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apnews.com
· 2025-12-08
During Amazon Prime Day sales events, scammers intensify phishing and fraud attempts targeting shoppers through fake emails, lookalike websites, and unsolicited calls impersonating Amazon and other retailers. Common scams claim account or order issues to steal payment and personal information, with the Better Business Bureau reporting record phishing reports in 2023 and over 1,230 suspicious Amazon-associated websites appearing in June alone. Experts recommend consumers verify purchases directly on Amazon's app or website and remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated scams that evolve to use artificial intelligence and create false urgency.
sunstar.com.ph
· 2025-12-08
Over 200 senior citizens in Carcar City, Cebu participated in a digital literacy training session organized by PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. to protect them from text and online scams such as phishing. The program, conducted in partnership with the city's Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs and a French NGO, aimed to improve digital skills, teach fraud prevention, and provide mental health awareness support for navigating technology safely.
amac.us
· 2025-12-08
Senior citizens are increasingly targeted by impersonation scammers who pose as the IRS, family members, or trusted businesses to steal money or personal information. The IRS warns taxpayers to be cautious of unsolicited calls, texts, or emails claiming money is owed, and to recognize red flags such as requests for payment via gift cards, threats of arrest, and pressure for immediate action—none of which the legitimate IRS employs. Scammers exploit age-related vulnerabilities and use technology like caller ID spoofing to gain credibility, making education about these tactics essential for protecting older adults.
infosecurity-magazine.com
· 2025-12-08
A University of Portsmouth study of nearly 2,000 UK adults (80% over age 75) found that 40% experience phone-based fraud attempts on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, with two-thirds experiencing at least one attempt in six months. Three-quarters of attempted fraud was conducted via telephone (60% voice calls, 11% texts), with victims reporting significant impacts on mental health and quality of life; one elderly woman lost nearly £100,000 after being targeted following her husband's death. The research highlights phone fraud occurring "on an industrial scale" despite conflicting US data showing a shift toward email and text-based scams between 2020-2023.
home.treasury.gov
· 2025-12-08
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican accountants and four Mexican companies connected to timeshare fraud schemes operated by the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), which primarily targets U.S. timeshare owners in Mexico, including elderly victims. The scammers operate call centers impersonating legitimate brokers and attorneys, defrauding victims through complex multi-year schemes involving fake timeshare exits, re-rentals, and investment offers, with victims often re-victimized through impersonation of law firms and authorities. The stolen funds are funneled through wire transfers to Mexican shell companies and then laundered by cartel-connected money
arabtimesonline.com
· 2025-12-08
A Bangladeshi expatriate in Kuwait lost KD 1,015 after a scammer posing as a bank representative called him, claimed to need Civil ID updates, and convinced him to share his bank account number and OTP, which was then used to drain his account within minutes. Banks and the Ministry of Interior warned the public against such impersonation scams and advised people to never share sensitive financial information over the phone, even when callers claim to represent trusted institutions. The article outlines common scam tactics including phishing, automated withdrawal schemes, impersonation fraud, password cracking, and card skimming, and recommends consumers monitor statements, use strong passwords, and report suspected fraud promptly
leicestermercury.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Leicestershire County Councillor and former police officer Ozzy O'Shea nearly fell victim to a sophisticated scam in which fraudsters gained unauthorized access to multiple accounts (email, Amazon, National Lottery, and his late wife's accounts) and attempted to impersonate his bank. He recognized the scam when a caller claiming to be from his bank used suspicious tactics and hung up when confronted. Trading Standards has used his experience to remind the public of protective measures including never confirming details to unsolicited callers, using unique passwords, enabling two-step verification, and reporting account hacks immediately.
wmar2news.com
· 2025-12-08
As of June 30, 2023, Zelle's operator Early Warning Services implemented new reimbursement rules for certain qualifying imposter scams following pressure from federal lawmakers; however, fraud victims report still being denied reimbursements. Amalia Speedone lost $3,452 after scammers impersonated Bank of America, tricked her into sending money via Zelle, and her bank initially refused to help, illustrating the ongoing vulnerability of the near-instantaneous and irreversible payment platform to social engineering attacks.
