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973espn.com
· 2025-12-08
An elderly couple in Galloway Township, New Jersey, nearly lost $60,000 to an imposter posing as a federal agent who convinced them their bank accounts had been compromised and instructed them to withdraw cash for deposit into a "secure account." Police intervened after the couple's daughter alerted authorities, and arrested Dipen Patel, 51, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, when he arrived at the home to collect the money. The case highlights the prevalence of elder fraud schemes targeting seniors through phone impersonation.
communityimpact.com
· 2025-12-08
The Elder Financial Safety Center (EFSC), formed in 2014 by Dallas County Probate Courts, the District Attorney's Office, and The Senior Source nonprofit, addresses financial exploitation of seniors through prevention, protection, and prosecution. The article details prevalent scams targeting seniors aged 50+, including romance scams, government impersonation, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams, and recommends protective measures such as not answering unknown calls and avoiding clicking on unsolicited texts and links. Services are free to eligible seniors in Dallas and surrounding counties, with one case cited involving a victim who lost $545,000 after being groomed through a fake Geek Squad text message scam
blog.google
· 2025-12-08
This policy white paper from Google addresses the rising threat of online scams, which affected over 21 million Americans last year and 78% of mobile users. Google recommends that governments, tech companies, and financial institutions strengthen collaboration through information sharing, cross-border cooperation, and international initiatives like the Global Anti-Scams Alliance to combat increasingly sophisticated transnational fraud networks. The recommendations also call for legal frameworks that incentivize companies to invest in AI-powered scam detection and prevention tools while protecting them from liability for good-faith protective actions.
devdiscourse.com
· 2025-12-08
A 72-year-old retired engineer in Delhi lost Rs 10.3 crore in a "digital arrest" scam where fraudsters called claiming an illegal package was intercepted in his name, then coerced him via video call on Skype to transfer funds while he was held virtually hostage for eight hours. Delhi Police's Cyber Cell has frozen Rs 60 lakh and is investigating with suspected international involvement, while attempting to recover the remaining funds.
forbes.com
· 2025-12-08
Virgin Media O2 launched "Daisy," an AI-powered chatbot designed to impersonate an elderly woman and engage scammers in lengthy, unproductive conversations to waste their time and resources. Developed with scambaiter Jim Browning, Daisy uses voice recognition and custom language models to keep fraudsters on the phone with meandering discussions about knitting and cats while refusing to provide the personal or financial information they seek. The company reports Daisy has already wasted hundreds of hours of scammers' time, potentially preventing them from targeting real vulnerable individuals.
abc7chicago.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are creating fake login pages impersonating major brands like Microsoft, Google, Meta, USPS, and Netflix to steal user passwords and personal information through phishing emails, texts, and online search results. Once hackers gain access to accounts, they can steal financial data, credit card information, and other personal details stored in those accounts. To protect yourself, avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages, navigate directly to official websites, inspect URLs for suspicious characters, and use multi-layered security with strong authentication measures.
cbs12.com
· 2025-12-08
Despite government efforts to reduce robocalls, phone calls remain scammers' preferred method for targeting victims, with older adults being disproportionately targeted because "criminals go where the money is," according to AARP's Director of Fraud Victim Support. In one Florida case, an elderly man with dementia lost $10,000 after receiving a scam call with an 833-area code and withdrawing cash to mail to scammers in New Jersey—though this victim was fortunate when law enforcement recovered the money before delivery, a rare outcome. Experts recommend not answering calls from unknown numbers, silencing unknown callers on smartphones, and blocking suspicious area codes commonly used by scamm
americanbanker.com
· 2025-12-08
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert warning that deepfake technology—including manipulated identity documents, AI-generated audio, and synthetic video—is increasingly being used to commit fraud against banks and credit unions. While no quantified data yet exists on the financial impact, law enforcement agencies report deepfakes pose a major threat to the U.S. financial system. FinCEN provided banks and credit unions with detection methods and red flags, such as visual inconsistencies in photos, third-party webcam plugins during verification, and reverse-image matches to AI-generated faces, and requested institutions file suspicious activity reports using the tag "FIN-2024-DEEP
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 77-year-old retired engineer in New Delhi was defrauded of over Rs 10.3 crore in a digital arrest scam between September 25 and October 14, during which scammers impersonated Mumbai Police and CBI officials via video calls, falsely accusing him of money laundering and threatening legal action while demanding he transfer funds in three installments. The victim was isolated for 19 days under threats not to contact family, only realizing the fraud when his brother intervened and convinced him he was being scammed. Delhi Police's IFSO unit is investigating the case.
