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sjcda.org · 2026-03-04
The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office today announced that a jury has convicted Louie Martinez of attempted murder and arson following a trial led by Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Kist...
cnbc.com · 2026-03-04
The oldest boomers are reaching another decade in 2026 as they turn 80. When it comes to personal finance in your later years, you're less focused on growing wealth and more on preserving for you and...
nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-04
By the People, for the People News Justices examine limits of adviser's responsibilities and red flags of diminished capacity in high-profile case. Mar. 3, 2026 at 11:19pm Got story updates? Submi...
consumerbankers.com · 2026-03-03
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is proud to recognize the following lawmakers as Fraud Fighters for their important work to combat fraud and scams – helping to protect Americ...
cbsnews.com · 2026-03-03
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year. "Elder fraud is a huge concern for us," Michael Ratta, special ...
nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-03
By the People, for the People News FBI and NYC officials warn of growing threat targeting older Americans Mar. 2, 2026 at 6:31pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The FBI reports tha...
minnlawyer.com · 2026-03-03
State adopts rapid injunction law to stop elder scams Depositphotos.com image Dan Emerson//March 2, 2026// In Brief Minnesota becomes the second state to enact a rapid financial exploitation injun...
patch.com · 2026-03-03
LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Two men were sentenced in a child sex trafficking scheme. Meanwhile, one Lower Bucks County police department is warning residents about an in-person eldery scam. This is a s...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-03
Prosecutors for the Massachusetts District of the U.S. Attorney’s Office are seeking the civil forfeiture of $327,829 in USDT as part of a money laundering scheme that victimized the user of an online...
saharareporters.com · 2026-03-03
Authorities also stated that Mba is expected to face removal proceedings after completing his prison term. A 40-year-old Nigerian man who illegally resided in Houston, United States, has been sentenc...
ibtimes.com.au · 2026-03-02
Minnesota lawmakers have introduced legislation that would impose a complete ban on cryptocurrency kiosks — commonly known as crypto ATMs or Bitcoin ATMs — across the state, marking one of the most ag...
lasvegassun.com · 2026-03-02
GUEST COLUMN: By Donna West Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 2 a.m. Over the past several months, Nevada officials have issued several warnings about scams. In November and December alone, there were calls ...
Romance Scams Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Crypto ATM Wire Transfer Gift Cards Payment App
findarticles.com · 2026-03-02
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, arguing that the machines have become a fast conduit for scammers to siphon money from vulnerable residents, especially seniors. The pro...
Romance Scams Crypto Investment Scams Tech Support Scams Identity Theft Money Mules / Laundering Cryptocurrency Crypto ATM Gift Cards Cash Bank Transfer Check/Cashier's Check
eccalifornian.com · 2026-03-02
Recently, our office secured a major victory on behalf of Californians who were misled by Vivint Solar’s sales and contracting practices. As part of a multi-county enforcement action, the company agre...
wsj.com · 2026-03-01
The Wall Street Journal provides a comprehensive guide to protecting older adults from the most common financial scams, including government impersonation, tech support fraud, romance scams, and investment schemes. The article covers practical prevention steps and warning signs, emphasizing that scammers increasingly use AI and social engineering to target seniors' savings.
gizmodo.com · 2026-03-01
Minnesota lawmakers, backed by local police and the Department of Commerce, have introduced legislation to ban crypto ATMs statewide. House File 3642, sponsored by Rep. Erin Koegel, reached the House ...
ksat.com · 2026-03-01
Andrea K. Moreno, Digital Journalist Madalynn Lambert, Reporter Everett Allen, Photojournalist BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar is warning the community about a cryptocurre...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-01
An illegal alien from Nigeria living in Houston has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his involvement in a $4 million fraud scheme. Leslie Chinedu Mba, 40, pleaded guilty on December 4...
nytimes.com · 2026-02-28
The New York Times reports on how banks and investment firms are emerging as the first line of defense against elder fraud. The article profiles cases where bank employees trained through AARP's BankSafe program intervened to stop seniors from withdrawing life savings under scammer instruction. With Americans 60 and older losing more than $28 billion annually to financial exploitation, financial institutions are implementing new protocols to detect and prevent fraud targeting older customers.
dfpi.ca.gov · 2026-02-28
Last updated: Mar 4, 2026 @ 11:14 am It may seem daunting to keep up with technology these days. As it evolves, it seems to create more opportunities for criminals to exploit consumers. The scale of ...
Romance Scams Crypto Investment Scams Tech Support Scams Phishing Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Payment App Check/Cashier's Check
wftv.com · 2026-02-28
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Clad in the classic Texas-style sheriff’s hat, Jim Skinner did his best to look tough as he talked about the series of jewelry store takedowns that broke up an alleged nation...
berkeleyside.org · 2026-02-28
Berkeley police say groups of sophisticated traveling scam artists have been targeting older residents for bogus home repairs, at times taking their marks for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Leer e...
kucoin.com · 2026-02-28
BlockBeats news, on February 27, according to The Block, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Representative Erin Koegel recently introduced Bill HF 3642, aiming to ban the placement and operation of cry...
mukilteobeacon.com · 2026-02-28
The digital world offers seniors connection and convenience, but it has also opened a new way to target the senior community: Age-old cons are being supercharged by cutting-edge technology. As … Thi...
