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thelundreport.org · 2026-03-11

Republicans in Congress target Oregon in Medicaidfraudprobe | The Lund Report

A Republican-led congressional committee looking into potential fraud in the publicly funded health care program for lower-income people is expanding their investigation to Oregon and several other st...

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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wfsb.com · 2026-03-10

Two men plead guilty in scheme that stole millions from online scam victims - WFSB

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Two men are facing federal sentencing after admitting they helped launder nearly $9 million stolen from elderly victims of online scams, federal prosecutors in Connecticut ann...

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wtsp.com · 2026-03-10

Nearly 1 in 10 seniors fall victim toromance scams | wtsp.com

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ctinsider.com · 2026-03-10

2 men plead guilty in $9M money laundering scheme targeting elderly - CT Insider

Two men have pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to conspiracy charges for helping launder nearly $9 million in stolen money, officials said. HARTFORD — Two men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy...

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nbcboston.com · 2026-03-10

Ex-Quincy official pleads guilty to federal embezzlement andfraudcharges - NBC Boston

The former director of elder services for Quincy, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to federal charges accusing him of misusing thousands of dollars of public funds. Thomas Clasby Jr., 61, of Fitchbu...

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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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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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lakecountyexam.com · 2026-03-10

Savvy Senior: Top senior scams and how to avoid them | Crime | lakecountyexam.com

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

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insidehalton.com · 2026-03-10

Young Canadians most vulnerable to AI scams, according to latest survey - Inside Halton

A new Scotiabank poll has found that while young Canadians are confident about their ability to spot AI scams, they are also the most vulnerable. While many young Canadian adults feel confident they ...

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theindependent.sg · 2026-03-10

Singapore cryptocurrency scam cases rise; victims lost S$182M in 2025

SINGAPORE: Singapore saw fewer scams and cybercrime cases in 2025, but the threat remains serious. Police say scammers are still finding ways to reach victims, especially through cryptocurrency scheme...

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patch.com · 2026-03-09

Mar 10 | SCAMS Prevention Presentation - Mt. Clemens Library | Clinton Township, MI Patch

Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for a presentation to empower seniors, their families, and guardians with essential information to prevent scams...

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lavalnews.ca · 2026-03-09

Scammer from Laval who targeted Nova Scotiaseniorssentenced to house arrest

A fraud artist living in Laval who was facing more than 30 charges in Atlantic Canada after taking part in a scheme to cheat senior citizens while posing as a policeman, a lawyer and a bail bondsman h...

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butlerradio.com · 2026-03-09

State SenatorElderVogel Hosting Scams Seminar - ButlerRadio.com

An event is being held later this week that aims to protect senior residents from scams that are circulating. State Senator Elder Vogel is hosting an Elder Scams and Prevention seminar Monday at 11 a...

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ckom.com · 2026-03-09

LISTEN: Finance expert stresses importance of reporting fraud | 650 CKOM

It’s Fraud Prevention Month, an important time to highlight scam attempts right here in Saskatchewan. Recent data from Saskatchewan RCMP shows fraud reports in the province rose 81 per cent between 2...

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Scammer Caught Red-Handed After Fleecing 81-Year-Old Lithia Woman Out Of Thousands

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies in Hillsborough County have taken 40-year-old Min Chen into custody following a sting operation that halted an ongoing fraud scheme targeting an elderly resident. ...

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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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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-07

Florida man allegedly stole 71-year-old nurse's home and $300K through power of attorney ...

While there are many types of elder fraud, power of attorney scams are particularly nefarious. Lyne Bien-Aime, a 55-year-old man, is facing charges for an alleged power of attorney scam in which he t...

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cbsnews.com · 2026-03-07

Arrests made in home repair scams targetingelderlyBerkeley residents - CBS News

Police in Berkeley arrested three people in connection with a home repair scam targeting the city's elderly residents, saying they are searching for additional suspects. Around 11:50 a.m. Monday, off...

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press-herald.com · 2026-03-07

Karen's Korner:Elder fraud- Minden Press-Herald

Karen’s Korner, I wanted to include this article I read the other day for an update on Scams and Fraud: This is the article from the FBI website: Boston “Elder fraud is a growing problem and a shame...

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newstalkkgvo.com · 2026-03-07

How A Montana Woman Exploited HerElderlyParents' Finances - Newstalk KGVO

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On March 4, 2026, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that a Big Horn County woman received a 10-year deferred imposition of sentence and was ordered to pay $101,17...

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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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galvnews.com · 2026-03-06

Six arrested in $2.8 millioneldergold scam; Friendswood police recover $766K

Mudassir Iqbal Lakhani Iqbal Ibrahim Lakhani Samirali Ghabrani Smitaben Thakor Samir Ali Zohaib Muhammad FRIENDSWOOD After months of investigation, six people have been arrested in connection w...

