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huroncountyview.mihomepaper.com
· 2025-12-08
The Huron County Sheriff's Office warned seniors of a political scam where fraudsters impersonated officials from Lansing and Detroit, claiming political memberships had expired and pressuring victims to renew them. Two elderly residents were targeted, with one losing significant money after providing personal information; authorities stated recovery chances are slim. The sheriff's office advised seniors to hang up on suspicious callers, discuss potential scams with family members, and verify caller identities before sharing information or money.
aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
An 82-year-old man named Dennis Jones was romantically scammed by a woman he met on Facebook who claimed to be a successful cryptocurrency investor named Jessie and offered to teach him how to profit from crypto investments. After developing trust with the scammer and hoping to leave an inheritance for his family, Dennis invested his savings, which turned out to be part of a fraudulent scheme. The devastating financial loss and emotional trauma led to Dennis taking his own life, and his son and daughter now share his story publicly to warn others about romance and cryptocurrency scams targeting seniors.
shropshirestar.com
· 2025-12-08
A police officer in Telford, PC Robert Hughes, revealed that a family member fell victim to a "Hi Mum/Dad" impersonation scam via text message, where a scammer posed as him claiming to need urgent help and requesting contact on a new number. Although no money was lost after the family realized the scam in time, PC Hughes warns that this tactic exploits people's natural instinct to help relatives and advises verifying requests by calling or texting known phone numbers and using resources like Action Fraud and the "Who called me?" website to identify scammers.
ibtimes.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
An 83-year-old San Francisco Bay Area resident lost $50,000 in a cryptocurrency scam after receiving a call from someone impersonating her grandson who claimed to be arrested and needing bail money. The scammers instructed her to deposit cash into Coinstar cryptocurrency ATMs over multiple days, using escalating claims of additional charges and fees to extract more funds. Although her bank flagged suspicious withdrawals and a concerned bystander urged her to verify the story, she only discovered the fraud after directly contacting her grandson, and cryptocurrency's irreversible nature made fund recovery impossible.
timesherald.com
· 2025-12-08
A criminal investigation was launched in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania after election officials flagged approximately 2,500 voter registration forms submitted before the state's deadline, with about 60% found to contain fraudulent elements such as false names, forged signatures, incorrect addresses, or stolen personal information. Two additional Pennsylvania counties received similar suspicious applications, and authorities described the scheme as an organized effort, though the source and scope of the fraud remain under investigation. The fraudulent applications have been segregated and prevented from resulting in ballot issuance while the investigation continues.
uniindia.com
· 2025-12-08
Tamil Nadu police issued a warning about a pension scam targeting senior citizens, in which fraudsters impersonate government officials and trick pensioners into sharing bank details or scanning QR codes under the pretense of facilitating pension benefits like old age or widow pensions. Between January and October 2024, approximately 28 complaints were filed regarding this scam, resulting in financial losses when money is debited from victims' accounts instead of pension payments being received. Police advised pensioners to verify caller identities, avoid sharing personal information over the phone, never scan QR codes from unknown sources, and report suspicious activity to the Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930.
foxbusiness.com
· 2025-12-08
Visa's Fall 2024 threats report identifies emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers, including "digital pickpocketing" where criminals use mobile payment devices to tap wallets without consent in crowded areas, and sophisticated phishing schemes enhanced by AI that bypass two-factor authentication. Travel-related fraud has also surged, with scammers using spoofed airline websites offering discounted fares and fake cancellation emails requesting payment information. Visa recommends consumers enable real-time purchase alerts, activate two-factor authentication, stay aware in crowded areas, and immediately report suspicious activity to their financial institutions.
timesherald.com
· 2025-12-08
This article is not related to elder fraud, scams, or elder abuse. It is a daily almanac entry containing historical events and celebrity birthdays for October 27, 2024. It does not contain information relevant to the Elderus database.
indianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
Indians lost Rs 120.30 crore (approximately $14.5 million USD) to "digital arrest" scams in the first quarter of 2024, according to government cybercrime data. In these scams, fraudsters—primarily operating from Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia—pose as law enforcement officers via video calls and demand money from victims by falsely claiming they are involved in crimes or have received illegal parcels. The scam represents one of four major cyber fraud types affecting Indians, with digital arrest complaints comprising part of 7.4 lakh total cybercrime complaints filed between January and April 2024.
