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boston25news.com
· 2025-12-08
A 21-year-old South Boston man, Urvishkumar Vipulkumar Patel, was indicted on wire fraud conspiracy charges for his role in a scheme that defrauded a 75-year-old Berkshire County victim of approximately $500,000 between February and October. The scam involved a co-conspirator impersonating a U.S. Treasury Department official who falsely claimed the victim was involved in money laundering and instructed him to withdraw cash and place it in marked boxes for couriers to collect; Patel was arrested after attempting to pick up one of these boxes in North Adams on October 7.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Urvishkumar Vipulkumar Patel, 21, of South Boston was indicted on conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges for his role in a scheme that defrauded a 75-year-old Berkshire County man of approximately $500,000 between February and October. A co-conspirator posed as U.S. Treasury Department official "Sam Wilson" and convinced the victim to withdraw cash and place it in boxes for "safekeeping," with couriers (including Patel) collecting the funds using predetermined security procedures before authorities apprehended Patel in North Adams. The investigation is ongoing, and the conspiracy charge carries a potential sentence of
regtechtimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, a 40-year-old Nigerian man, was arrested upon arrival at a Texas airport and charged with 14 counts of wire fraud for operating a romance scam that defrauded victims of over $3.3 million. Using fake dating profiles under the alias "Giovanni," Nwadialo posed as a U.S. military member overseas and convinced victims to send money through various pretexts, including military fines and investment opportunities, with one victim losing over $2.4 million. If convicted, Nwadialo faces up to 20 years in prison per count.
graphic.com.gh
· 2025-12-08
Two Ghanaian nationals and one U.S. resident were convicted for operating a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans between March 2019 and March 2022 by creating fake romantic relationships and convincing victims to send money. Sadia Alhassan and Mohammed Saaminu Zuberu, along with co-conspirator Shawn William Smith, were sentenced to prison terms and ordered to pay $581,261.67 each in restitution for their roles as money handlers and coordinators funneling victim funds to scammers based in Ghana. The operation involved receiving packages of cash from victims via postal services, converting funds to money orders
republicanherald.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece outlines nine common scam tactics and warning signs, including unsolicited phone calls claiming to be from banks or government agencies, requests for untraceable payment methods (gift cards, prepaid debit cards), poor quality communications with misspellings, upfront payment demands, and pre-checked boxes for recurring donations. The author advises readers to verify caller identity independently, watch for threats or "too good to be true" offers, and report suspected scams to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office.
nbcsandiego.com
· 2025-12-08
During Medicare open enrollment season, seniors become vulnerable to scams impersonating Medicare, where fraudsters use stolen Medicare numbers to order unauthorized products and services or harvest personal information. Experts advise seniors to be suspicious of unsolicited contact about Medicare plans, review benefit statements for fraudulent charges, and pause before providing personal information or making payments, especially when feeling pressured near enrollment deadlines. Resources like the AARP Fraud Watch Network offer free support for scam victims to identify fraud and recover compromised identities.
wnbf.com
· 2025-12-08
This article is not about fraud or elder abuse, but rather a policy issue affecting Medicare payment rates for home medical equipment providers in New York. Seniors are rallying for legislative support (H.R.5555 and S.1294) after Medicare slashed reimbursement rates, forcing two-thirds of providers to reduce services or close, threatening access to essential equipment like wheelchairs and oxygen tanks for the elderly population.
**Note:** This article does not fit the Elderus database scope, which focuses on scams, fraud, and elder abuse rather than healthcare policy issues.