cryptorank.io · 2026-02-28
Share: BitcoinWorld Cryptocurrency Kiosks Face Devastating Ban in Minnesota as Elder Fraud Cases Surge to $540,000 ST. PAUL, Minnesota — February 2025 — Minnesota legislators have initiated a groun...
gazettengr.com · 2026-02-28
“Now, Mba has prison to look forward to, followed by a one-way ticket back to Nigeria,” U.S. attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei said. “Now, Mba has prison to look forward to, followed by a one-way ticket ba...
kucoin.com · 2026-02-28
Odaily Planet Daily report: Recently, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party representative Erin Koegel introduced Bill HF 3642, aiming to ban the placement and operation of cryptocurrency ATMs acros...
mexc.com · 2026-02-28
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on cryptocurrency kiosks after a rise in elder fraud cases. The proposal follows reports of seniors losing large sums through scam-linked transactio...
mexc.com · 2026-02-28
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit cryptocurrency kiosks across the state. The proposal follows testimony from law enforcement officials who linked the machines to a sur...
jezebel.com · 2026-02-28
Of all the online locales where I could have met the scammer I recently spent more than a week chatting with, Nextdoor probably would have been near the bottom of my suspect list. It is, after all, a ...
yahoo.com · 2026-02-27
Romance scams targeting seniors generate over $1B in annual losses according to the FTC. Retirees are primary targets due to available funds and lower technological proficiency. The analyst who call...
rstreet.org · 2026-02-27
On a normal summer day in June, Manny Guerrero, a soft-spoken Vietnam War veteran living in Las Vegas, picked up the phone and was told he had beaten the odds and won. The voice on the other end claim...
fox26houston.com · 2026-02-27
The U.S. Department of Justice seal. (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images) HOUSTON - A man who was in Houston illegally has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for his role in a r...
globaldatinginsights.com · 2026-02-27
Romance scams continue to escalate, with reported losses reaching alarming levels in recent quarters. According to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Sentinel Network data, the median loss per ro...
independent.com · 2026-02-27
Two 21-year-old suspects were arrested Tuesday after sheriff’s deputies intervened in what authorities described as an attempted scam targeting an elderly Santa Barbara resident for tens of thousands ...
yahoo.com · 2026-02-27
A local jewelry store is mixed up in a three-state sting that authorities say was part of a “gold bar scam.” Authorities in three states conducted a series of raids this week to dismantle an organize...
wftv.com · 2026-02-27
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — A local jewelry store is mixed up in a three-state sting that authorities say was part of a “gold bar scam.” Authorities in three states conducted a series of raids this wee...
cohousedems.com · 2026-02-27
February 26, 2026 DENVER, CO - The House Finance Committee today passed a bill that would help prevent older and vulnerable Coloradans from being scammed out of their hard-earned money. The Adults’ S...
edhat.com · 2026-02-27
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects Tuesday after intervening in an attempted scam that targeted an elderly Santa Barbara resident and sought tens of thousands of dollars und...
General Elder Fraud Financial Crime Cryptocurrency Gift Cards
patch.com · 2026-02-27
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Middletown Township Police Department is reporting a concerning trend in elder fraud cases within the community. Recently, there have been numerous instances where perpe...
thesun.co.uk · 2026-02-27
BETH Hyland was instantly smitten with Richard Daub’s Tinder profile – their interests were eerily aligned and he looked drop dead gorgeous. She swiped right and was thrilled to see a match. But rath...
thecoinrepublic.com · 2026-02-27
Federal agents in North Carolina seized more than $61 million in USDT tied to a major pig butchering crypto scam. Investigators said the scheme worked by gaining victims’ trust through fake online rel...
mexc.com · 2026-02-27
Federal agents in North Carolina seized more than $61 million in USDT tied to a major pig butchering crypto scam. Investigators said the scheme worked by gaining victims’ trust through fake online rel...
granttribune.com · 2026-02-27
Ryan Sothan, outreach coordinator with the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, speaks to a group at the Perkins County Senior Center on Feb. 10 about increasing fraud risks and how to avoid them. Wit...
aol.com · 2026-02-27
Romance scams targeting seniors generate over $1B in annual losses according to the FTC. Retirees are primary targets due to available funds and lower technological proficiency. The analyst who call...
aldianews.com · 2026-02-26
Americans lose savings, retirement funds, and financial stability in schemes that exploit trust built online. Romance scams are no longer a fringe crime tied to fake social media profiles. Today, the...
ncsl.org · 2026-02-26
A retailer’s gift card display includes a sign warning consumers about fraud. (Jeff Greenberg/Getty Images) Gift card scams and fraud are on the rise. The Federal Trade Commission received more than...
yahoo.com · 2026-02-26
(FOX40.COM) — The Lincoln Police Department have arrested two people after officers interrupted an alleged vehicle repair scam that targeted an elderly couple. • Video above: 5 signs it’s a scam call...
yahoo.com · 2026-02-26
Lincoln Police arrested two people Monday for targeting an elderly couple in a vehicle repair scam. Officers responded to a possible fraud in progress call about a suspicious situation involving an u...
abc10.com · 2026-02-26
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