swarajyamag.com
· 2025-12-08
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned citizens about the rise of "digital arrest" scams in which fraudsters impersonate government officials (police, CBI, narcotics departments, RBI) via phone or video calls to deceive people into believing they are under investigation. Modi clarified that no legal "digital arrest" system exists and urged the public to stay calm, document interactions, and report such incidents to the national cyber helpline (1930) and police, while also calling on schools and educational institutions to conduct awareness campaigns.
thebridgechronicle.com
· 2025-12-08
Two women in Pune lost a combined ₹46 lakh in separate cyber scams: one transferred ₹26.25 lakh to fraudsters promising stock market returns who then disappeared, while the other paid ₹20 lakh after being threatened with false police action involving a supposed suspicious package at the airport. Both cases have been reported to local police stations and investigations are underway.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 73-year-old man in Delhi's Dwarka lost Rs 16.64 lakh across three bank accounts after scammers initiated contact about a SIM upgrade to 5G, then conducted unauthorized transactions over three days. The article also documented similar fraud cases targeting senior citizens, including a "digital arrest" scam that defrauded a 72-year-old woman of Rs 83 lakh and sextortion schemes extracting tens of thousands of rupees through threats.
indianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
A 73-year-old man from Pune was defrauded of Rs 45 lakh (approximately $54,000 USD) in a "digital arrest" scam in September, where cyber criminals posing as TRAI and Mumbai Crime Branch officers convinced him he was under investigation for drug trafficking and money laundering, forcing him to remain confined at home without contact with others for four days. The fraudsters used video calls with fake police credentials and Maharashtra police logos to build credibility, then instructed him to transfer his savings to fraudulent "RBI safe accounts," after which the scammers became unreachable. This case exemplifies organized cross-border cyber crimes where fraudsters use
kashmirobserver.net
· 2025-12-08
India's CERT-In cyber-security agency issued a public advisory detailing over a dozen online scams targeting citizens, with particular focus on the "digital arrest" scam where fraudsters impersonate government officials via WhatsApp or Skype, threatening victims with arrest to coerce them into transferring money under false pretenses of investigations or security deposits. Prime Minister Narendra Modi simultaneously warned the public about these scams in his radio address, recommending citizens verify agency identity directly, avoid panic-driven money transfers, and report incidents to the national cyber-security helpline (1930) or www.cybercrime.gov.in. The advisory also highlighted other prevalent scams including phishing,
levittownnow.com
· 2025-12-08
Money mule scams trick victims into receiving funds (via check or transfer) and forwarding them elsewhere under false pretenses such as work-from-home jobs, prize winnings, or romantic relationships. Scammers have recently exploited rideshare services like Uber's package delivery feature to collect money from victims without direct contact, leading to tragic outcomes including at least one delivery driver's death. To protect yourself, avoid unsolicited calls and opportunities that seem too good to be true, let unknown callers go to voicemail, and verify any suspicious offers through consumer protection agencies before engaging.
businessinsider.com
· 2025-12-08
As the 2024 presidential election approached, scammers targeted voters through three main schemes: fake voter registration, fraudulent surveys and polls, and fake political donation requests, typically contacting victims by phone or email while impersonating legitimate political or government entities. Red flags include requests for personal financial information, pressure to act quickly, lack of official contact information, and unsolicited demands for Social Security numbers. Voters should verify registration through official state sources and report suspicious communications to the FTC.
fox5dc.com
· 2025-12-08
Visa's Fall 2024 report identifies emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers, including a resurgence in physical theft, "digital pickpocketing" (using mobile payment devices to tap wallets without consent), and one-time-password phishing attacks enhanced by AI. Scammers are also exploiting travel season through fraudulent airline websites offering discounted fares and fake airline cancellation emails requesting payment information. Visa recommends consumers enable real-time purchase alerts, two-factor authentication, and remain aware of surroundings in crowded areas to protect themselves from these threats.
