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dailybreeze.com · 2026-03-16

Seniorliving: Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerableseniors

By Paula Span KFF Health News 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 Depar...

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thehill.com · 2026-03-16

'Your data has been breached': But is the message itself hiding a scam? - The Hill

(NEXSTAR) – Cyber experts are warning that the message no one wants to receive – “Your data has been breached” – could actually be the first phase of a popular scam. It often works like this: an emai...

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spokesman.com · 2026-03-16

How scammers are using AI deepfakes to steal money from taxpayers

My husband and I owe the IRS absolutely nothing. Yet in the last two weeks, I’ve been getting calls to my mobile number that make it seem as if the government has an issue with our tax situation. The...

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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16

San Francisco retiree lost $500K to romance scam — here's what could have saved him ...

In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profile photos of a woman ...

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findarticles.com · 2026-03-16

Experts Reveal 2026 Playbook To Avoid Online Scams - FindArticles

Online swindles have grown slicker than pop-ups and typos. Investigators at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center report record losses in recent years, while the FTC says Americans alone lost more...

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gulftoday.ae · 2026-03-16

Singapore turns tide in fight against scams- GulfToday.ae

Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a s...

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uk.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16

San Francisco retiree lost $500K toromance scam — here's what could have saved him ...

In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profile photos of a woman ...

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aol.com · 2026-03-16

The bubble popped': San Francisco retiree lost $500000 life savings toromance scam

In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profile photos of a woman ...

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pcmag.com · 2026-03-15

Tax Time Is Open Season for Scammers: 7 Tips to Stay Safe | PCMag

Tax season is prime time for distractions, fear, and financial stress in many households. Unfortunately, those factors create a perfect environment for online scams to flourish. That's why, from now t...

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greenwichfreepress.com · 2026-03-15

Connecticut Man Sentences to 9 Years in Prison for NationwideRomance Scam

A Connecticut man was sentenced last week to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected victims across the country, in...

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independent.co.uk · 2026-03-15

'My mother was tricked by a fraudster pretending to be David Attenborough and gave them ...

Who the hell are you? I don’t recognise you as my mother.” Diane’s son Jim* stormed into her home on a Sunday morning. He had just learnt that she was six months into a relationship with a fraudster ...

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the-sun.com · 2026-03-15

Cops hunt influencer who 'posed as teenage girl with cancer' in £30,000romance scam

POLICE are desperately searching for an influencer who allegedly posed as a teenage girl with cancer in a £30,000 romance scam. Cops are hunting Brazilian man Luís Felipe de Oliveira, 23, after he wa...

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en.ara.cat · 2026-03-15

A network that combinedromance scams with fake real estate investments in Barcelona has ...

The Civil Guard has dismantled a network that combined romance scams with fake real estate investments in Barcelona. The operation began after a woman reported being pressured to invest in a real esta...

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aol.com · 2026-03-14

This Florida woman almostfellfor a rental scam. Here's the 1 red flag she overlooked and ...

If a rental listing looks like a great deal in a tight market, renters are often warned to slow down and take a closer look. Rental scams are becoming increasingly common, and they often rely on smal...

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aol.com · 2026-03-14

This Florida woman almostfellfor a rental scam. Here's the 1 red flag she overlooked and ...

If a rental listing looks like a great deal in a tight market, renters are often warned to slow down and take a closer look. Rental scams are becoming increasingly common, and they often rely on smal...

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mynbc5.com · 2026-03-14

"It's only going to get worse:" Cybersecurity expert warns of evolving phishing schemes - WPTZ

After a phishing scheme tricked a Vermont municipal district into wiring $3 million to scammers, a cybersecurity expert says the case should be a wake-up call to organizations everywhere After a phis...

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thestar.com.my · 2026-03-14

Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams | The Star

SINGAPORE: Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to ...