tcpalm.com
· 2025-12-08
An 81-year-old Port St. Lucie man recovered $315,000 after falling victim to an elaborate online investment scam conducted through WhatsApp that promised large financial returns. The victim was lured into a fake online investment school, given access to fraudulent accounts showing fake returns, and ultimately invested $315,000 across three transactions (including $100,000, $15,000, and $200,000 for cryptocurrency) before realizing the scheme when asked to pay $1 million in taxes to withdraw funds. Police were able to recover the money after PNC Bank detected fraud and shut down the accounts before the scammers could transfer the funds, though no arrests have been
blocktelegraph.io
· 2025-12-08
Since 2020, cryptocurrency scams have caused billions in losses to elderly victims, with crypto investment schemes defrauding victims of over $2 billion in 2022 and $4.6 billion in 2023. Scammers increasingly use sophisticated tactics such as romance scams and impersonation schemes (posing as professors or financial advisors) to build trust before luring victims into fraudulent investments, often freezing accounts when victims attempt withdrawals. The complexity of cryptocurrency transactions and limited law enforcement resources have made fund recovery extremely difficult for victims.
ghanaweb.com
· 2025-12-08
Between 2023 and the present, multiple Ghanaians were arrested in the United States for various crimes including romance scams (sakawa), money laundering, and gun smuggling. Notable cases include Abdul Inusah, 32, who was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay $128,000 in restitution for operating romance scams that defrauded victims across multiple states using false personas, and Eric Nana Kofi Ampong Coker, who pleaded guilty to illegally exporting firearms from Maryland to Ghana without proper licensing.
standard.net
· 2025-12-08
This educational article explains how scammers psychologically manipulate victims by exploiting emotions like greed, fear, and need, and by impersonating trusted authorities to create artificial urgency. The piece outlines key fraudulent tactics including social engineering, building false legitimacy through fake websites and documents, and emotional manipulation, then provides protective strategies such as verifying sources independently, resisting pressure to act quickly, and maintaining healthy skepticism toward unsolicited offers.
staffordshire.gov.uk
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Staffordshire consumers are being warned of increased fraud risks as criminals leverage AI technology, including deepfakes, voice cloning, and phishing messages, to make scams more convincing and difficult to detect. Trading Standards officers are concerned that traditional scam tactics are becoming harder to identify when enhanced with AI-generated content such as fake celebrity endorsements and artificial voice recordings. Authorities advise victims to immediately contact their bank and report incidents to Action Fraud or call police on 101.
mynbc5.com
· 2025-12-08
State officials in Vermont warned residents to beware of scams targeting flood recovery efforts following recent flooding in Central Vermont. Attorney General Charity Clark cautioned that scammers exploit vulnerable situations by impersonating contractors and service providers, urging residents to verify the legitimacy of anyone offering relief services. Residents are encouraged to call 211 to report damage and access verified relief resources rather than responding to unsolicited offers.
gbc.gi
· 2025-12-08
Not suitable for Elderus database summary. This article is primarily about a religious appointment (Charles Azzopardi's installation as Gibraltar's Bishop) and only briefly mentions fraud statistics. While it does contain relevant fraud information about 18 suspected cases targeting NatWest and Gibraltar International Bank customers with over £1.5 million reported stolen, the main news focus is not on elder fraud or abuse, making it outside the scope of an elder fraud research database.
dakotanewsnow.com
· 2025-12-08
Online shopping scams are among the top three fraud schemes reported annually, with young adults aged 18-24 being the most targeted demographic despite their technology proficiency. To avoid cyber scams, consumers should verify they're on legitimate websites (checking for "HTTPS" and padlock symbols), use credit cards instead of debit cards, research domain age, and be cautious of phishing emails directing them to cloned websites that mimic legitimate retailers like Amazon.