nemasket.theweektoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Two men, Roberto Munoz and Jason Rhodes, were arrested for serving as couriers in a multi-state "grandparent scam" that targeted elderly residents, including those in Lakeville, collecting approximately $230,000 from victims across Rhode Island and Massachusetts in early March. The scam involved fraudsters posing as family members, attorneys, or law enforcement officials to convince elderly victims their grandchildren needed bail money, which the couriers then collected in person. Both men faced federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
sdvoice.info
· 2025-12-08
The Department of Justice's annual report documented over 300 enforcement actions against more than 700 defendants targeting older adults, recovering nearly $700 million and disrupting major transnational schemes. Notable cases included convictions of two Pittsburgh nursing homes for falsifying Medicare and Medicaid records to hide inadequate care, and investigations into New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes finding constitutional rights violations through poor infection control and medical care. The DOJ also addressed broader elder fraud affecting over 225,000 seniors through romance scams and government impersonation schemes, stopped $27 million in fraudulent transfers, and advanced prevention through nearly 1,000 elder justice events and a National Elder Fraud Hotline that handle
kgun9.com
· 2025-12-08
Arizona experienced a 36% surge in elder fraud cases from 2022 to 2023, prompting the Green Valley Council to host Fight Fraud Day at a local recreation center, where the Pima County Sheriff's Department warned residents about evolving scams including voice cloning, number spoofing, and romantic fraud schemes that increasingly target the retirement community. The presentation demonstrated how artificial intelligence and voice cloning technology are being weaponized to impersonate family members and create fraudulent stories, with Green Valley residents reporting 2-3 scam attempts daily ranging from telephone fraud to compromised bank accounts. The PCSD provided fraud prevention resources and encourages residents to remain skeptical of unsolic
wrex.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers target veterans around Veterans Day through phishing, vishing, social media scams, and "gaming fraud" schemes including credit card fraud and account hacking. To protect themselves, veterans should verify charity names carefully, avoid organizations that pressure them for donations, and use free monitoring services like Give.Org before donating.
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Global scam losses reached $1.03 trillion in the past 12 months, with U.S. victims experiencing the highest average loss per scam at $3,520, according to the 2024 Global State of Scams report. Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence for attacks like deepfake grandparent scams and CEO fraud, with only 4% of victims recovering their money and 70% failing to report scams to law enforcement. Despite 67% of survey respondents claiming they can identify scams, the rising frequency of attacks—nearly half of people encounter scams weekly—demonstrates that education alone is insufficient to prevent victimization.
timesofsandiego.com
· 2025-12-08
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and FBI are hosting free Elder Fraud Prevention seminars during International Fraud Week to educate seniors about recognizing and avoiding scams. In 2023, seniors over age 60 reported losses exceeding $3.4 billion to the Internet Crime Complaint Center, with tech support fraud being the most common crime type affecting this age group ($600 million in losses) and investment scams being the costliest ($1.2 billion). The seminars will cover common fraud schemes including romance scams, tech support fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and investment fraud.
kmvt.com
· 2025-12-08
The Office on Aging in Ketchum, Idaho reported a rise in financial scams targeting elderly residents and hosted a fraud prevention seminar on November 7 featuring officials from the Idaho Department of Finance, AARP, and Idaho Commission on Aging. The event aimed to educate the community about common scams affecting seniors, including fake virus pop-ups and romance scams that exploit lonely individuals for significant sums of money.
southernillinoisnow.com
· 2025-12-08
A 28-year-old Nigerian national, Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for operating a romance scam that defrauded at least a dozen elderly and disabled women across the United States of hundreds of thousands of dollars between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and his co-conspirators posed as romantic interests online to gain victims' trust, then used U.S.-based "money mules" to collect and transfer stolen funds totaling at least $329,470, which he was ordered to repay in restitution.
wsiltv.com
· 2025-12-08
A 28-year-old Nigerian man, Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for operating a romance scam that defrauded at least a dozen victims, primarily elderly or disabled women, of hundreds of thousands of dollars between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and co-conspirators posed as American professionals abroad using false identities, built romantic relationships to gain trust, then solicited money for fabricated emergencies like "processing fees," with U.S.-based accomplices acting as "money mules" to transfer funds to Nigeria. The court ordered Uzokpa to pay $329
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
A Nigerian national, Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for operating a romance scam that defrauded at least a dozen victims—primarily elderly and disabled women—of hundreds of thousands of dollars between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and his co-conspirators posed as romantic interests online, built trust with victims, then requested money under false pretenses such as processing fees, using U.S.-based money mules to transfer funds to Nigeria. The judge ordered him to pay $329,470 in restitution to his victims.
