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advantagenews.com
· 2025-12-08
Bait-and-switch scams proliferate on Facebook buy-and-sell and community yard sale groups, where scammers post legitimate-seeming listings with comments disabled, then edit the post after it gains traction to redirect users to malicious sites that harvest personal information or facilitate fraud. These scams exploit emotional appeals and rely on victims trusting posts shared by friends, with perpetrators ultimately disappearing after obtaining money or data. Victims can report incidents to the Better Business Bureau at BBB.org.
headtopics.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are using AI-generated deepfake videos of famous doctors on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to promote unproven health treatments, particularly targeting older audiences. The fraudulent videos falsely endorse dangerous "natural" remedies for serious conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, leveraging the trusted reputations of well-known TV health personalities including Michael Mosley and Hilary Jones. Experts warn these scams pose serious health risks as victims may abandon proven medical treatments in favor of ineffective products, and the deepfakes are difficult to combat as new versions quickly replace removed content.
publishedreporter.com
· 2025-12-08
A 30-year-old woman from Miramar, Florida pleaded guilty to money laundering involving millions of dollars stolen from elderly romance scam victims and transferred to foreign co-conspirators. Petitfrere used bank accounts to facilitate the transfer of fraud proceeds obtained through romance scams targeting seniors.
theprint.in
· 2025-12-08
"Hustle kingdoms" are informal training academies in West Africa (particularly Ghana and Nigeria) that teach individuals digital fraud techniques, including romance scams and business email compromise schemes, with graduates exporting these skills globally and contributing to an estimated $50 billion in online scam losses in the United States in 2023 alone. These operations evolved from 1980s-90s "business centres" and function as hierarchical knowledge hubs where novices learn sophisticated fraud tactics from experienced scammers. Some perpetrators justify their crimes as restitution for historical colonial exploitation, while employing both psychological manipulation and supernatural tactics like "juju magic" to defraud victims worldwide.
postandcourier.com
· 2025-12-08
Since 2020, the Better Business Bureau has received over 4,000 reports of investment scams, many involving cryptocurrency or romance fraud tactics where scammers build trust through fake relationships before soliciting investments. Median losses have increased significantly from $1,000 in 2021 to nearly $6,000 in recent years, with some victims losing over $84,000. The article outlines red flags including guaranteed returns promises, unknown cryptocurrencies, pressure to share wallet access, and unsolicited friendship offers, and provides resources for reporting scams to the BBB, FTC, and FBI.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
A car buying scam ring operating across California and involving at least three suspects—Michael Tanase, Constantin Mustata, and Florin Tanase—sabotaged vehicles listed for sale by pouring oil into radiators to simulate engine failure, then made lowball offers to purchase the damaged cars at a fraction of their value. Michael Tanase was arrested in Oklahoma in July 2024 on an outstanding felony warrant for vandalism and theft by false pretense filed by the Placer County District Attorney's Office, while his two co-suspects remain at large; the scam had been reported to multiple law enforcement agencies across California beginning in early 2024.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
Americans lost $5.6 billion to cryptocurrency scams in 2023, a 45% increase from 2022, with crypto investment fraud accounting for $3.9 billion of those losses according to the FBI's 2023 report. Adults over 60 were disproportionately affected, reporting over 16,000 complaints totaling $1.6 billion in losses, and were particularly vulnerable to crypto ATM scams, losing $124 million through that method alone. The FBI recommends verifying caller information, scrutinizing website domains, avoiding crypto kiosk payments for purported law enforcement or government demands, and consulting licensed financial advisors before investing.
citizensvoice.com
· 2025-12-08
State Rep. Mike Cabell hosted a free educational seminar on October 7 for seniors to learn about financial fraud schemes and protection strategies, led by Pennsylvania's Office of Attorney General director David Shallcross. The event covered safety tips and current scam tactics, emphasizing that seniors are frequent targets of evolving fraud schemes designed to steal their money.
cantonrep.com
· 2025-12-08
Perry Township police held an educational session for approximately 80 seniors to warn about prevalent scams costing consumers over $10 billion annually in 2023. Detectives outlined multiple fraud schemes targeting seniors, including "pig butchering" (investment scams where one victim lost nearly $200,000), grandparent scams (one local case involved a $15,000 loss), AI voice cloning, Social Security benefit threats, and Facebook account hacking. Police emphasized warning signs such as pressure tactics, requests for non-credit card payments, and threats, while advising seniors to establish family passwords, verify callers independently, and never share personal information with unsolicited contacts.