shorenewsnetwork.com
· 2025-12-08
A 51-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested in Galloway Township, NJ after attempting to collect over $60,000 from an elderly couple in a phone scam where he impersonated a federal agent and falsely claimed fraudulent bank accounts had been opened using their Social Security number. Police apprehended the suspect at the victims' home after the couple's daughter alerted authorities, and officers set up surveillance to intercept the cash pickup. The case highlights the importance of recognizing red flags such as demands for cash withdrawals and verifying suspicious calls directly with financial institutions or law enforcement.
browndailyherald.com
· 2025-12-08
In early March, a Warwick grandparent couple lost $18,000 to a "grandparent scam" in which fraudsters impersonated their grandson needing bail money; when asked for an additional $40,000, the couple recognized the scheme and contacted police, leading to the arrest of two out-of-state men who were found with $60,000 in cash and allegedly collected $230,000 from similar schemes. Rhode Island has experienced a 22% growth rate in elder fraud cases between 2022 and 2023—the third-highest in the nation—prompting increased law enforcement investigations, legislative proposals to combat scams, and awareness campaigns by organizations like
digit.in
· 2025-12-08
A 65-year-old man from Ulloor lost Rs 15 lakh after being contacted on WhatsApp by scammers posing as representatives of T-6 Geojit Securities, who promised guaranteed trading profits and lured him into a fraudulent WhatsApp group that shared fake market updates. The victim transferred funds in multiple transactions between October 14-22, 2024, to bank accounts in UCO Bank and Bank of Maharashtra, after which the fraudsters stopped communicating and disappeared with the money. The article emphasizes reporting such crimes within the first hour ("golden hour") to improve recovery chances, and recommends verifying platform authenticity, avoiding money transfers to unknown accounts, being skept
cbsnews.com
· 2025-12-08
A California man lost $20,000 to a tech support scam after receiving a pop-up warning that his account was compromised and being instructed to withdraw cash and mail it to a New York City address. NYPD Detective Justin Guzman intervened quickly upon the victim's report, intercepting the package at a Bayside, Queens apartment before the scammers retrieved it and successfully returning the funds. The case illustrates how scammers evolve tactics—when gift card fraud failed, they pivoted to requesting actual cash—and highlights the importance of police responsiveness in combating these schemes.
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Bank fraud affected 29% of bank customers in the past year, with 45% of those victims experiencing multiple incidents, according to a J.D. Power study. Fraud proliferates through peer-to-peer payment apps, data breaches that expose personal information to scammers, and social engineering tactics where fraudsters impersonate banks. Experts recommend customers proactively protect accounts through security centers, complex passwords, and fraud alerts rather than only reactively monitoring transactions.
benzinga.com
· 2025-12-08
A University of Michigan study found that seniors experiencing undiagnosed memory decline lost an average of $31,000 over two years due to poor investment decisions and susceptibility to scams, while those aware of their cognitive decline limited losses to about $5,400 by delegating financial decisions to trusted advisors. Over 60% of Americans age 50 and older experienced some memory decline, but only 20% of those with significant loss were aware of it, making them vulnerable to risky financial choices and fraud schemes that cost older adults more than $36 billion annually. The article advises seniors to seek professional help if experiencing memory issues, involve trusted family members or financial advisors in financial decisions, an
forbes.com
· 2025-12-08
Google's Vice President of Trust & Safety highlighted five emerging scam trends in November 2024, warning that fraudulent cyber attacks are increasing in volume and becoming more sophisticated through the use of AI and landing page cloaking techniques. The advisory addressed crypto investment schemes, app cloning, major event exploitation, AI-powered impersonation campaigns that create deepfakes and fake giveaways, and cloaking tactics that deceive both moderation systems and users by presenting different content to Google than what users see. Google recommends users watch for unnatural expressions in content, verify URLs before clicking, and report suspicious promotions from public figures.