fox13news.com
· 2025-12-08
Visa's Fall 2024 Threats Report identifies several emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers, including a resurgence in physical theft, "digital pickpocketing" using mobile point-of-sale devices to tap victims' wallets without permission, and AI-enhanced phishing attacks targeting one-time passwords. The report also highlights travel-related fraud involving fake airline websites offering discounted fares and fake airline cancellation emails requesting payment information. Visa recommends consumers enable real-time purchase alerts, use two-factor authentication, stay aware of surroundings in crowded areas, and monitor accounts for unauthorized transactions.
news18.com
· 2025-12-08
A 73-year-old Delhi resident lost Rs 16.64 lakh from his bank account just three days after receiving a call from an unknown number asking him to upgrade his SIM to 5G, despite taking no action, sharing no personal information, or clicking any links. The Dwarka Cyber Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident, which highlights a growing pattern of sophisticated digital scams targeting elderly people in Delhi, including cases involving digital arrest threats and extortion via obscene video calls. Police have urged citizens to avoid trusting calls or messages from unknown numbers.
amac.us
· 2025-12-08
This is a survey/awareness piece soliciting feedback from seniors about their experiences with scams and fraud prevention strategies. The article compiles reader responses sharing practical anti-scam tactics—such as not answering unknown numbers, scrutinizing sender email addresses, and avoiding unsolicited calls—along with anecdotes including one commenter's experience helping an elderly mother recover from computer hacking incidents after she clicked on malicious notifications.
arstechnica.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are using AI voice-cloning technology to impersonate police officials in extortion schemes, with recent incidents in Salt Lake City and Tulsa targeting residents with fake videos and calls claiming victims owed money to the federal government. The Salt Lake City Police Department documented a scam featuring AI-generated audio mimicking Police Chief Mike Brown spliced with real footage, while Tulsa experienced similar phone calls impersonating a local officer. Though these AI-generated messages contain detectable flaws such as unnatural speech patterns and odd emphasis, security experts warn that advancing technology could make such scams increasingly difficult to distinguish from legitimate communications.
bizzbuzz.news
· 2025-12-08
India's Union Home Ministry revealed that approximately 46% of digital arrest scams, trading fraud, romance scams, and investment fraud cases originate from Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, with victims losing a total of Rs 1,776 crore. The scams include trading scams (Rs 1,420 crores), investment frauds (Rs 222.58 crores), digital arrests (Rs 120.3 crores), and romance scams (Rs 13.23 crores), with complaint numbers rising from 4.52 lakh in 2021 to 7.4 lakh complaints in the first four months of 2024.
indianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
Indian victims lost Rs 1,420.48 crore in trading scams during the first quarter of 2024, where fraudsters used fake social media ads featuring well-known stock market experts to lure victims into unregistered trading apps and fake investment schemes. Victims deposited money believing they were buying shares, but were shown fake profits and trapped in endless deposit cycles by criminals demanding additional "taxes" before allowing withdrawals. Trading scams are one of four major online fraud schemes targeting Indians, alongside digital arrest, investment, and romance/dating scams.
hindustantimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Indians lost ₹120.3 crore in digital arrest frauds during the first quarter of 2024, with 46% of digital fraud cases—including digital arrests, trading scams, investment scams, and romance scams—originating from Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, affecting victims who lost a cumulative ₹1,776 crore. Digital arrest scams involve fraudsters impersonating law enforcement via video call, claiming victims are involved in crimes or have received illegal parcels, and demanding money to close fabricated cases. Complaint numbers have increased significantly from 4.52 lakh in 2021 to 7.4 lakh in the
timesherald.com
· 2025-12-08
A northern Minnesota woman was charged with three felonies after attempting to submit an absentee ballot for her deceased mother in early October, but the fraud was caught immediately when county election officials cross-referenced deaths with voter registration records and discovered the mother had died in August. The case demonstrates that existing election safeguards are effective at preventing voter fraud, as election officials in Itasca County flagged the fraudulent ballot and are prosecuting the woman, who faces up to five years in prison and $10,000 in fines for each charge.
