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cw34.com
· 2025-12-08
A 77-year-old Stuart, Florida retiree nearly lost $10,000 in a phone scam where a caller impersonating a customer service representative instructed him to withdraw cash and mail it via UPS; his caregiver alerted police who intercepted the package in Louisville, Kentucky, and recovered all the money. A bank security expert emphasized that tellers should question elderly customers about large cash withdrawals and that banks should implement verification procedures with family members before releasing substantial sums. The victim warns other seniors to remain vigilant, and recommends setting up checks and balances with banks to prevent similar fraud.
southeastiowaunion.com
· 2025-12-08
**Article:** "Senior Citizens Targeted by Technology Scams: How to Identify and Protect Against Fraud" by Beth Swift, Washington Evening Journal
Senior citizens are increasingly targeted by technology scams including impersonation fraud, prize/sweepstakes schemes, tech support scams, charity fraud, and IRS threats, with older adults disproportionately victimized because they typically have savings and good credit. The article identifies key warning signs—unsolicited contact, artificial urgency, requests for money or personal information, unrealistic offers, and poor communication quality—and advises seniors to verify caller identity independently, never share sensitive information, consult trusted contacts before responding to requests
morningstar.com
· 2025-12-08
A reader was invited to join a VIP online investment club that initially showed profits through manipulated small-cap stocks to build trust, then pressured members to invest in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin—causing most participants to lose all their money. The scam, known as "pig butchering," uses confidence tricks to gradually compromise victims' judgment through promises of returns before disappearing with funds, and commonly exploits psychological vulnerabilities through social media solicitations and fake cryptocurrency exchange websites.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Roxana C. Laub, a 33-year-old Orange County Sheriff's Department employee, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft for forging her 75-year-old grandmother's checks (totaling approximately $45,000) and fraudulently using her credit cards for personal expenses between 2015 and 2022 without authorization. Laub also impersonated her grandmother during bank calls and used her grandmother's bank account to pay off the fraudulent credit card charges. She faces up to 30 years in federal prison and has agreed to repay all stolen funds, with sentencing scheduled for April 9, 2025.
wealthmanagement.com
· 2025-12-08
Elderly individuals are increasingly targeted by sophisticated internet scams, with the FBI's 2023 Elder Fraud Report documenting over 880,000 complaints from those over 60 totaling $3.4 billion in losses—an 11% increase from 2022. Notable cases include a 76-year-old retired lawyer (Barry Heitin) who lost approximately $740,000 after being manipulated into thinking he was assisting a government investigation, and a 79-year-old man (Alfred Mancinelli) who lost nearly $1 million in a romance scam. Tech support fraud generates the most complaints, followed by romance, cryptocurrency, and investment sc
westfaironline.com
· 2025-12-08
A 24-year-old Bengali student in New York on a student visa, Mazharul Islam, was arrested and charged with operating a Geek Squad auto-renewal scam that defrauded elderly victims of significant sums. Islam posed as a Best Buy employee, sending phishing emails to trick victims into believing they needed to renew service contracts, then directed them to fake refund links and convinced them they had overpaid, coercing them to withdraw cash; he personally served as the courier in at least two cases, collecting $35,000 from a 73-year-old Warwick man and $20,000 from an Ohio victim before being caught by police. Islam pleade
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Dongyi Guo, a 28-year-old from China, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after scamming a 79-year-old Missouri woman out of $95,000 in March 2024. Guo and his co-conspirators impersonated representatives from financial institutions and the Social Security Office, falsely claiming the victim's accounts were compromised, then arranged for Guo to collect cash in person over multiple days ($40,000, $35,000, and $20,000) before his arrest on March 7 during an attempt to collect an additional $15,000. Guo faces up to 20 years in prison
wfmj.com
· 2025-12-08
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newsbytesapp.com
· 2025-12-08
During India's festive season (October 1-28), 45% of Indian consumers were targeted by or fell victim to shopping scams, according to a McAfee survey, with nearly half of those scammed losing over ₹41,500. The scams primarily involved AI-driven deepfakes, fake shopping websites mimicking platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, phishing emails, and fraudulent celebrity endorsements shared on social media, with 78% of shoppers reporting increased concern about online fraud in 2024. McAfee blocked 24,000 suspicious URLs during the period and noted that cybercriminals exploited the shift toward online shopping, with sc
kiplinger.com
· 2025-12-08
During Medicare's open enrollment period, seniors become vulnerable to scammers who exploit the need for personal information by impersonating Medicare officials, offering fraudulent card replacements, and promoting fake supplemental coverage plans. A 2023 data breach of 900,000+ Medicare beneficiaries' information from contractor Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation highlighted the risks, though Medicare has since implemented protective measures like the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier to replace Social Security numbers on cards. To protect themselves, seniors should shield government ID numbers, access Medicare.gov directly rather than through suspicious links, and be wary of unsolicited calls or visits claiming to represent Medicare.