bbc.com
· 2025-12-08
Dr. Ruchika Tandon, a 44-year-old Indian neurologist, lost approximately 25 million rupees ($300,000) to an elaborate "digital arrest" scam in which fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials coerced her through video calls into believing she was under federal investigation for money laundering and trafficking. Over a six-day period, the scammers maintained constant surveillance via video call, manipulating her into draining her family's savings from multiple accounts including banks, mutual funds, and insurance policies. According to official figures, Indians lost over 1.2 billion rupees to this type of scam between January and April 2024, with over
bankrate.com
· 2025-12-08
A J.D. Power survey found that 29 percent of bank customers experienced fraud on their accounts in the past 12 months, with younger customers (under 40) experiencing higher rates at 42 percent. While 92 percent of customers remained loyal to their banks after fraud was resolved, the study revealed that only 20 percent or fewer customers actively use fraud prevention methods like two-factor authentication or biometric verification. Key recommendations include setting up account alerts, enabling two-factor authentication, using biometric authentication, regularly monitoring accounts, and locking debit cards when not in use.
firstpost.com
· 2025-12-08
Virgin Media O2 developed Daisy, an AI chatbot designed to mimic an elderly British woman and engage scammers in lengthy conversations to waste their time and prevent them from targeting real victims. Created with input from YouTube scambaiter Jim Browning, Daisy can autonomously hold scammers on the phone for up to 40 minutes by engaging them with fictional stories about family and hobbies, and has already wasted hundreds of hours of scammers' time while collecting data for law enforcement.
pandasecurity.com
· 2025-12-08
Hong Kong police arrested nearly 30 members of a criminal organization that used AI-generated deepfake profiles of attractive women to defraud approximately 400 middle-aged men across Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India in a romance scam totaling $46 million. Victims were lured into fake romantic relationships, manipulated into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms, and unable to withdraw their funds. The article advises victims to watch for red flags such as investment solicitation from new online contacts and signs of manipulated media including unnatural body postures, flat-toned audio, and mismatched facial features.
welivesecurity.com
· 2025-12-08
Phone scams exploiting voice calls remain highly effective because scammers leverage human psychology and social engineering techniques, with callers having less time to verify legitimacy compared to written communication. In 2023, approximately 28% of unknown calls globally were fraud or spam, affecting 16% of consumers who lost an average of $2,257—a 527% increase from the previous year—while scammers obtain phone numbers through data breaches, social media scraping, and data brokers. Common phone scams include impersonation of authorities (vishing), remote access/tech support fraud, investment schemes, and prize draw scams, with consumers advised to heed "scam likely" warnings from their
timesnownews.com
· 2025-12-08
A 70-year-old retired engineer in Delhi lost over Rs 10.3 crore in a "digital arrest" scam that spanned 19 days, beginning in late September 2024. Scammers posing as courier company staff and a Mumbai Police officer manipulated him by claiming a banned substance parcel contained his Aadhaar details, then convinced him to transfer money to "safe accounts" under threat of arrest. Police managed to freeze Rs 60 lakh of the stolen funds, with recovery efforts ongoing.
fox13memphis.com
· 2025-12-08
An educational meeting was held in Memphis where the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs taught seniors about common scams targeting older adults. Key advice included being skeptical of unsolicited calls, never sharing personal or financial information with unknown callers, and hanging up on suspicious contacts. The top scams affecting seniors include government imposter calls (especially during Medicare enrollment), fake tech support, sweepstakes scams, and grandchild-in-distress schemes, with scammers exploiting emotional manipulation and targeting older adults for their typically greater assets.
consumer.ftc.gov
· 2025-12-08
During Medicare's Open Enrollment Period (October 15 - December 7), scammers impersonate Medicare representatives to steal personal information and money by falsely claiming beneficiaries need to provide Medicare, Social Security, or bank account numbers for new cards or medical equipment claims. Medicare never unexpectedly contacts beneficiaries by phone, email, text, or social media to request personal information, sell coverage, or collect payment for cards. Beneficiaries should hang up on suspicious calls, verify directly with Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE, and report scams to the same number or their local Senior Medicare Patrol.