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alachuachronicle.com · 2026-03-14

Don't leavefraudto luck this St. Patrick's Day! - Alachua Chronicle

Press release from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, remember that protecting yourself from fraud takes more than luck. Prize scams often in...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-14

Crypto ATM Fraud Hit $333 Million in the US in 2025 | MEXC News

Crypto ATM fraud surged to $333 million in the US in 2025, with complaints received by the FBI growing 33% in the year as scam networks became more industrialized while tapping into advanced AI deepfa...

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pasadenastarnews.com · 2026-03-14

Elder fraudprevention workshop caters to Eaton fire survivors - Pasadena Star News

By Mandy Tzoc Rodriguez The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and Pasadena Village are hosting a free fraud-prevention workshop for older adults Wednesday, March 18, providing resources and brin...

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newsweek.com · 2026-03-14

Expert Tips to Avoid Shopping Scams This Spring Season - Newsweek

Newsletter Reporter/Producer With spring in full swing, shoppers are diving into seasonal sales, from Mother’s Day gifts to fresh wardrobe updates. But as consumers hunt for bargains, scammers are qu...

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michiganindependent.com · 2026-03-14

Report: Michigan consumers impacted by $119B in online scam losses

By Chrystal Blair Online scams are draining billions of dollars from Americans every year, including victims in Michigan, according to a new report. Federal data show fraud losses in Michigan rose a...

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welch.senate.gov · 2026-03-14

Welch Joins Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Online Scams, Protect Vermonters' Hard ...

Mar 13, 2026 Vermonters lose millions of dollars to online fraud schemes every year The SCAM Act is supported by The Vermont Country Store WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a mem...

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newsday.com · 2026-03-14

How to avoid home improvement scams this spring - Newsday

In March 2023, the roof of Tina Leggio’s 106-year-old Bay Shore home started leaking and she was in a rush to get it repaired. In need of a contractor, the former certified nursing assistant scoured ...

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news4jax.com · 2026-03-14

Lake City police warn community of scam targeting elderly women that involves ... - News4JAX

Aydian Ahmad, Digital Producer LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department is warning the community of a scam occurring at local grocery stores and bank parking lots that involves suspects impe...

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bobsullivan.net · 2026-03-14

Gas station hero stops crypto kiosk scams, again and again — bobsullivan.net

Once in a while, a human being does the right thing and you wonder why it took so long I’ve long held the opinion that the only real use case for cryptocurrency is fraud; we can debate that. Crypto ...

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theguardian.com · 2026-03-14

Fake rooms, props and a script to lure victims: inside an abandoned Cambodia scam centre

Sprawling compound, including mock-up banks and police offices, uncovered by Thai military during border clashes It is as if you have walked into a branch of one of Vietnam’s banks. A row of customer...

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foxnews.com · 2026-03-13

IRS warns of 2026 tax scams: What taxpayers should know | Fox News

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Tax scams rarely stay the same for long. Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick taxpayers into reveal...

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aol.com · 2026-03-13

Scams could now cost Americans $119 billion a year, study finds - AOL.com

Americans are losing at least $119 billion every year to scams, according to a new estimate from the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, a consumer advocacy group. There is no formal U.S. gover...

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kare11.com · 2026-03-13

Scammers targeting seniors focus of new bipartisan Senate bill | kare11.com

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers push to address growi...

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www3.erie.gov · 2026-03-13

Scams are Heating Up! Stay Safe this Summer | Consumer Protection

Scams occur throughout the year, but criminals often take advantage of the “season” to trick you into providing your personal or financial information to them as part of a scam. Summer scams target v...

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wmtw.com · 2026-03-13

Older Mainers are losing millions of dollars to scams- WMTW

Older Mainers are less likely than younger people to fall victim to scams, but when they do, the financial losses are often much greater. Older Mainers are less likely than younger people to fall vic...

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fox61.com · 2026-03-13

Connecticut man sentenced in Iowa for usingromance scam to prey on vulnerable victims

DES MOINES, Iowa — A man from East Hartford was recently sentenced in an Iowa federal courtroom to nearly a decade in prison for helping orchestrate a romance scam that affected victims throughout the...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-13

Connecticut man sentenced in Iowa for usingromance scam to prey on vulnerable victims

A man from East Hartford was recently sentenced in an Iowa federal courtroom to nearly a decade in prison for helping orchestrate a romance scam that affected victims throughout the United States. Th...