indiatvnews.com
· 2025-12-08
An Udupi man lost Rs 14 lakh and a 63-year-old Hyderabad man lost Rs 50 lakh in fake investment scams involving WhatsApp groups promoting bogus trading apps ("Causeway" and "Skyrim Capital") that promised unrealistic returns and locked victims out of their accounts after deposits. Scammers exploit seniors' unfamiliarity with technology by adding them to fraudulent investment groups and fake apps designed to appear legitimate, making it critical for users to verify apps through official stores, avoid unsolicited investment groups, and consult certified financial advisors rather than relying on messaging app recommendations.
indiatoday.in
· 2025-12-08
Multiple victims in India lost significant sums—including a man from Udupi who lost Rs 14 lakh and a 63-year-old from Hyderabad who lost Rs 50 lakh—after being added to WhatsApp groups by scammers posing as financial advisors offering stock market tips and high returns. The scammers directed victims to download fraudulent investment apps (such as "Causeway" and "Skyrim Capital"), where victims initially saw fake profits but were then locked out when attempting to withdraw funds. The article advises protecting oneself by avoiding unknown contacts online, being wary of guaranteed or extremely high returns (a hallmark of fraud), an
abovethelaw.com
· 2025-12-08
Lawyers nationwide received phishing emails impersonating federal court notices of electronic filings, with scammers requesting replies that lead to malicious websites designed to compromise personal and firm data. Federal district courts and bankruptcy courts issued warnings urging attorneys to verify filings through official channels and avoid clicking links or downloading attachments from unofficial sources. The scheme targeted legal professionals across multiple jurisdictions from California to New York to Texas, posing risks of ransomware attacks and data theft.
wydaily.com
· 2025-12-08
Online scams caused an estimated $1 trillion in global losses in 2023, with Americans over 60 experiencing more than $3.4 billion in losses that year, primarily through tech support scams and investment schemes involving cryptocurrency. Experts are convening at the Global Anti-Scam Summit in November 2023 to develop cross-industry and international strategies to combat increasingly sophisticated scams that operate across multiple countries. The FBI advises people to consult trusted friends and family before responding to suspicious communications and warns of scammers exploiting the 2024 election for fraud.
quintenews.com
· 2025-12-08
The Ontario Provincial Police and Northumberland OPP are conducting fraud awareness initiatives during Crime Prevention Week 2024, with Community Safety Officers delivering presentations to seniors at community organizations and clubs. The presentations distribute resources including the Competition Bureau's "Little Black Book of Scams" and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario materials, along with practical anti-fraud tools like RFID-blocking cards and tips on recognizing common scams across phone, email, and in-person contact methods. The initiative emphasizes the key message that if an offer sounds too good to be true, it likely is, and encourages community members to request voicemails for important contacts to verify legitimacy.
abc12.com
· 2025-12-08
An elderly man from Elba Township, Michigan was nearly defrauded of $24,500 in October after receiving a fake email about a Bitcoin purchase and being instructed to withdraw cash to "repay" funds. The Lapeer County Sheriff's Office successfully recovered the full amount after the victim's daughter memorized the scammer's license plate and the bank manager reported suspicious activity, leading to the suspect's vehicle being located in Detroit. The case remains under investigation, and authorities remind residents to be cautious of unsolicited communications.
irishtechnews.ie
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece discusses the prevalence and types of online scams targeting seniors, drawing parallels between modern cyber-scammers and historical fraud schemes. In 2023, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre processed 62,365 fraud reports totaling over $554 million in losses, with seniors especially vulnerable due to their trust and familiarity with traditional communication. Common scams include phishing emails, tech support pop-ups, fraudulent government calls threatening legal action, and romance scams, with the article emphasizing that skepticism, verification of requests, and avoiding hasty responses are key protective measures.
mpacorn.com
· 2025-12-08
Debbie Deem, a retired FBI victim specialist, volunteers as a fraud intervention coach in Camarillo, California, providing free counseling and education to community members who have fallen victim to scams and fraud. She emphasizes that fraud disproportionately affects older adults (particularly those aged 70-79) and isolated individuals, with victims in her caseload losing anywhere from $500 to $5 million, and some losing their homes entirely. Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency are making sophisticated scams—including romance investment fraud, charity fraud, and romance scams—increasingly difficult to combat and devastating to victims often living on fixed incomes.