aarp.org
· 2025-12-08
An AARP Fraud Watch Network survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers found that 82 percent experienced or were targeted by holiday-related scams in the past year, with similar rates among adults 65 and older (80 percent), including delivery fraud notifications (up to 56 percent from 29 percent in 2022), online shopping scams, fake charity requests, and gift cards with no balance (29 percent). Only 28 percent of survey respondents answered seven or more of ten fraud-prevention knowledge questions correctly, indicating that while fraud remains rampant, consumer awareness and protective knowledge are not improving.
villagelivingonline.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau identified twelve holiday season scams consumers should avoid, including misleading social media ads, social media gift exchanges (pyramid schemes), fraudulent holiday apps, phishing emails offering free gift cards, fake job postings, and impostor scams. The BBB advises exercising caution with unsolicited messages and payment requests via wire transfer, third parties, or prepaid cards, and recommends verifying business legitimacy through BBB.org before making purchases or sharing personal information.
hindustantimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 31-year-old woman in Bengaluru lost ₹1.1 lakh after being falsely accused of uploading child pornography in a "digital arrest" scam. Scammers impersonated a mobile service provider and then a Mumbai cybercrime officer, threatening her with arrest and demanding money for a fake "virtual investigation." Police registered a case under the Information Technology Act and warned the public about similar scams, with authorities noting that legitimate investigative agencies never conduct inquiries via phone or video calls.
southeastiowaunion.com
· 2025-12-08
**Article:** "Senior Citizens Targeted by Technology Scams: How to Identify and Protect Against Fraud" by Beth Swift, Washington Evening Journal
Senior citizens are increasingly targeted by technology scams including impersonation fraud, prize/sweepstakes schemes, tech support scams, charity fraud, and IRS threats, with older adults disproportionately victimized because they typically have savings and good credit. The article identifies key warning signs—unsolicited contact, artificial urgency, requests for money or personal information, unrealistic offers, and poor communication quality—and advises seniors to verify caller identity independently, never share sensitive information, consult trusted contacts before responding to requests
tech.co
· 2025-12-08
Venmo, while convenient for peer-to-peer money transfers, poses significant fraud risks through scams such as fake payment links (phishing), online purchase fraud where sellers never deliver items, and duplicate profile scams where fraudsters create accounts mimicking legitimate users. Users can protect themselves by enabling two-factor authentication, verifying recipient information before sending money, using the app's native payment features for purchases, and never clicking suspicious links or sharing login credentials.
wealthmanagement.com
· 2025-12-08
Elderly individuals are increasingly targeted by sophisticated internet scams, with the FBI's 2023 Elder Fraud Report documenting over 880,000 complaints from those over 60 totaling $3.4 billion in losses—an 11% increase from 2022. Notable cases include a 76-year-old retired lawyer (Barry Heitin) who lost approximately $740,000 after being manipulated into thinking he was assisting a government investigation, and a 79-year-old man (Alfred Mancinelli) who lost nearly $1 million in a romance scam. Tech support fraud generates the most complaints, followed by romance, cryptocurrency, and investment sc
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Dongyi Guo, a 28-year-old from China, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after scamming a 79-year-old Missouri woman out of $95,000 in March 2024. Guo and his co-conspirators impersonated representatives from financial institutions and the Social Security Office, falsely claiming the victim's accounts were compromised, then arranged for Guo to collect cash in person over multiple days ($40,000, $35,000, and $20,000) before his arrest on March 7 during an attempt to collect an additional $15,000. Guo faces up to 20 years in prison
kiplinger.com
· 2025-12-08
During Medicare's open enrollment period, seniors become vulnerable to scammers who exploit the need for personal information by impersonating Medicare officials, offering fraudulent card replacements, and promoting fake supplemental coverage plans. A 2023 data breach of 900,000+ Medicare beneficiaries' information from contractor Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation highlighted the risks, though Medicare has since implemented protective measures like the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier to replace Social Security numbers on cards. To protect themselves, seniors should shield government ID numbers, access Medicare.gov directly rather than through suspicious links, and be wary of unsolicited calls or visits claiming to represent Medicare.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Financial scams affect millions of Americans annually, with one in five adults losing money to online fraud, including romance scams, investment schemes, and identity theft. Beyond financial losses, scam victims often experience significant emotional trauma including feelings of betrayal, powerlessness, and reduced self-esteem, with effects extending to mental health, physical health, and personal relationships. Mental health organizations and fraud protection technologies are increasingly working to support victims and detect fraudulent activity, though scams continue to evolve with tools like AI-generated videos making deception more convincing.