fox26houston.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old man in Florida was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk on Facebook and defrauding a 74-year-old Texas woman of up to $600,000 over several months starting in 2023. Jeffrey Moynihan, Jr. posed as Musk, built a daily friendship with the victim, and convinced her to invest in fake business ventures by promising a $55 million return, with at least $250,000 confirmed transferred to accounts he controlled. Moynihan claimed his girlfriend was the mastermind behind the scheme.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
An Orange County Sheriff's Department employee pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft for forging over 20 checks and fraudulently using credit cards in her 75-year-old grandmother's name, stealing approximately $59,000 between December 2015 and March 2020. Roxana C. Laub deposited forged checks totaling $45,000 into her own account, impersonated her grandmother when calling the bank, and charged thousands more on her grandmother's credit cards for personal expenses including dining, bars, and travel. She faces up to 30 years in federal prison and has agreed to repay all stolen funds.
nbc-2.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Florida business owner was arrested for defrauding a 74-year-old Texas woman of $250,000 by impersonating Elon Musk on Facebook and convincing her to invest in his businesses with promises of a $55 million return. The victim may have actually lost as much as $600,000, and investigators suspect additional victims exist. The case is part of a broader pattern, with Florida's Elder Fraud Unit handling nearly $3 million in losses from seniors in 2024 alone.
westfaironline.com
· 2025-12-08
A 24-year-old Bengali national living in New York on a student visa, Mazharul Islam, was arrested and charged with conspiracy and wire fraud for operating a Geek Squad auto-renewal scam targeting elderly victims in Orange County and Ohio. In the first case, Islam posed as a courier and collected $35,000 in cash from a 73-year-old Warwick man who was tricked into believing he had accidentally authorized a $41,999 charge; police arrested Islam during a subsequent sting operation involving a decoy $22,000 payment. Islam admitted to working as a courier for an operation based in India, earning $2,000 per
wtsp.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Bradenton, Florida man was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk on Facebook and defrauding a 74-year-old Texas woman of at least $250,000 (with the victim's husband reporting losses up to $600,000) between 2023 and 2024. Jeffrey Moynihan, Jr. befriended the victim online and convinced her to invest in fake business opportunities promising a $55 million return, transferring the funds to accounts associated with his painting and pressure washing business. Bradenton police's elder fraud unit reports nearly $3 million in fraud losses among victims over 60 in 2024
bankrate.com
· 2025-12-08
Holiday shoppers face multiple online scams including puppy scams (fake breeders requesting upfront deposits), toy scams (counterfeit or non-existent products at discounted prices), and marketplace frauds on platforms like Facebook Marketplace where scammers take payment and disappear. Protection strategies include being skeptical of prices that seem too good to be true, avoiding clicking links from ads or search results, purchasing directly from trusted retailers, and refusing to pay upfront to unverified sellers who won't communicate via phone or video.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article identifies nine common scams expected to target people in 2025, including grandparent scams (using AI to impersonate relatives requesting money), mail fraud schemes, debt collection scams, and lottery/prize scams. The piece advises consumers to watch for red flags such as urgent language, requests for personal information, poor grammar, unsolicited contact, and suspicious links, while emphasizing that verifying identities directly and avoiding hasty decisions can protect against financial loss.
mdjonline.com
· 2025-12-08
**Article Type:** Educational/Awareness
Georgia's elder fraud investigators identified three dominant scam methods targeting seniors in 2024: Romance Scams (exploiting loneliness and shame), Bank Examiner Scams (impersonating government officials to trick victims into transferring funds), and Sweepstakes Scams (convincing victims they've won lotteries and must pay upfront fees). These scams persist because seniors are reluctant to report them due to embarrassment or fear of admitting vulnerability, and scammers target victims through social media and public information about their wealth and lifestyles.