ktlo.com
· 2025-12-08
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of three individuals in separate Medicaid fraud and elder abuse cases: Hanna Christmas was charged with felony Medicaid fraud for billing school districts $5,490.72 for physical therapy services never provided; Ja'Layia McClendon was charged with felony abuse of an endangered person after witnesses saw her strike an 82-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease at an assisted living center, causing facial and forearm bruising; and Trey Franks was charged with felony abuse after $1,086.26 in unauthorized transfers were made from a long-term care facility resident's account to his credit card between September and October
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Three Arkansas residents were arrested on October 31 on separate charges of elder abuse and Medicaid fraud. Ja'Layia McClendon was arrested for physically assaulting an 82-year-old woman with Alzheimer's at an assisted living facility, leaving her with facial and forearm bruises; Trey Franks was arrested for fraudulently transferring over $1,000 from a long-term care resident's bank account in five transfers between September and October 2023; and Hannah Christmas was charged with Medicaid fraud for billing school districts $5,500 for physical therapy services never provided between August 2023 and April 2024.
wrex.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau issued a warning to U.S. veterans about emerging scams targeting their money and identity, particularly around Veterans Day, including phishing, vishing, social media fraud, and "gaming fraud." Common tactics include credit card theft, account hacking, fake government benefit schemes requiring upfront fees, and imposter scams posing as veterans or veteran organizations. The BBB recommends veterans verify charities before donating, avoid pressure to donate immediately, and watch for charity names that mimic legitimate organizations.
globalnews.ca
· 2025-12-08
This was an educational event hosted by the Mayfair Hub Club where Saskatoon Police Sergeant Les Brauner presented information on common scams targeting older adults, including romance scams, lottery scams, grandparent scams, phishing, and Bitcoin fraud. The free, no-registration-required event also included blood checks, refreshments, and programming at Mayfair United Church in Saskatoon.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are impersonating legitimate bail bond companies in North Alabama, contacting relatives of jailed inmates and demanding payment via Cash App or prepaid gift cards before disappearing with the money. Red flags include requests for payment through apps or gift cards and communication only by phone or email, whereas legitimate bail bond companies require in-person office visits and signed contracts. At least two reported cases in Huntsville and Florence resulted in losses of $1,120 and similar amounts, with vulnerable populations like elderly family members and concerned parents being particularly susceptible to this fraud.
giant.fm
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, a 28-year-old Nigerian national, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for conducting a romance scam that defrauded at least a dozen victims, primarily elderly or disabled women, of hundreds of thousands of dollars between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and co-conspirators created fake online identities posing as professionals abroad, built romantic relationships with victims to gain trust, then requested money under false pretenses such as processing fees, using U.S.-based "money mules" to transfer the stolen funds to Nigeria. The court ordered Uzokpa to pay $329
irs.gov
· 2025-12-08
Three individuals were sentenced for their roles in a Ghana-based romance scam targeting elderly U.S. victims between March 2019 and March 2022: Sadia Alhassan (18 months prison), Shawn William Smith (1 day prison), and Mohammed Saaminu Zuberu (5½ months prison). The defendants served as money launderers and intermediaries, receiving funds that scam victims wired or mailed after being deceived into believing they were in romantic relationships with military personnel, with total restitution ordered at $581,261.67.
hindustantimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 79-year-old retired employee in Bengaluru lost ₹81 lakh after falling victim to a "digital arrest" scam in which fraudsters impersonating Mumbai police officers falsely accused him of sending obscene messages and confined him to his home for a month under threat of arrest. The scammers used fear and blackmail tactics to extort the money, with police noting multiple similar cases occurring in the city where victims are threatened with false criminal allegations. Prime Minister Modi recently warned the public that "digital arrest" is not a legal concept and advised people not to comply with such calls from unverified callers claiming to be government officials.