wsfa.com
· 2025-12-08
The FTC reported that government impersonation scams cost Americans $2.7 billion last year, with a 90% surge in cash payments to scammers between 2022 and 2023, with median losses reaching $14,740 per victim. Scammers pose as federal agencies (FTC, IRS, SSA, FBI) via texts and emails to demand cash payments, which are preferred by criminals because they leave no paper trail. The FTC and partnering federal agencies warn that legitimate government agencies never request money or personal information via text or social media, and urge victims to report scams at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
levittownnow.com
· 2025-12-08
Pennsylvania House Bill 2064, sponsored by State Representative Joe Hogan, passed the House with bipartisan support (152-49 votes) and is headed to the Senate. The legislation aims to protect seniors from financial exploitation by requiring financial institutions and fiduciaries to report suspected abuse, temporarily halt suspicious transactions, and share information with area agencies on aging, while granting them immunity from liability. According to Hogan, tens of thousands of dollars are lost weekly to scams and fraud in Bucks County alone, making this decade-long legislative effort critical to safeguarding seniors' assets.
prnewswire.com
· 2025-12-08
Telehealth fraud, identified as the New York StateWide Senior Action Council's Medicare Fraud of the Month for July 2024, typically involves telemarketers obtaining seniors' Medicare information, paying providers to sign unnecessary orders without proper patient interaction, and submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid for durable medical equipment, lab services, or pharmaceuticals. The Council advises seniors to schedule telehealth appointments directly with their providers, guard their Medicare cards, reject unsolicited offers for free services, and review billing statements for suspicious charges, with Medicare fraud estimated to cost taxpayers over $60 billion nationally per year.
idahocountyfreepress.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, seniors lost $3.4 billion to scams—an 11% increase from 2022—with common schemes including romance fraud, fake tech support, cryptocurrency conversion, and investment scams. The Idaho Attorney General and FBI provide educational resources and warning signs (unexpected contact, pressure to act quickly, requests for untraceable payments, demands for secrecy, and too-good-to-be-true offers) to help seniors identify fraud. Victims are encouraged to report incidents to local police, the FTC, FBI's IC3, or U.S. Postal Inspection Service despite shame or embarrassment, as reporting is critical to combating senior fraud.
app.com
· 2025-12-08
A 74-year-old New Jersey resident and other seniors attended an educational event about protecting themselves from identity theft and online scams, which have become increasingly prevalent in their demographic. According to FBI data, over 101,000 people aged 60 and older reported fraud in 2023, resulting in $3.4 billion in losses—an 11% increase from the previous year. Experts advise seniors to protect themselves by using strong passwords, shredding sensitive documents, never sharing personal information, and recognizing urgency tactics as warning signs of scams.
cfpublic.org
· 2025-12-08
Elder fraud is surging nationwide, costing seniors $3.4 billion annually, with investment scams and cryptocurrency schemes driving dramatic increases in losses. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office formed a dedicated financial fraud unit and launched awareness campaigns, including a screening of the movie "Thelma" that depicted a grandparent falling victim to an impersonation scam—a con that mirrors real schemes targeting seniors' trust and assets. In Volusia County alone, seniors lost approximately $4.6 million over the past year, with detectives recovering only $760,000 of the nearly 575 reported fraud cases.
npnewsmm.com
· 2025-12-08
Online scams are escalating in Myanmar by exploiting socio-economic hardship, with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated methods including fake lottery wins, investment schemes promising high returns (sometimes up to 100%), stock market manipulation, and fake job ads. A 56-year-old housewife lost approximately 6 million kyats after initially investing 200,000 kyats in a scheme involving fake websites, Facebook pages, and in-person meetings that created false legitimacy. Anti-fraud experts note that lack of public education and scammers' constant adaptation of tactics—including use of foreign images, fake accounts, and deepfake technology—are enabling these crimes to proliferate.
sinardaily.my
· 2025-12-08
The National Scam Awareness Survey 2024 in Malaysia found that 73 percent of 10,893 respondents had experienced some form of scam, indicating a significant gap between awareness and resilience—respondents know scam risks but fail to adopt preventive measures. Key vulnerabilities include only half blocking scammers' phone numbers, less than a third reporting incidents to family or friends, and susceptibility to scammers impersonating authority figures like tax officers or police. The survey revealed that younger adults earning under RM3,000 monthly and those with higher education/income levels were notably targeted, suggesting scammers exploit both financial desperation and educated demographics.
