alone and $3.4 billion nationally—a 14 percent increase in complaints and 11 percent increase in losses compared to 2022.** Tech support scams were the most commonly reported type of elder fraud, while investment scams caused the highest losses at over $1.2 billion; other prevalent schemes included romance scams, government impersonation, and cryptocurrency fraud. The average elderly victim lost $33,915, with over 101,000 Americans aged 60+ reporting elder fraud to the FBI's Internet Crime
boothbayregister.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
AARP warns of three prevalent Medicare scams in 2024: false billing for services not rendered (such as diabetes treatments for non-diabetic patients), fraudulent "free product" offers that deliver cheap or no items, and free genetic testing schemes at health fairs designed to steal Medicare numbers. Consumers should protect themselves by carefully reviewing Medicare statements, never sharing their Medicare number with unsolicited callers, and reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement or AARP's Fraud Watch Network.
asaaseradio.com
· 2025-12-08
Emmanuel Quamey, a Ghanaian national, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for receiving and laundering approximately $3.8 million stolen from over a dozen vulnerable and elderly U.S. victims through romance scams between September 2019 and March 2023. Quamey personally controlled bank accounts that received $3.3 million in fraud proceeds, which he and co-conspirators then transferred overseas to Ghana. He was ordered to pay $3.3 million in forfeiture and approximately $3.8 million in restitution to victims.
ghanaweb.com
· 2025-12-08
Emmanuel Quamey, a Ghanaian national, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for laundering approximately $3.3 million in proceeds from romance scams targeting over a dozen vulnerable and elderly U.S. victims between September 2019 and March 2023. The scam involved perpetrators posing as romantic partners online to trick victims into sending money, which Quamey then transferred through multiple bank accounts in the United States and Ghana. He was ordered to forfeit $3.3 million and pay restitution of approximately $3.8 million to the victims.
myprimetimenews.com
· 2025-12-08
**Document Type:** Community Services Calendar (Not a fraud/scam incident)
**Note:** This document is a June 2024 program listing from Lafayette Senior Services and does not contain information about a specific scam, fraud incident, or elder abuse case. However, it does advertise a relevant educational offering: Lafayette Senior Center hosted a free "Targeting Scams and Financial Exploitation – Elder Abuse Day" event on June 11, 2024, where Lafayette PD and Boulder County's Justice Coalition for ALL provided information on recognizing scams, fraud targeting older adults, and guidance for those experiencing financial exploitation.
wrde.com
· 2025-12-08
Delaware's House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 317, which requires gift card sellers to display warnings about scams targeting seniors, after more than 6,000 Delawareans fell victim to fraudsters impersonating government agencies and utilities in the past year. Victims lost over $700 each on average, contributing to $22.3 million in total fraud losses statewide, ranking Delaware 4th nationally for fraud reports. The bill now awaits Senate consideration.
mlive.com
· 2025-12-08
Two members of an international fraud conspiracy targeting senior citizens were sentenced to federal prison: Jmyla Elaine Sha'Taria White received eight years, one month and was ordered to pay $3.2 million in restitution, while McKhaela Katelynn McNamara received four years, three months and $693,073 in restitution. The scheme used fake tech support warnings and fake federal agents to deceive elderly victims into sending money, with one West Michigan resident losing $398,000 and total losses reaching millions of dollars. Victims can report suspected elder fraud at ic3.gov or contact the FBI at 313-965-2323.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
An elderly woman in the tri-state area nearly lost $25,000 in an elaborate phishing scam involving fake Geek Squad invoices that escalated when the scammer showed up at her home to collect cash in person. The victim provided her bank account number and computer access after receiving a phishing email, then was pressured to withdraw $20,000 in cash based on a false claim of an accidental $25,000 refund; authorities arrested the scammer during the pickup. The article advises victims to verify subscriptions, track invoice patterns, contact companies through official websites, and watch for unprofessional language or threats from callers requesting sensitive information.
theworldlink.com
· 2025-12-08
Elderly Oregonians lost $44 million to internet scams in 2023, with FBI data showing a 14% increase in elder fraud complaints and an 11% rise in associated losses that year. The average victim aged 60 and older lost $33,915, with over $3.4 billion in total losses nationwide, with tech support scams being the most commonly reported type and investment scams causing the greatest financial damage at over $1.2 billion.
marketrealist.com
· 2025-12-08
Malachi Mullings, 31, from Sandy Springs, Georgia, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for laundering over $4.5 million stolen through business email compromise (BEC) scams, romance fraud, and healthcare benefits fraud. Mullings opened approximately 20 shell company bank accounts between 2019 and 2021 to launder the proceeds, which he spent on luxury items including a Ferrari purchased with $260,000 fraudulently obtained from an elderly romance scam victim. His criminal network targeted businesses, healthcare programs, and vulnerable elderly individuals across the United States.
wsbtv.com
· 2025-12-08
Malachi Mullings of Sandy Springs was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for laundering over $4.5 million obtained through romance fraud and business email compromise schemes between 2019 and 2021. Mullings opened 20 fraudulent bank accounts to hide proceeds from scams targeting elderly victims and private companies, using stolen funds to purchase luxury items including a Ferrari bought with $260,000 stolen from an elderly romance fraud victim. He was ordered to pay restitution to victims and serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
punchng.com
· 2025-12-08
Darlington Akporugo, 46, and Jasmin Sood, 35, were arrested on charges of operating an online romance scam that defrauded at least 13 elderly Americans of approximately $3.1 million between 2015 and 2022. The couple, who resided in Fulshear, Texas, targeted widowed victims on social media and dating platforms, building trust before coercing them to transfer money to accounts they controlled. Both face up to 30 years in prison if convicted, with Akporugo facing additional charges including aggravated identity theft and fraud related to access devices.