cnet.com
· 2025-12-08
Meta removed over 2 million accounts in 2023 linked to criminal gangs operating "pig butchering" scams from Southeast Asia and the UAE, which lure victims into fake investments through social engineering and cryptocurrency fraud. These scam operations, which cost victims globally an estimated $64 billion in 2023, often rely on coerced labor from hundreds of thousands of workers forced into scamming under threat of harm. Meta and partner organizations recommend victims use two-factor authentication, remain skeptical of unsolicited investment offers and impersonators, and verify the identities of unknown contacts reaching out through social media and messaging apps.
bankrate.com
· 2025-12-08
Holiday shoppers face multiple online scams including puppy scams (fake breeders requesting upfront deposits), toy scams (counterfeit or non-existent products at discounted prices), and marketplace frauds on platforms like Facebook Marketplace where scammers take payment and disappear. Protection strategies include being skeptical of prices that seem too good to be true, avoiding clicking links from ads or search results, purchasing directly from trusted retailers, and refusing to pay upfront to unverified sellers who won't communicate via phone or video.
about.fb.com
· 2025-12-08
Criminals operating forced-labor scam compounds primarily in Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and the UAE) systematically target people worldwide through text messaging, dating apps, and social media to perpetrate "pig butchering" and investment fraud schemes. These criminal organizations, estimated to control up to 300,000 forced workers, steal approximately $64 billion annually by building false trust with victims and manipulating them into depositing money into fake cryptocurrency and investment platforms. The article outlines how scam operators use deceptive personas, scripted social engineering tactics, and phased withdrawal schemes to exploit victims globally before disappearing with their funds.
nbcnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Pig butchering scams, which cost Americans billions of dollars annually, involve scammers building fake romantic or friendly relationships with victims over months before directing them to fraudulent cryptocurrency investments. Meta announced major countermeasures including taking down 2 million accounts in 2024, dedicating staff to identify scammer locations, sharing intelligence with law enforcement, and automatically flagging suspicious messages on Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, and WhatsApp. The FBI reported nearly $4 billion in crypto investment scam losses in September 2024, though actual losses are likely higher due to underreporting, and critics argue tech companies' responses remain insufficient given the scale of the problem.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article identifies nine common scams expected to target people in 2025, including grandparent scams (using AI to impersonate relatives requesting money), mail fraud schemes, debt collection scams, and lottery/prize scams. The piece advises consumers to watch for red flags such as urgent language, requests for personal information, poor grammar, unsolicited contact, and suspicious links, while emphasizing that verifying identities directly and avoiding hasty decisions can protect against financial loss.
al.com
· 2025-12-08
During Medicare's open enrollment period (through Dec. 7), the Federal Trade Commission warns of scammers impersonating Medicare representatives to steal personal information and money by requesting Medicare numbers, bank account details, or credit card information under false pretenses such as issuing new cards or processing fake medical equipment claims. Seniors should never share personal information with unsolicited callers claiming to be from Medicare, verify suspicious calls by hanging up and dialing Medicare's official number (1-800-633-4227), and treat Medicare numbers with the same protection as credit cards.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
From 2018 to 2021, Charlotte-based repairmen David Angelo Quick and Tony Joshua Christo earned over $1.5 million providing home and car repair services to elderly customers but failed to report any of this income on their federal tax returns. The defendants also defrauded some elderly clients by overcharging them for repairs, and Quick operated without a contractor's license. Both pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns, facing up to three years in prison and $250,000 in fines each at sentencing.