kob.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are targeting University of New Mexico (UNM) email account holders with phishing emails impersonating professors or supervisors, offering fake job opportunities (advertised as $4,500 weekly positions with limited openings) or requesting gift card purchases. The scams use pressure tactics and urgency to manipulate victims, with at least one UNM student falling victim. UNM officials advise recipients to watch for external email warnings and report suspicious messages to the IT Department.
berkshireeagle.com
· 2025-12-08
**Scam Type:** Distraction Burglary/Home Robbery
The Berkshire District Attorney's Office warned of an active two-person scam targeting senior citizens and homeowners across New England, where one scammer lures residents outside by offering unsolicited services (tree removal or solar panel installation) while an accomplice burgles the home. Authorities advised residents to reject all unsolicited service proposals and never leave their home or allow strangers inside, regardless of professional appearance or claimed legitimacy.
valleybreeze.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS issued a warning about rising impersonation scams targeting seniors, where fraudsters pose as government officials to steal personal information and money through phone calls, emails, and texts. Scammers pressure victims into immediate payments via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency by fabricating urgent scenarios like fake tax debts or promises of refunds, often using spoofed caller IDs to appear legitimate. The IRS advises seniors to hang up on unexpected calls claiming to be from the agency and verify contact directly at 800-829-1040 rather than using numbers provided by callers.
wlwt.com
· 2025-12-08
Kenton County Sheriff's Office is warning of a phone scam where callers threaten arrest for unpaid fines and claim a judge has issued a "gag order" preventing victims from reporting the call to officials. The scam has affected residents in Northern Kentucky, with one woman recently losing $9,000; law enforcement emphasized they will never call about fines or warrants and never demand payment via cash, check, gift cards, credit cards, or cryptocurrency.
koaa.com
· 2025-12-08
Colorado Springs police report that scams are increasingly catching seniors due to both the volume of daily attempts and seniors' particular vulnerability to emotional manipulation. Victims lose anywhere from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars, with romance scams proving especially devastating—one woman lost her life by suicide after being defrauded of thousands of dollars monthly by a romance scammer posing as her fiancé. Experts identify key red flags including requests for non-traditional payment methods (gift cards, cryptocurrency, direct bank transfers) and note that seniors' generation-based tendency to trust authority figures, combined with isolation and loneliness, makes them prime targets for scammers posing as law enforcement, banks, or tech companies.
theturtleislandnews.com
· 2025-12-08
An individual in Brant County, Ontario fell victim to a romance scam that began on a dating application in April 2024, where a scammer built trust over several weeks before convincing them to invest in cryptocurrency. The victim made multiple transfers to a cryptocurrency account but was unable to recover any funds, as the scammer employed tactics such as changing phone numbers and creating new social media profiles to maintain the deception. The Brant County OPP is warning the public to exercise caution when meeting individuals online and to be skeptical of requests to switch communication platforms or invest in cryptocurrency.
brantbeacon.ca
· 2025-12-08
A victim lost $34,500 in a romance scam that began on a dating app in April 2024, where a scammer built trust before pivoting to cryptocurrency investment schemes and then exploiting the victim with fake withdrawal fees. The scammer used multiple deception tactics including stolen influencer photos, changing contact information, and creating fake accounts to maintain the illusion of legitimacy. The Brant County OPP advises the public to avoid switching communication platforms with online contacts, never share financial information with people not met in person, and report suspicious activity immediately.
myemail-api.constantcontact.com
· 2025-12-08
This article explains how romance scammers target vulnerable individuals on dating platforms and social media by researching personal information and creating fake profiles to build emotional connections before requesting money. The piece outlines key warning signs including profiles that seem too perfect, requests to move off-platform, fabricated sob stories, and limited contact histories. The article advises users to verify identities through reverse image searches, limit personal information sharing, trust their instincts, and remain skeptical of relationships that develop too quickly.