thehindu.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
An Associate Professor at a Government Medical College in India lost ₹76.5 lakh ($92,000 USD) to an online trading scam after encountering a YouTube advertisement for trading guidance that led him to a WhatsApp group posing as legitimate investors. The scammers built his confidence through fake investment screenshots and tutorials before directing him to a fraudulent website where they promised 30% returns on Indian and U.S. stocks; he discovered the fraud when a withdrawal was blocked and he was told he owed a ₹50-lakh fee to a fake "Qualified Institutional Buyers Association." Tamil Nadu police have registered a case and are investigating suspects believed to be operating
dfpi.ca.gov
· 2025-12-08
This is an educational resource providing guidance on reporting elder financial abuse. It directs victims and concerned parties to contact local Adult Protective Services offices or law enforcement, and provides specific reporting forms (SOC 341 for general reporters and SOC 342 for financial institution employees) along with additional support resources including the Bar Association of San Francisco's referral service, Seniors Against Investment Fraud, and the National Elder Care Locator.
mychesco.com
· 2025-12-08
Tashina Thompson, 29, of Philadelphia, was issued an arrest warrant for allegedly exploiting an elderly resident of East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, where she worked as a home health caretaker from January to June 2024. Thompson faces charges including financial exploitation of an older adult, identity theft (25 counts), forgery (5 counts), and related fraud offenses; her current whereabouts are unknown. Police are seeking information on Thompson's location and urge anyone with tips to contact the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department.
lowellsun.com
· 2025-12-08
This article contains two unrelated pieces: The first describes UMass Amherst researchers developing a cheaper, portable device to detect PFAS (toxic "forever chemicals") in water, reducing testing costs from millions to thousands of dollars. The second reports the arrest of two men, Roberto Munoz and Jason Rhodes, who allegedly served as couriers in grandparent scams targeting elderly victims across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, collecting approximately $230,000 from victims in over a dozen communities.
sentinelandenterprise.com
· 2025-12-08
This article contains two unrelated stories. The first discusses UMass Amherst researchers developing an inexpensive, portable device to detect PFAS (harmful "forever chemicals") in drinking water, reducing testing costs from millions to thousands of dollars. The second describes the arrest of two men accused of operating a grandparent scam courier network that collected approximately $230,000 from elderly victims across Massachusetts and Rhode Island by posing as family members in legal trouble.
keysnews.com
· 2025-12-08
A California financial advisor, Paul Horton Smith, was convicted in January of operating a $24 million Ponzi scheme called "Northstar" from 2000 to 2020, defrauding hundreds of elderly victims who believed they were investing in annuities or real estate. Elder fraud reports nationally increased 14% in 2023 with losses exceeding $3 billion annually, taking forms ranging from investment scams and romance scams to government impersonation, with emerging threats including AI-generated voice impersonation. To protect themselves, seniors should verify advisor credentials through BrokerCheck and IAPD databases, work with transparent advisors who maintain client fund access,
mynbc15.com
· 2025-12-08
The Better Business Bureau is warning seniors about two prevalent scams: holiday shopping scams involving fraudulent package delivery texts (which should never be clicked) and Medicare enrollment scams where criminals steal seniors' Medicare numbers and make fraudulent claims. The BBB advises seniors to verify package issues directly with retailers and monitor Medicare statements for unauthorized services or equipment, and is hosting an educational event in Baldwin County to help prevent victimization.
newslj.com
· 2025-12-08
This article covers multiple current fraud and cybersecurity threats: Wyoming residents report receiving suspicious DocuSign phishing emails and fraudulent holiday sale emails (claiming 50% off heaters endorsed by Elon Musk) with spelling errors and fake purchase links. The FBI warns that hackers are bypassing two-factor authentication by exploiting website cookies after users click fraudulent links, while a new "Quishing" scam embeds malicious code in QR codes to direct victims to harmful sites. Post-election scams are also surging, including deepfake videos from foreign sources and phishing attempts disguised as election updates or donation requests, with experts advising users to verify sources
bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Bengaluru Police have launched weekly digital literacy and cyber-security sessions to protect senior citizens from online fraud, responding to rising cybercrime targeting the elderly who often fall victim to scammers impersonating government officials using fear tactics. October sessions in Malleswaram and Sahakar Nagar drew approximately 180 participants who reported increased confidence in identifying suspicious activity, with programs covering phone security, safe online practices, and fraud prevention. The initiative addresses seniors' vulnerability stemming from limited familiarity with digital platforms and financial dependence on potentially untrustworthy individuals.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are targeting British senior residents with phishing text messages falsely claiming winter heating allowance and cost-of-living support payments, directing them to fake GOV.UK websites that harvest personal and payment information. The campaign exploits recent UK government cuts to Winter Fuel Payments and uses approximately 597 unique domains disguised with lookalike GOV.UK addresses, with the phishing sites strategically designed to display only on mobile devices. The UK Police Regional Organised Crime Unit has warned pensioners to be vigilant against these fraudulent messages impersonating government departments.