patch.com
· 2025-12-08
A Norwalk senior citizen was scammed out of over $10,000 after a scammer posing as a Microsoft representative convinced them to withdraw cash and deliver it via package pickup at their home for an alleged software renewal issue. Police issued a warning after a similar scam victimized another resident in the Milford area, advising residents to be vigilant against software and computer scams, particularly those requesting cash payments and secrecy.
mysuncoast.com
· 2025-12-08
A 74-year-old woman was defrauded of $600,000 after a Bradenton man, Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr., impersonated Elon Musk on Facebook and promised her $55 million in investment returns if she gave him $500,000. The victim transferred money over several months of communication on Facebook Messenger, believing she was communicating with the real billionaire. Moynihan was arrested by the Bradenton Police Elder Fraud Unit.
spokanejournal.com
· 2025-12-08
Financial fraud targeting older adults has significantly increased in sophistication, with U.S. financial institutions reporting approximately $27 billion in suspicious elder financial exploitation activity from June 2022 to June 2023, and older adults losing over $1.9 billion to fraud in 2023 alone (though the FTC estimates the actual figure may reach $61.5 billion). Check fraud has become particularly prevalent, increasing 385% nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic, with criminals stealing checks from mailboxes and using chemical solvents to alter amounts while preserving signatures. Financial experts recommend protective measures including using permanent gel markers on checks, avoiding blank spaces, monitoring statements regularly, and educating family
wsaz.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Florida man was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk on Facebook and defrauding a 74-year-old Texas woman of $600,000 by convincing her to invest in his purported businesses with promised returns of $55 million. The scam developed over several months of online messaging that exploited the victim's financial fears. This case is part of a broader pattern, with Bradenton Police's Elder Fraud Unit investigating nearly $3 million in elder fraud losses in 2024 alone.
bostonglobe.com
· 2025-12-08
A 79-year-old Brockton woman, Dinora F. Cardoso, died in May 2023 after three years of alleged neglect by her daughter Eva Cardoso (53), granddaughter Kayla Cardoso (31), and visiting nurse Lisa Hamilton (64), resulting in a flesh-eating bacterial infection, uncontrolled diabetes, and unsanitary living conditions infested with cockroaches and bedbugs. Eva Cardoso was charged with involuntary manslaughter and Medicaid fraud for being paid as a personal care attendant; Kayla Cardoso was charged with permitting injury and neglect of an elderly
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr., a 56-year-old Bradenton man, was arrested in 2024 for posing as Elon Musk on Facebook and defrauding a 74-year-old woman of at least $250,000 (possibly up to $600,000) by promising her a $55 million return on a fake business investment. Over several months of online messaging, the victim transferred funds to accounts connected to Moynihan and his painting business before the scheme was discovered. Police believe multiple people were involved in the fraud and the Elder Fraud Unit investigation remains ongoing.
wfaa.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Florida man was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk online and defrauding a 74-year-old North Texas woman of approximately $600,000 between 2023 and mid-2024. Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr. befriended the victim under the guise of Musk, encouraging her to invest in his businesses with promises of a $55 million return, with financial records confirming at least $250,000 in confirmed transfers to accounts he controlled. The case was investigated by both Frisco police and the Bradenton Police Department's Elder Fraud Unit, which reported handling nearly $3 million in fraud losses involving victims
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
From 2018 to 2021, Charlotte-based repairmen David Angelo Quick and Tony Joshua Christo earned over $1.5 million providing home and car repair services to elderly customers but failed to report any of this income on their federal tax returns. The defendants also defrauded some elderly clients by overcharging them for repairs, and Quick operated without a contractor's license. Both pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns, facing up to three years in prison and $250,000 in fines each at sentencing.