the-review.com
· 2025-12-08
Perry Township police held an educational session for approximately 80 seniors to raise awareness about common scams targeting older adults, which cost consumers over $10 billion in 2023 according to the FTC. Police detectives outlined major fraud schemes including "pig butchering" (romance/investment scams where victims lose substantial sums), grandparent scams (fake bail requests), and Social Security benefit threats, with local examples showing losses ranging from $15,000 to nearly $200,000. The presentation covered warning signs of fraud and protective measures, such as establishing family passwords to combat AI voice impersonation and never sharing personal information with unsolicited callers.
mypunepulse.com
· 2025-12-08
A Pune resident lost ₹3.6 lakh (approximately $4,300 USD) in a work-from-home scam conducted through a Telegram channel called "Happcode," where fraudsters convinced her to make 13 payments by falsely promising financial returns and repeatedly assuring refunds. The case highlights a rising trend of cyber fraud in Pune, with another recent incident involving scammers impersonating police who defrauded a 74-year-old man of ₹49.2 lakh, prompting the Pune City Cyber Cell to intensify investigations.
cbs58.com
· 2025-12-08
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau reported a significant rise in investment scams, with over 4,000 scam reports filed through their Scam Tracker and a median loss of $4,000 per victim in 2023. The BBB Institute identified investment and cryptocurrency fraud as the riskiest scam type of 2023 due to their interconnected nature.
pcpatriot.com
· 2025-12-08
Virginia State Police report an uptick in financial scams targeting older adults and vulnerable individuals, including anti-virus software scams (one victim lost $36,000), "grandparent scams" using AI voices to impersonate grandchildren in distress, and cryptocurrency fraud (one woman scammed out of $160,000 in Bitcoin). Police recommend independently verifying requests before responding, establishing a trusted "buddy system," and remembering that legitimate organizations never pressure payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
thereporter.com
· 2025-12-08
The Solano County Sheriff's Office issued an alert about a phone scam in which fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officers and send victims text messages with fake court warrant images, demanding immediate payment through a kiosk while falsely prohibiting them from contacting police or visiting the sheriff's office until after payment. The scammers attempt to collect money through various untraceable methods including wire transfers, gift cards, and cryptocurrency, though the legitimate Sheriff's Office clarified it never requests payments through these channels or restricts victims from contacting authorities.
butlerradio.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, the FBI reported $5.6 billion in losses from cryptocurrency fraud involving over 69,000 complaints, representing 50 percent of all financial fraud losses despite being only 10 percent of complaints. The FBI warns that legitimate agencies never request cryptocurrency payments, scammers impersonate financial institutions, and investments that seem too good to be true typically are fraudulent. Pennsylvania experienced $120 million in losses from cryptocurrency fraud, ranking 8th nationally in complaints and 9th in losses.
lifehacker.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers increasingly target utility customers by impersonating utility company representatives via phone, email, or in-person visits, demanding immediate payment under threat of service disconnection using untraceable payment methods like prepaid cards, cryptocurrency, or gift cards. To avoid these scams, consumers should independently verify any payment demands by calling their utility company using contact information from their bill or secure account, remember that legitimate utilities send multiple notices before disconnection and offer flexible payment plans, and only use traceable payment methods with fraud protection. Utility scams are particularly effective during extreme weather when customers are desperate to maintain service.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are conducting evolved sextortion scams that use fear tactics and images of victims' homes (obtained from data breaches or public listings) to extort money via email, claiming to have compromising videos and demanding Bitcoin payments of around $2,000. The scams falsely reference advanced spyware like "Pegasus" to appear credible, though legitimate cybersecurity experts note these threats are bluffs since actual spyware installation would make ransom demands unnecessary. Protection strategies include blurring your home on Google Maps, avoiding sharing personal information online, and recognizing common red flags in scammer communications.