thestar.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence and deepfake technology to create convincing fake profiles and communications on dating apps and social media, making it harder for victims to distinguish real from fabricated interactions. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, $52.4 million in romance fraud losses were reported in 2023, though actual losses are estimated at five to ten times higher due to underreporting; scammers typically target vulnerable individuals by building trust before requesting money for emergencies, investments, or other financial schemes. Experts advise that any request for money is a major red flag, and urge victims to report incidents to police despite potential embarrassment, as information sharing helps investigators identify patterns across
wnem.com
· 2025-12-08
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned residents about a government imposter scam in which fraudsters pose as government officials claiming to offer "free government money from the CARES Act" to steal personal information. The alert advises consumers to block contact attempts, avoid clicking links or opening attachments, and report suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General's office, while noting that legitimate government agencies will never demand payment via gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or threaten immediate arrest.
forbes.com
· 2025-12-08
Job scams are increasingly sophisticated and targeting vulnerable job seekers, particularly in tight labor markets like the U.K. which had 904,000 vacancies in May 2024. Experts warn job hunters to avoid offers with vague descriptions, too-good-to-be-true promises, suspicious website URLs, poor communication quality, unsolicited job offers through social media, and any listings requiring upfront payments.
ncoa.org
· 2025-12-08
This educational article explains how online scams target older adults, using a real case example where 80-year-old Alice Lin lost over $700,000 to a cryptocurrency investment scam on WeChat. According to the FBI IC3, people over 60 reported $3.4 billion in fraud losses in 2023 (up 11% from 2022), with an average loss of nearly $34,000 per victim. The article details five psychological manipulation tactics scammers use against seniors—including targeting social isolation, impersonating authority figures, and exploiting trust—and provides specific protective measures such as consulting trusted contacts before responding to suspicious requests and verifying organizations through official channels.
leaderadvertiser.com
· 2025-12-08
Up to 20% of older Americans fall victim to elder fraud annually, with losses exceeding $3.4 billion in 2023. Common scams targeting seniors include government impersonation, sweepstakes, robocalls, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams. Prevention strategies include staying educated on evolving fraud tactics, monitoring accounts regularly, maintaining open communication with family members, reporting suspicious activity immediately, and avoiding pressure to send money quickly by hanging up and calling back to verify.
coinspeaker.com
· 2025-12-08
Binance collaborated with the FBI in San Diego to investigate a "pig butchering" scam, resulting in the seizure of $2.5 million in cryptocurrency (2.5 million USDT) from accounts controlled by a perpetrator in Thailand. Pig butchering scams involve fraudsters building trust with victims through online communication before manipulating them into fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, often by posing as romantic interests and allowing small initial withdrawals to build false confidence. The U.S. Attorney's Office filed a civil forfeiture action to recover the seized funds, which may be used to compensate victims.
thespec.com
· 2025-12-08
A Brant County resident lost $34,500 to a romance scammer who initiated contact through a dating app, then moved conversations to another platform and persuaded the victim to invest in cryptocurrency. When the victim attempted to withdraw funds, they encountered additional fees with strict deadlines that resulted in further losses, and the money has not been recovered. Police advise caution when online contacts suggest changing communication platforms, request money, or show inconsistencies in their stories.
dropboxforum.com
· 2025-12-08
This is a forum post about Dropbox customer service complaints, not an elder fraud case. A user reported being charged for four months without purchasing a plan and characterized the company as a scam with poor customer support, though no details about the specific fraud mechanism or resolution were provided.