hotsr.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
A client received a Facebook message from someone claiming to be her sister-in-law soliciting $500 for an investment opportunity with promised returns of a few hundred dollars. This represents a common advance-fee or investment scam variant that exploits trust within family networks and social media platforms to manipulate victims into sending money.
kiplinger.com
· 2025-12-08
Older adults, despite 88% using the internet, are increasingly targeted by scammers who exploit fears and lack of technical knowledge to steal identities and money. The author, a 50-year finance professional, fell victim twice to tech support scams that tricked him into providing sensitive information including his Social Security number and credit card details. FBI data shows elder fraud complaints rose 14% recently with victims averaging losses of $33,915, and common scams targeting seniors include fake tech support calls, Medicare/health insurance fraud, internet pop-up viruses, and telemarketing schemes.
igberetvnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Darlington Akporugo, 46, and Jasmin Sood, 35, were arrested on charges of operating an online romance scam that defrauded at least 13 elderly Americans of approximately $3.1 million between 2015 and 2022. The couple, who were engaged to be married in Houston, targeted widowed victims on social media and dating platforms, building trust before convincing them to transfer money to accounts they controlled. Both face up to 30 years in prison if convicted, with Akporugo facing additional charges including aggravated identity theft.
chipchick.com
· 2025-12-08
At age 93, Beverley Schottenstein won a $19 million arbitration case against J.P. Morgan and her grandsons Avi and Evan Schottenstein, who were brokers there and had mismanaged her $80 million fortune through hundreds of unauthorized transactions without her knowledge or approval. The grandsons falsely claimed she had dementia to lock her out of her account, and the bank was found guilty of fraud and elder abuse in February 2021. This case highlights the importance of monitoring brokers and protecting elderly relatives from financial abuse, as most investors in FINRA arbitration cases do not recover damages.
fox5atlanta.com
· 2025-12-08
Elderly veterans in Georgia are particularly vulnerable to fraud schemes, with romance scams being the most common type targeting this group, according to the North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force. Georgia ranks in the top ten states for money lost by those over 60 to scammers, though the actual number of cases is significantly higher than reported since only about 1 in 40 scams is reported to police. The American Legion and law enforcement are working to educate veterans through monthly awareness sessions, providing tips such as never sending money to strangers and recognizing common scam tactics.
wsbradio.com
· 2025-12-08
Malachi Mullings, a Sandy Springs man, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for laundering over $4.5 million stolen from romance fraud schemes and business email compromise scams between 2019 and 2021. Mullings operated 20 fraudulent bank accounts under a fake company name to hide proceeds from schemes targeting elderly victims and healthcare programs, using some stolen funds to purchase luxury items including a Ferrari purchased with $260,000 taken from an elderly romance fraud victim. He was ordered to pay restitution and faces three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
heraldscotland.com
· 2025-12-08
Between April 2023 and March 2024, over £28.7 million was lost to courier fraud in the UK, with victims averaging £20,032 each; scammers impersonated police officers and bank officials to trick householders—particularly pensioners in their 80s (43% of victims)—into handing over money, valuables, or bank cards. People aged 60-90 accounted for 85% of victims (63% female), with the oldest victim aged 94, and police reported five arrests following a coordinated operation across England and Wales. Key prevention advice includes using call-blocking devices, verifying that legitimate police and banks never
local.aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
AARP Virginia identifies three prevalent Medicare scams in 2024: false billing for unreceived diabetes treatments and devices, offers of free products (typically cheap or nonexistent) in exchange for Medicare numbers, and free genetic testing at health fairs designed to harvest Medicare information. Seniors are advised to scrutinize monthly Medicare statements, only share their Medicare number with legitimate healthcare providers, and report suspected fraud to local law enforcement or AARP's Fraud Watch Network.
thestar.com.my
· 2025-12-08
Between 2021 and 2023, senior citizens comprised 6.4% of online scam victims in Malaysia but suffered disproportionate losses of RM552.5 million (20% of the RM2.7 billion total), with telecommunication scams accounting for 47.6% of senior citizen victimization. The trend has accelerated in 2024, with 990 senior citizens losing RM130.4 million as of mid-May, representing 27.7% of total online scam losses despite being only 8.3% of cases. Authorities attribute the vulnerability to seniors' lack of internet knowledge and recommend immediately hanging up on calls from unknown
thesun.my
· 2025-12-08
This content does not contain an article about elder fraud, scams, or elder abuse. The main article is about a flood mitigation project in Malaysia, and the related news items cover topics such as border tensions, general online crime statistics, and other unrelated news. There is no elder fraud content to summarize for the Elderus database.
auburnpub.com
· 2025-12-08
A workshop titled "Seniors in the Know" was scheduled for June 14, 2024, in Auburn, New York, to educate seniors on fraud and scam awareness as well as patient rights and healthcare advocacy. The $40 event, presented by the Cayuga County Council of Senior Citizens and the State-Wide Finger Lakes Chapter, included a buffet lunch and required reservations by May 31.
fox5atlanta.com
· 2025-12-08
Elderly veterans are being specifically targeted by scammers, according to elder abuse prevention organizations, which note that most of these fraud cases go unreported. The article highlights a vulnerability in this population but does not specify particular scam types, dollar amounts lost, or individual cases.