kivitv.com
· 2025-12-08
An Albertsons manager in Nampa, Idaho prevented a customer from losing nearly $3,000 to a phone scam by recognizing that the customer was depositing cash into a Coinstar machine after claiming a "sheriff" told him he had an arrest warrant. The scam is a common impersonation scheme where fraudsters pose as government officials or law enforcement demanding immediate payment via cryptocurrency ATMs, gift cards, or wire transfers—methods legitimate authorities never request. Albertsons staff are trained to recognize such red flags and intervene when customers attempt suspicious transactions.
montanafreepress.org
· 2025-12-08
This educational article identifies common scam tactics targeting older adults—including urgent payment demands, voice impersonation using AI, and financial abuse by trusted individuals—and notes that Montana has a particularly high senior population per capita. The piece advises protection measures such as ignoring unknown calls, monitoring account activity, using digital payments instead of checks, and maintaining secure personal information, while emphasizing that neither banks nor government agencies demand money or threaten account holders.
abc7.com
· 2025-12-08
Older adults in Laguna Hills attended a fraud awareness seminar hosted by Age Well Senior Services where they learned to recognize common scams including tech support, lottery, romance, and sweepstakes schemes. The Federal Trade Commission reports seniors lost over $1.9 billion to fraud last year, though estimates suggest the actual figure may reach $62 billion when unreported cases are included. Experts emphasized that scams typically begin with unsolicited contact and advised seniors not to answer calls from unknown numbers and to report suspected fraud to Adult Protective Services or local law enforcement.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers in 2024 frequently impersonate celebrities through deepfakes and fake endorsements to defraud victims, with Scarlett Johansson, Kylie Jenner, and Taylor Swift being the top targets according to cybersecurity firm McAfee. Common scams include unauthorized use of celebrities' names and likenesses to promote fake products (health cures, cosmetics, cryptocurrency), ticket fraud, giveaway schemes, and false political endorsements. To protect yourself, verify celebrity endorsements through official channels, be skeptical of unsolicited ads using celebrity images, and report suspected scams to relevant platforms and authorities.
azfamily.com
· 2025-12-08
A Wells Fargo fraud expert warns Arizonans about evolving scams including impersonation schemes (which cost victims $2.7 billion last year), where scammers pose as bank representatives claiming card fraud and then trick victims into handing over debit cards or personal information. Additional threats include AI-powered deepfake calls mimicking family members, cryptocurrency investment scams promising quick returns, and holiday shipping scams posing as delivery services to steal tracking information.
indianexpress.com
· 2025-12-08
Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal revealed that scammers are using AI voice cloning technology to impersonate executives and request money transfers, with the cloned voices being remarkably convincing. AI voice cloning scams have successfully defrauded victims of thousands to over 100,000 rupees by impersonating family members, law enforcement officials, or government agencies and creating false urgency around arrests or emergencies. The article advises victims to verify caller identity through country code checks (+91 for legitimate Indian officials), direct contact with the person allegedly in distress, and awareness that legitimate officials will not demand immediate money transfers or claim "digital arrests."
unitedway.org
· 2025-12-08
Fraudsters are impersonating United Way staff to scam people through unsolicited texts and social media messages, falsely offering cash grants, financial assistance, or employment opportunities while requesting personal information such as banking details and social media passwords. United Way clarifies it never contacts people with unsolicited grant offers or accepts assistance applications via text or social media. Experts recommend being suspicious of unsolicited offers, verifying caller identity through official channels, never sharing personal information in response to such offers, and reporting scams to law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission.
dailypioneer.com
· 2025-12-08
A "digital arrest" scam is rapidly spreading across India, where fraudsters impersonate police officers and convince victims they face legal charges, demanding money to drop fabricated cases. The scheme exploits fear and confusion by using deepfake technology, fake credentials, and authoritative impersonation to appear legitimate, with Prime Minister Modi issuing a national warning and clarifying that "digital arrest" does not exist under Indian law. Victims are advised to avoid panic, record interactions when possible, and immediately report incidents to cyber helplines and local police, while the government is urged to strengthen cybersecurity efforts and enforcement to combat the growing threat.