abcactionnews.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Bradenton man was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk on Facebook and defrauding a 74-year-old Texas woman of at least $250,000 in an investment scam; the victim's husband reported approximately $600,000 total may have been lost. Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan, Jr. used Musk's real profile photos and news about his activities to build trust over months before proposing an investment opportunity that would turn $500,000 into $55 million. Evidence suggests other people were involved in the scheme and Moynihan may have also impersonated Johnny Depp and Lionel Richie, with
scrippsnews.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Florida man, Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr., was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk on Facebook to defraud a 74-year-old Texas woman out of approximately $250,000 to $600,000 through a fake investment scheme promising to turn $500,000 into $55 million. The victim was convinced by the perpetrator's use of Musk's real profile photos and references to his public activities over several months of conversation in 2023, though her husband eventually reported the fraud after their bank flagged the suspicious withdrawals. Investigators believe additional suspects are involved and note this type of celebrity impersonation scam
finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
The Eldercare Locator launched a national "Home for the Holidays" campaign to help older adults and families protect themselves from financial fraud and scams during the holiday season. According to the FBI, scams targeting people age 60 and older resulted in over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023, with fraud increasing during the holidays due to heightened online shopping and donation appeals that scammers exploit, particularly targeting isolated or lonely individuals. The campaign provides resources to help older adults recognize, prevent, and report financial scams and fraud.
thenorthernview.com
· 2025-12-08
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vindy.com
· 2025-12-08
A fraud awareness forum in Youngstown hosted by Jewish Family and Community Services attracted 126 seniors to learn prevention strategies from Mahoning County Prosecutor Gina DeGenova. The program covered major scam tactics including phishing text links, romance and catfishing schemes, AI voice impersonation, home improvement fraud, and warned against sharing personal information on social media that could endanger children or be used to answer security questions.
caledoniacourier.com
· 2025-12-08
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listverse.com
· 2025-12-08
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cbc.ca
· 2025-12-08
A 26-year-old Winnipegger nearly fell victim to an elaborate Manitoba Hydro impersonation scam in which fraudsters used personal information, fake work orders, and realistic-sounding IVR systems to pressure her into depositing money at a bitcoin kiosk. The scammers posed as Hydro technicians and agents, claiming she had unpaid bills and threatening power disconnection within an hour, but the scheme was exposed when she visited actual Hydro headquarters. Manitoba Hydro confirmed awareness of the scam and reminded customers that the utility does not accept cryptocurrency, credit cards, e-transfers, or phone payments for bills.
keremeosreview.com
· 2025-12-08
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times-advocate.com
· 2025-12-08
The Escondido Community Foundation has launched a 2025-2026 grant cycle offering $15,000-$40,000 to local nonprofits addressing senior needs, with particular focus on elder fraud prevention, social isolation, and access to basic services. The foundation notes that seniors represent the fastest-growing population segment in Escondido yet receive less than 3% of philanthropic funding, while facing increased vulnerability to financial fraud. Nonprofits must submit Letters of Intent by February 3, 2025, with full applications due by March 24, 2025.
kalb.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Florida man was arrested for grand theft after impersonating Elon Musk on Facebook and defrauding a 74-year-old Texas woman of $600,000 over several months. The scammer gained her trust through social media friendship and convinced her to invest money in fake business opportunities, promising returns of $55 million. The Bradenton Police Department's Elder Fraud Unit has investigated nearly $3 million in fraud losses so far that year.
kfvs12.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Florida man was arrested for posing as Elon Musk on Facebook and defrauding a 74-year-old Texas woman of $600,000 after months of messages in which he promised her $55 million in investment returns. The scammer exploited the victim's financial fears to convince her to send money, and the arrest is part of a broader pattern of elder fraud cases totaling nearly $3 million in losses investigated by Bradenton police this year alone.
lawandcrime.com
· 2025-12-08
A Massachusetts daughter (Eva Fontes Cardoso, 53), granddaughter (Kayla Cardoso, 31), and registered nurse (Lisa Hamilton, 64) face charges of manslaughter, caregiver neglect, larceny, and Medicaid fraud in the death of 79-year-old Dinora Cardoso, who was found in May 2023 stuck to a feces and insect-infested mattress at a senior housing complex. The defendants allegedly billed MassHealth over $140,000 for personal care services that were not provided or were provided fraudulently, and the victim died two days after hospitalization from sepsis
kvue.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Florida man was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk online and defrauding a 74-year-old North Texas woman of approximately $600,000 over several months in 2023. Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr. promised the victim a $55 million return on her investment in fake Musk businesses and transferred at least $250,000 to accounts he controlled. The Bradenton Police Department's Elder Fraud Unit made the arrest, noting that this case is part of a broader pattern of elder fraud involving nearly $3 million in losses to victims over 60 this year.