wesh.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Florida man was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk on Facebook and scamming a 74-year-old Texas woman out of at least $250,000 over several months in 2023, though her husband reports she may have transferred approximately $600,000 total to the fake account. The perpetrator used the false identity to convince the victim to invest in his businesses with promises of a $55 million return and funneled the money through bank accounts associated with his painting and pressure washing company. This case is part of a broader fraud trend in the region, with fraud cases targeting victims over 60 resulting in nearly $3 million in losses
wsmv.com
· 2025-12-08
WSMV4 Investigates documented a multi-city funeral scam in which solicitors hold signs featuring photos of children who allegedly died, requesting money for funeral expenses. The investigation found the same gray 2007 KIA van with an Arizona temporary tag being used in both Nashville, Tennessee and Grand Rapids, Michigan, with solicitors becoming hostile and aggressive when confronted, and police indicated those involved could be charged with theft by fraudulent means.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Meta announced the removal of over 2 million accounts related to "pig butchering" scams in 2024, elaborate fraud schemes where scammers build fake romantic or friendly relationships with victims over months before directing them to fraudulent cryptocurrency investments. The FBI reported victims lost nearly $4 billion to crypto investment scams in 2023, with actual losses likely much higher due to underreporting, and Meta is implementing new defenses including automatic flagging of suspicious messages from strangers on Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, and WhatsApp.
munsifdaily.com
· 2025-12-08
SBI staff at the Chandrayangutta Branch in Hyderabad thwarted a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam targeting a retired PSU employee and his wife, preventing the loss of ₹46 lakh in life savings. Scammers posing as CBI officers conducted a three-day intimidation campaign via video call, falsely claiming the couple's identities were used in a ₹100 crore scam and threatening arrest unless they transferred funds immediately. Alert bank staff noticed the couple's nervous behavior during the attempted transfer, contacted authorities, and helped confirm the fraud was fake, ultimately saving the elderly victims from financial ruin.
becu.org
· 2025-12-08
Native and Indigenous elders in the U.S. face disproportionate risks of financial fraud and scams, with one documented case involving a tribal member losing $15,000 to a sweetheart scam. According to federal data, Alaska Native and Indigenous individuals are more likely to be victims of scams and less likely to report them than other groups, with approximately one million Indigenous and Alaska Native people over 65 across 574 federally recognized tribes. Community organizations are working to address this vulnerability by providing support without stigma, while recognizing that factors like regular tribal payments, Social Security, and cultural values around resource-sharing make older Indigenous people particularly attractive targets for financial exploitation.
cnet.com
· 2025-12-08
Package and delivery scams are surging during the 2024 holiday season, with four main types targeting consumers: "brushing" (fraudsters ordering items to your address using fake accounts to post fake reviews), "smishing" (fake text/email delivery notifications with malicious links), fake missed-delivery notices with phishing links or QR codes, and mail theft by criminals using insider information or stolen tracking numbers. Consumers should verify package status through official carrier websites rather than clicking links in unsolicited messages, monitor credit cards for unauthorized charges, and report incidents to the FTC.
jdsupra.com
· 2025-12-08
Deepfake technology is being weaponized for widespread fraud, including financial scams where criminals impersonate executives or loved ones to steal money (one case involved a $25.6 million loss), sextortion schemes, and romance scams enhanced with fake video. The technology poses escalating threats to individuals, corporations, and institutions as criminals exploit AI-generated deepfakes faster than legal protections can be established, with victims including everyday people, minors, and public figures targeted for financial exploitation and non-consensual explicit content.
insurance-edge.net
· 2025-12-08
According to a 2023 SAS survey of 13,500 people across 16 countries, 7 in 10 respondents reported experiencing fraud at least once, with nearly 40% experiencing two or more incidents. The article discusses how generative AI is being exploited by fraudsters while also being adopted by anti-fraud professionals, and highlights best practices including staff training, password management, email verification, and real-time AI analytics to combat evolving fraud threats.
dicksoncountysource.com
· 2025-12-08
During Medicare's Open Enrollment Period (October 15–December 7), scammers impersonate Medicare representatives to steal personal information and money by falsely claiming they need Medicare numbers, Social Security numbers, or bank account details for new cards or fake medical equipment claims. Medicare never unexpectedly contacts beneficiaries to request personal information, sell coverage, or charge for cards, and consumers should hang up suspicious calls and verify by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or report scams to that same number.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Bengaluru police are investigating sophisticated VoIP scams where fraudsters impersonate traffic police officers using spoofed official phone numbers to falsely accuse victims of traffic violations or hit-and-run cases, threatening digital arrest and demanding money. While no financial losses have been reported yet, victims describe receiving calls in multiple languages claiming rental vehicles registered to their Aadhaar cards were involved in accidents, with callers pressuring them to visit police stations or provide personal details. Authorities warn that these scams are particularly convincing because they use official department numbers, and advise the public to verify any such calls directly with police stations.