**Note:** This article does not contain elder fraud, scam, or abuse content relevant to the Elderus database and should not be indexed.
abc7ny.com
· 2025-12-08
Following a global tech outage, scammers exploited the disruption by sending fraudulent emails, texts, and robocalls requesting personal information such as passwords, account numbers, and social security numbers. Security experts warned the public to be vigilant against spoofed caller IDs and phishing attempts, noting that Americans lost $2.7 billion to imposter scams in 2023 and fraud is projected to worsen in 2024. Recommended precautions include hanging up on suspicious calls, calling back official numbers from statements or cards, and never surrendering card information to unsolicited callers.
registerguard.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers about a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post, which contacts people through career websites like Indeed with fake remote job offers and requests personal information including government-issued ID photos to commit identity fraud and open fraudulent credit accounts. The dissolved company, operating under multiple aliases, has generated 47 scam tracker reports and eight complaints in the past 12 months, with at least two victims in Oregon under age 35. The BBB advises job seekers to verify employment offers through official company websites and avoid sharing sensitive personal information with unknown entities.
newsmirror.net
· 2025-12-08
Seniors lost over $3 billion to scams in 2023, with losses reaching $1.6 billion in just the first five months of 2024, representing a significant increase year-over-year. Older adults are particularly vulnerable targets because they tend to be trusting, have financial savings, and good credit, making them attractive to con artists. Common scams targeting seniors include romance scams (where scammers pose as romantic partners to extract money) and tech support scams (where fake pop-ups trick victims into calling numbers and granting remote computer access).
ctnewsjunkie.com
· 2025-12-08
**Not an Elder Fraud Summary**
This article does not contain information about elder fraud, scams targeting seniors, or elder abuse. It is an opinion piece advocating for minimal regulation of peer-to-peer payment platforms like Zelle, arguing that proposed Senate oversight would harm small businesses and community banks. While the piece mentions fraud investigations on these platforms, it does not describe specific scams, victims, or cases relevant to the Elderus database.
katv.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers impersonating law enforcement officers are calling Arkansas residents and demanding payment via wire transfer, prepaid cards, or gift cards to resolve alleged criminal matters or enroll in fake rehabilitation programs, using caller ID spoofing and pre-recorded messages to deceive victims. Attorney General Tim Griffin advises people never to send money to callers claiming to be law enforcement, to verify caller identity by independently calling the agency, and to never share personal information over the phone. Victims should report fraudulent calls to the Attorney General's Office with details of the call time, number, and message.
nationalseniors.com.au
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence technologies, particularly generative AI, to create convincing fake content used in various fraud schemes targeting the public. Common AI-enabled scams include deepfake payment redirection scams impersonating company executives, social media investment scams featuring fake celebrity videos, voice-cloning "Hi Mum" scams, sophisticated phishing emails with realistic logos, job scams with fake websites, and romance scams using AI-generated profile pictures and chatbots. To protect against these evolving threats, individuals should verify information independently, maintain strong online security practices, and educate themselves about AI-based scam techniques.
fox10phoenix.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are impersonating the USPS through fake text messages claiming package delivery issues, account suspensions, or waiting packages, attempting to trick recipients into clicking malicious links that steal personal information such as social security numbers and credit card details. The USPS was the most imitated brand in phishing scams during the second quarter, prompting an official alert warning customers that legitimate USPS texts only come from 5-digit short codes and never contain links or requests without prior customer tracking number requests.
texasattorneygeneral.gov
· 2025-12-08
Following the CrowdStrike service outage, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned residents to be vigilant against scams exploiting the cybersecurity incident, particularly unsolicited contacts claiming to be from CrowdStrike requesting login credentials or personal information. Consumers are advised to immediately change any compromised passwords, avoid reusing them across accounts, and report suspected data breaches to their organization's customer support or IT department.
foxbusiness.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are impersonating the U.S. Postal Service through deceptive text messages claiming delivery issues or suspended accounts to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and providing personal information such as Social Security numbers, account credentials, and payment card details. The USPS warns customers that it only uses 5-digit short codes for SMS and never includes links in unsolicited texts; recipients should verify package status only through USPS.com and report suspicious messages to authorities.
mtb.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational resource outlines how to protect aging loved ones from fraud and financial abuse, which can be perpetrated by strangers, friends, caregivers, or family members. The piece identifies six common senior scams—suspicious solicitation, counterfeit check schemes, lottery fraud, fake inheritance notifications, romance scams, and internet sale fraud—and provides practical warning signs and preventive advice for each. M&T Bank offers a dedicated helpline (1-800-724-2440) for reporting suspected financial abuse or fraud involving seniors.