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mynorthwest.com · 2026-03-13

Shoreline family loses life savings in 'pig butchering' scam - MyNorthwest.com

CRIME BLOTTER Mar 12, 2026, 7:58 AM | Updated: 8:23 am (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7) (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7) BY JASON SLOSS, KIRO 7 MyNorthwest.com One Shoreline family is trying to bounce back ...

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11alive.com · 2026-03-13

Scammers targetingseniorsfocus of new bipartisan Senate bill - 11Alive.com

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers push to address growi...

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sgvtribune.com · 2026-03-13

Elder fraudprevention workshop caters to Eaton fire survivors - San Gabriel Valley Tribune

By Mandy Tzoc Rodriguez The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and Pasadena Village are hosting a free fraud-prevention workshop for older adults Wednesday, March 18, providing resources and brin...

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ca.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-13

Young Canadians say they know AI scams when they see them — the data suggests otherwise

Younger Canadians may feel confident about spotting online scams, but they’re also the most likely to fall victim. That’s according to a new poll from Scotiabank, which found that Canadians aged 18 t...

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cbsnews.com · 2026-03-13

New Yorkers lost about $6.5 billion tofraudschemes in 2025, report says - CBS News

New Yorkers lost about $6.5 billion to fraud schemes in 2025, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America. The report, titled "The Scam Economy: The True Cost of Online Scams an...

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katiecouric.com · 2026-03-12

Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks Against Scams for VulnerableSeniors- Katie Couric Media

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 Department of Criminal Investigations...

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kimt.com · 2026-03-12

Romance scammers entenced: Iowa victims lost $1.5M | News | kimt.com

DES MOINES, Iowa — Naabanyin Aniagyei-Cobbold, a Connecticut man, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a romance scam that targeted victims nationwide, including in central Iowa....

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ottumwaradio.com · 2026-03-12

Connecticut Man Sentenced to Nine Years' Imprisonment for Participating in a Nationwide ...

A Connecticut man was sentenced on March 5, 2026, to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected victims across the cou...

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abc11.com · 2026-03-12

Do you tap to pay? 'Ghost tapping' scams could target your money - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

A dramatic rise in what's known as "ghost tapping" scams is putting people who use tap-to-pay features on alert. The concerning part of this scam is that victims may not realize they've been scammed u...

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about.fb.com · 2026-03-12

Fighting Scammers and Protecting People with New Technology and Partnerships

Update on March 16, 2026 at 7:35AM PT: Today, Meta signed the Industry Accord Against Online Scams and Fraud at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria. Me...

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aarp.org · 2026-03-12

AARP CEO on Helping You Fight Fraud

It often begins quietly: an unexpected message, a call that sounds official, a request that feels urgent enough to override doubt. Fraud rarely announces itself. It slips into ordinary moments, disgui...

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shorelinemedia.net · 2026-03-12

Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them | News | shorelinemedia.net

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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rstreet.org · 2026-03-12

Scams Were Already Awful. Then They Got AI. - R Street Institute

Originally published The Women’s Tech & Telecom Partnership’s 2026 edition of “The Impact Report“ A recent news report detailed the experience of Abigail, a woman living in Southern California. Abiga...

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about.fb.com · 2026-03-12

Fighting Scammers and Protecting People with New Technology and Partnerships

Update on March 16, 2026 at 7:35AM PT: Today, Meta signed the Industry Accord Against Online Scams and Fraud at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria. Me...

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zdnet.com · 2026-03-12

A Meta-powered investment scam is spreading across 25 countries - how to spot (and avoid) it

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Everyone loves a bit of outrage, especially on live TV. Combine this with economic pressure, a cost-of-living crisis, and a convincing video or a...

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kiplinger.com · 2026-03-12

Investing Scams: How to Protect Yourself and Your Money | Kiplinger

Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more. Delivered daily. Enter your email in the box and click Sign Me Up. You are now ...

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