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koaa.com · 2026-03-06

Top five scams targeting people 60 and up in Colorado, how to protect yourself - KOAA

COLORADO (KOAA) — Scams and predatory tactics targeting the elderly across the United States and in Colorado continue to be a growing trend. The latest data available for scams in Colorado and the Un...

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fox13news.com · 2026-03-06

Scammer uses malicious email to swipe tens of thousands of dollars fromelderlyLithia woman

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office LITHIA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with an organized fraud scheme targeting the elderly. What we ...

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kltv.com · 2026-03-06

I-20 traffic stop yields $120K in cash, gold tied to Longviewelder fraud scam - KLTV.com

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A man was arrested Tuesday after he was found to have $120,000 in cash and gold he had gotten from a Longview woman as part of a scam, according to the Texas Department of...

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1027wbow.com · 2026-03-06

Terre Haute meeting focuses on preventingElder Scams | 102.7 WBOW

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Today, is national “Slam the Scam Day.” Thursday evening, the Terre Haute Police Department and the West Central Chapter of the Indiana Geriatric Society, held a meetin...

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thetimes.com · 2026-03-06

I'm a scam expert. Here's how to escape a sextortion threat - The Times

Sextortion — when a scammer forms an online relationship with someone, gains their trust and persuades them to send intimate photographs that are then used to blackmail them — has terrible consequence...

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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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walesonline.co.uk · 2026-03-06

Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters nearly lost thousands to scam- Wales Online

Melanie Walters says she could have lost a lot of money Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters, who played Gwen in the hit show, has revealed she almost fell victim to a scam that could have cost her th...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-06

Terre Haute meeting focuses on preventingElder Scams- Yahoo

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Today, is national “Slam the Scam Day.” Thursday evening, the Terre Haute Police Department and the West Central Chapter of the Indiana Geriatric Society, held a meeti...

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pictouadvocate.com · 2026-03-06

'It's certainly been an eye opener':Seniorslearn tips on avoiding scams at special New ...

Goodwin photo New Glasgow Regional Police Const. Ken MacDonald, left, chats with Kathleen Campbell during a Safe Senior Police Academy event at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. It’s important for ...

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einpresswire.com · 2026-03-06

Attorney General's Office secures first conviction and sentence underElderJustice Unit

HELENA – A Big Horn County woman received a 10-year deferred imposition of sentence and was ordered to pay $101,171 in restitution for financially exploiting her mother and stepfather, Attorney Genera...

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abc7.com · 2026-03-05

Carson couple arrested inelderabuse investigation; 7 victims rescued - ABC7

CARSON, Calif. (KABC) -- Several elderly patients have been rescued in Carson, where investigators say a couple was operating multiple unlicensed facilities. That couple has now been arrested on accus...

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cbsnews.com · 2026-03-05

Several people rescued in Carson duringelderabuse,fraudinvestigation, sheriff's deputies say

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department rescued several people during an investigation into elder abuse and fraud in Carson on Wednesday morning. Lt. Quiana Penn, from the Carson Station, said th...

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teamhcso.com · 2026-03-05

Man Arrested in Multi-Thousand DollarElder Fraud Scam | HCSO, Tampa, FL

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with an organized fraud scheme targeting an 81-year-old woman. On February 23, 2026, detectives were alerted that an 81-year-o...

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nbclosangeles.com · 2026-03-05

Couple accused of running illegal nursing homes in South Bay - NBC Los Angeles

Ten seniors were rescued after they were found malnourished and neglected at illegal nursing homes in Carson and Torrance. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 202...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-05

Carson couple arrested inelderabuse investigation; 7 victims rescued - Yahoo

Several elderly patients have been rescued in Carson, where investigators say a couple was operating multiple unlicensed facilities. That couple has now been arrested on accusations of elder abuse and...

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fox26houston.com · 2026-03-05

Six arrested in $2.8M Texas 'gold bar' scam targetingelderlyvictims | FOX 26 Houston

A Friendswood woman was one of six elder Texans scammed by people who allegedly told them to buy gold to "protect" their assets. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the scheme and spoke to a local coin...

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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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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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localnewsmatters.org · 2026-03-05

Berkeley police warn residents of aggressive home repair scam targeting older adults

Police in Berkeley are warning residents, especially seniors and their families, about an aggressive home repair scam involving traveling crews offering fraudulent roofing and masonry work. The Berk...

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pressherald.com · 2026-03-05

Alfred fair offers vitalseniorsafety tips | County Report - The Portland Press Herald

Many would agree that those who identify as senior citizens are an independent, capable lot. Most seniors, with the benefit of decades of experience, are comfortable and adept at managing their lives....

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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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yahoo.com · 2026-03-04

Elderlyresidents fall victim to $11K window cleaning scam in Lincoln - Yahoo

(FOX40.COM) — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of gutter- and window-cleaning scams that targeted elderly residents in Lincoln’s Sun City neighborhood. • Video above: Viol...

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