munsifdaily.com
· 2025-12-08
SBI staff at the Chandrayangutta Branch in Hyderabad thwarted a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam targeting a retired PSU employee and his wife, preventing the loss of ₹46 lakh in life savings. Scammers posing as CBI officers conducted a three-day intimidation campaign via video call, falsely claiming the couple's identities were used in a ₹100 crore scam and threatening arrest unless they transferred funds immediately. Alert bank staff noticed the couple's nervous behavior during the attempted transfer, contacted authorities, and helped confirm the fraud was fake, ultimately saving the elderly victims from financial ruin.
ntd.com
· 2025-12-08
A 56-year-old Bradenton, Florida man was arrested for defrauding a 74-year-old Texas woman of at least $250,000 (possibly up to $600,000) by posing as Elon Musk on Facebook and promising a $55 million return on fake business investments. The article also highlights a related case where a 26-year-old Minnesota man was arrested for stealing over $100,000 from a 77-year-old widower through an online romance scam, reflecting a broader trend in which scammers stole at least $3.4 billion from Americans aged 60 and older in 2023.
becu.org
· 2025-12-08
Native and Indigenous elders in the U.S. face disproportionate risks of financial fraud and scams, with one documented case involving a tribal member losing $15,000 to a sweetheart scam. According to federal data, Alaska Native and Indigenous individuals are more likely to be victims of scams and less likely to report them than other groups, with approximately one million Indigenous and Alaska Native people over 65 across 574 federally recognized tribes. Community organizations are working to address this vulnerability by providing support without stigma, while recognizing that factors like regular tribal payments, Social Security, and cultural values around resource-sharing make older Indigenous people particularly attractive targets for financial exploitation.
interior-news.com
· 2025-12-08
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mashable.com
· 2025-12-08
Blanca, a 29-year-old investor, lost $60,000 to Ascend CapVentures Inc. (operating as Ascend Ecom), a company that promised to manage an Amazon store on her behalf and generate five-figure monthly income. The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit alleging the company defrauded customers out of at least $25 million by misrepresenting earnings potential and using customer investments to enrich themselves rather than manage stores. The FTC also took action against similar companies, Ecommerce Empire Builders and FBA Machine, highlighting widespread fraud in the ecommerce automation opportunity sector.
latimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers use multiple channels—email, phone calls, texts, fliers, and mail—to target victims year-round, with increased activity during the holiday season. Common scams include fake delivery notifications, timeshare exit schemes, fake virus warnings that trick victims into giving remote computer access, and tampered gift cards, with losses often unrecoverable as money is quickly moved offshore. The article advises consumers to never respond to communications from unknown sources and remain vigilant, as older adults suffer significantly greater losses than younger fraud victims despite millennials reporting fraud at higher rates.
spotonflorida.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Bradenton Police's Elder Fraud unit arrested Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan, Jr. for defrauding a woman out of $250,000 by impersonating Elon Musk. The arrest highlights a common elder fraud scheme where scammers pose as wealthy public figures to manipulate victims into sending money.
insurance-edge.net
· 2025-12-08
According to a 2023 SAS survey of 13,500 people across 16 countries, 7 in 10 respondents reported experiencing fraud at least once, with nearly 40% experiencing two or more incidents. The article discusses how generative AI is being exploited by fraudsters while also being adopted by anti-fraud professionals, and highlights best practices including staff training, password management, email verification, and real-time AI analytics to combat evolving fraud threats.
levittownnow.com
· 2025-12-08
As Medicare's December 7 enrollment deadline approaches, scammers pose as Medicare officials or insurance company employees via phone calls and text messages to trick older adults into disclosing Social Security numbers and sensitive information. Experts advise that legitimate Medicare programs and private insurers rarely contact beneficiaries by phone unsolicited, and recommend hanging up on suspicious callers, avoiding robocalls, and contacting insurers directly through official toll-free numbers to verify requests. Caregivers should help elderly relatives enroll early to avoid deadline pressure, which makes people more vulnerable to scams.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Bengaluru traffic police uncovered a sophisticated extortion scam where fraudsters used Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications to spoof official police phone numbers and demand payments from victims under false claims of traffic violations and hit-and-run cases. The scammers targeted approximately 20 individuals across multiple cities by impersonating senior traffic police officials, though no confirmed losses have been reported as victims contacted police when contacted. Police are working to obtain data from VoIP app operators to trace the perpetrators, and have clarified that the traffic department only communicates violations through mail, formal notices, or official websites.