levittownnow.com
· 2025-12-08
Pennsylvania State Police warned of a sophisticated Bitcoin scam targeting older residents, wherein scammers impersonated financial institution representatives and federal agents (FBI, FTC) to convince victims to withdraw cash and deposit it into Bitcoin kiosks under the pretense of protecting their assets from fraudulent activity. Victims were tricked into providing receipts or scanning QR codes that granted scammers access to the transferred funds, which are typically irretrievable due to Bitcoin's anonymous nature. The scammers used phone number spoofing to appear legitimate, and victims are urged to report incidents to the Federal Trade Commission at 877-382-4357.
boston25news.com
· 2025-12-08
Boston Police Department warned the public of a scam targeting seniors in which fraudsters impersonate government officials or tech support workers, claiming bank accounts have been compromised and directing victims to withdraw cash or purchase precious metals like gold and silver. The scammers then arrange for a "courier" to collect the funds in person using a code word, disappearing with the money and never returning. Police advised the public to avoid unsolicited requests to buy metals, never meet strangers to hand over cash, and refrain from clicking links or calling numbers from unknown senders.
jamaica-gleaner.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article outlines key strategies for protecting oneself from cyberscams, emphasizing the "three S's": stay suspicious, stop to think, and stay protected. Common scam tactics exploit fear, urgency, and money as bait, with particular vulnerability among seniors and isolated individuals through romance scams, job scams, robocalls, and impersonation schemes; experts recommend verifying contacts through official channels and using reverse-image searches to identify fake profiles.
lokmattimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Senior citizens in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are demanding that election candidates address their key concerns, including improved healthcare services, timely pension disbursements, enhanced security measures, and digital literacy programs to protect against online fraud and cybercrime. The elderly are also advocating for better recreational spaces, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and dedicated senior citizen facilities, noting that candidates have largely overlooked their needs in favor of youth-focused policies.
tribuneindia.com
· 2025-12-08
Fraudsters impersonating police officers are increasingly targeting citizens through calls and digital means, creating panic and extorting money by falsely claiming victims are implicated in criminal activities. Experts recommend multiple preventive measures including: enhanced public awareness about "digital arrest" scams (which are illegal), better police capacity building in cybercrime investigation, stricter sentencing laws, reporting suspicious calls to the national cyber crime helpline (1930), and collaboration between police and telecom providers to combat these scams.
jdsupra.com
· 2025-12-08
The Department of Justice released its annual report showing doubled enforcement efforts against elder abuse and nursing home crimes from July 2023 to June 2024, primarily through the National Nursing Home Initiative, which has resulted in investigations and prosecutions of providers for resident negligence and abuse. The report highlights the DOJ's intensified focus on combating crimes against older adults in long-term care settings.
prnewswire.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder fraud prevention advocate Janine Williamson called on Congress to pass the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act (S. 4943 and H.R. 9303), which would require financial institutions to reimburse fraud victims and hold banks accountable, citing that one in three consumers experienced bank fraud resulting in $10 billion in losses last year. Williamson's advocacy is motivated by her uncle Larry Cook's loss of millions of dollars in a phishing scam, which inspired Virginia's HB 692 ("Larry's Law"), now in effect, requiring financial institutions to train employees to identify elder financial exploitation and establish trusted contacts on accounts. Williamson has filed a $