theglobeandmail.com
· 2025-12-08
Business impersonation scams were the most reported financial fraud in 2023, affecting approximately 332,000 victims and resulting in over $660 million in losses, according to an FTC report. These scams involve fraudsters impersonating legitimate companies or government agencies to deceive victims into revealing sensitive information, transferring money, or granting system access. Protection strategies include scrutinizing sender email addresses, being wary of urgent-sounding messages, enabling multi-factor authentication, monitoring financial accounts closely, and reporting suspected fraud to the FTC.
abc6.com
· 2025-12-08
Three Georgia residents—Patrick Dallas, Stacey Robinson, and Owen Demoy Byfield—were charged with defrauding senior citizens across Rhode Island and other states out of at least $1 million through a fake Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes scheme, where victims were tricked into believing they won millions and pressured to pay upfront fees or taxes. One 77-year-old Rhode Island victim alone lost over $143,000 in cash, wire transfers, and luxury watches before a FedEx employee intervened; the defendants allegedly laundered funds through controlled bank accounts. The charges include conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and money laundering, with authorities noting that over 100,000
clickorlando.com
· 2025-12-08
An in-home caretaker, Yvonne Wroblewski, was arrested in DeLand, Florida, for exploiting an elderly couple (one with dementia) by fraudulently using their credit cards and bank accounts to steal approximately $100,000 over several years. Wroblewski gained the family's trust and had access to their finances, computer, and home office, using the stolen funds for unauthorized purchases and even adding herself to their car insurance policy. She was charged with grand theft, exploitation of the elderly, and fraudulent use of personal identifying information, and is being held on a $60,000 bond.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Three Georgia residents have been charged with operating a multi-state Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes scam that defrauded seniors in at least ten states of over $1 million. The defendants allegedly convinced elderly victims they had won significant lottery prizes and directed them to send upfront fees, gift cards, watches, and checks to collect their winnings; one 77-year-old Rhode Island victim lost over $172,000 before a FedEx employee intervened. The defendants are charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and money laundering, with proceeds allegedly used to purchase property through fraudulent mortgage applications.
cnet.com
· 2025-12-08
Social Security scams target retirees by impersonating government agencies to steal personal information or demand immediate payment under threat of legal action or benefit suspension. Common tactics include creating false urgency, requesting payment via gift cards or wire transfers, and demanding secrecy. Victims should hang up immediately, file reports with the Office of the Inspector General and Social Security Administration (800-269-0271), and contact the three major credit bureaus to place fraud alerts on their accounts.
ceotodaymagazine.com
· 2025-12-08
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the critical importance of protecting against cyber threats, which are predicted to cost the global economy over $6 trillion in 2024. The article outlines common scams including phishing, spear phishing, tech support fraud, online shopping scams, investment scams, ransomware, romance scams, and lottery schemes. Key protective measures include educating yourself and others, using strong unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, verifying sender information, and remaining vigilant about unsolicited requests for personal information.
santaclaritamagazine.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article discusses the growing threat of senior scams and identifies common tactics used by scammers, including impersonation, fake charities, sweepstakes/lottery schemes, romance scams, and fraudulent investment offers. The article attributes the rise in senior scams to increased isolation, digital communication channels, and cognitive decline that make elderly individuals more vulnerable to manipulation. To protect seniors, the article emphasizes the importance of community awareness programs, educational campaigns, and open family communication to help elderly individuals recognize and avoid scam tactics.
indystar.com
· 2025-12-08
After her husband's death, Indianapolis widow Rosalie Douglass turned to online dating and was targeted by romance scammers who posed as wealthy professionals; over the course of a year, she wired more than $430,000 to two different scammers, depleting her retirement savings and forcing her to take a reverse mortgage on her home. The FBI reported 88,262 fraud victims over age 60 in 2021, growing to 101,068 in 2023, with romance scams accounting for $1.1 billion in losses nationally in 2023. Experts warn that seniors new to online dating are particularly vulnerable to romance scams and should be alert to requests
m.economictimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned citizens against a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam in which fraudsters impersonate government officials via video call, falsely accusing victims of serious crimes like money laundering or drug trafficking, then extort large sums under threat of arrest. Two elderly victims from Hyderabad lost substantial amounts—a 79-year-old retired consultant transferred Rs 2 crore and an 85-year-old woman lost Rs 5.9 crore—after scammers used fake official documents and maintained intimidating video surveillance to prevent victims from seeking help. The article advises that legitimate law enforcement never conducts arrests or demands payments via video calls and recommends reporting
fortune.com
· 2025-12-08
**Election-Related Scams Targeting Elderly Donors:** Elderly Americans are being targeted in political donation scams using payment apps like Zelle, with one survey finding 50 elderly donors scammed out of $6 million during the 2024 election cycle. The AARP reports that retirees who are victims of scams lose an average of $120,000, and payment processors including Zelle, PayPal, and Cash App are implementing additional safeguards and education campaigns to alert users—particularly those over 50—about fraudulent solicitations from fake political action committees.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Everette Jhamal Thibou, 32, of Tampa, Florida, was sentenced to 168 months in prison as the sixth defendant in an international fraud scheme that defrauded 50 elderly victims of $11 million across West Michigan and the country. The scam used fake virus warnings and impersonations of tech companies and federal agents to trick victims into sending cash, wire transfers, and gift cards through various methods. Thibou and five other U.S.-based defendants collected fraud proceeds on behalf of scammers located in India, with a seventh defendant still at large.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
As the 2024 election approaches, the CEO of Zelle warned elderly Americans to remain on "heightened alert" against scams, noting that older political donors are being targeted with fraudulent solicitations and fake political action committee donations. According to recent reports, approximately 50 elderly political donors were scammed out of $6 million, and AARP data shows retirees lose an average of $120,000 per scam victim, costing financial institutions $1 billion annually. Payment processors like Zelle, PayPal, and Cash App have implemented friction-adding features to prompt users to verify unusual transactions, though experts recommend using these apps only for known contacts.
wvnews.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece warns seniors about utility scams, where fraudsters impersonate utility companies and demand immediate payment under threat of service cutoff. The article advises recipients to hang up immediately, call their utility using the legitimate number on their bill, and report the scam to both the utility and the Federal Trade Commission. It notes that people over 65 lost nearly $1 billion to scams in 2020, with utility scams particularly prevalent in California, Florida, and Texas, making West Virginia seniors especially vulnerable given the state's high elderly population.
regtechtimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Three Georgia residents—Patrick Dallas, Stacey Robinson, and Owen Demoy Byfield—were charged in federal court for operating a sweepstakes fraud scheme targeting seniors across at least ten states, including Rhode Island, stealing at least $1 million. The fraudsters impersonated Publishers Clearing House representatives, convincing victims they had won large prizes and pressuring them to pay upfront fees via cash, gift cards, or valuable items; one 77-year-old Rhode Island victim nearly lost $163,000 before a FedEx employee's intervention alerted him to the scam. The defendants face charges for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, as well as money laundering
ncoa.org
· 2025-12-08
Deepfakes are AI-generated videos, photos, and audio that realistically fabricate or alter someone's likeness, increasingly used by criminals to execute scams targeting older Americans, who lost $3.4 billion to fraud in 2023. Common deepfake scams include investment schemes (such as an 82-year-old losing $690,000 to a fake Elon Musk video), romance scams (with victims in Hong Kong losing over $46 million), political misinformation, extortion/grandparent scams (which generated over $13 million in losses from 2020-2021), and celebrity endorsement frauds. Understanding
newskarnataka.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
A woman government engineer in Bengaluru was defrauded of ₹80,000 by a man impersonating an assistant to Karnataka's IT Minister, who falsely promised help securing a job posting and used threats to extort money. The accused remains at large as police investigate under charges including impersonation of a public servant and cheating. This incident reflects a broader fraud trend in Karnataka, with Indian authorities reporting over 7.4 lakh fraud complaints in the first four months of 2024 alone, totaling significant financial losses across trading, investment, and romance scams.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
The U.S. Department of Justice's sixth Annual Report (July 2023–June 2024) details its efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse, including over 300 enforcement actions against more than 700 defendants charged with stealing nearly $700 million from over 225,000 older victims through romance, lottery, and government impersonation scams, as well as nursing home neglect cases. The department returned millions of dollars to victims, froze over $27 million in fraudulent transfers, supported victim assistance organizations serving 200,000+ older adults, and received over 50,000 calls to its National Elder Fraud Hotline. The department also conducted nearly 1,