antonmediagroup.com
· 2025-12-08
This article contains multiple unrelated police reports from Nassau County, New York. The fraud-relevant case involves Elizabeth Stern, 52, of Hicksville, who was arrested for stealing approximately $339,958 from her former employer, Superior Air Condition & Heating Systems Inc., over 18 months by forging and cashing company checks to pay personal credit card bills; she faces multiple charges including grand larceny, identity theft, and forgery. The remaining reports detail arrests for illegal massage and prostitution operations, a bomb threat at Family Court, and a burglary with assault incident.
twobirds.com
· 2025-12-08
ASIC's first half 2024 enforcement update shows increased action against crypto-asset businesses over regulatory classification issues and continued focus on greenwashing cases, with judgments expected to clarify penalty frameworks. While Australian investment scam losses declined from a $3.15 billion peak in 2022, annual losses still exceed $1 billion, and ASIC's successful "fusion cell" public-private partnership strategy between banks, telcos, law enforcement, and regulators demonstrates effective scam interruption methods that the regulator plans to continue.
theconversation.com
· 2025-12-08
Australia's federal government released a draft scam prevention framework to combat scams that cost Australians A$2.7 billion in 2023, with over 600,000 reported cases. The framework requires banks, social media platforms, and telecommunications companies to identify and stop scam-related content and transactions, with penalties up to A$50 million for non-compliance. However, the framework does not mandate bank reimbursement for victims and must be broader in scope to address the increasing sophistication of AI-enabled scams and the multiple ways criminals obtain personal contact information.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office warned residents of an impersonation scam in which a caller claiming to be "Sergeant Eric Roberts" from the department contacted victims demanding payment via cryptocurrency machines to resolve a "failure to appear" warrant and avoid arrest. The sheriff's office emphasized that it never solicits payment by phone and advised residents that requests for payment via cryptocurrency or gift cards are major red flags for scams.
macombgov.org
· 2025-12-08
The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office has established a dedicated senior crime unit and launched an educational initiative to protect seniors from rising scams in the area. The office distributes an informational booklet titled "S.C.A.M.S. – Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors" that covers common fraud schemes including identity theft, telemarketing fraud, internet fraud, home improvement fraud, and caregiver fraud, along with free presentations scheduled throughout the county. The initiative advises seniors to never share personal information over the phone or email with unfamiliar individuals and encourages community participation in anti-fraud awareness events.
thesun.ie
· 2025-12-08
Irish social media users were targeted by sophisticated fake advertisement scams on Instagram and Facebook promoting discount clothing and leather handbags from purported Irish retailers like Murray-Ireland, Maud Kildare, and Faisean Dublin. The fraudulent ads, which have been operating since at least June 2024, redirect users to third-party websites where cheap plastic goods shipped from China are sold instead of the advertised handmade leather products, with prices ranging €30-€50 and fake company registrations masking operations actually based in Vietnam, the Netherlands, or the US. Customers reported receiving inferior counterfeit items and experiencing difficulties with returns to non-existent warehouses.
watcher.guru
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, Americans lost $5.6 billion to cryptocurrency scams, accounting for approximately 50% of all financial crimes reported to the FBI. Fraudsters employed various tactics including fake gaming apps, "pig butchering" romance scams to gain trust and access to cryptocurrency wallets, and fake investment signal groups on Telegram that promised high returns before blocking victims. The FBI attributed the rise in crypto crimes to technological advances enabling fraud and consumers' vulnerability to "fear of missing out" marketing around digital assets.
globalsecuritymag.fr
· 2025-12-08
The 2024 NICE Actimize Fraud Insights Report reveals a significant shift in fraud tactics, with fraudsters increasingly targeting investment and romance scams while moving away from account takeover fraud toward authorized fraud schemes. Investment and romance scams pose heightened consumer risk, while authorized fraud and domestic wire fraud continue to rise globally, though attempted fraud increased 6% in volume but decreased 26% in value. The report, based on analysis of billions of transactions, highlights the need for sophisticated fraud prevention technologies, particularly for web-based P2P transactions which show fraud rates 5 times higher than mobile-based transactions.
independent.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Romance cryptocurrency scams defrauded Americans of $5.6 billion in 2023, with the FBI receiving over 70,000 complaints—a 45% increase from 2022—targeting often educated and affluent victims. A 68-year-old woman named Debbie Fox lost $58,000 from her retirement account after being deceived by a scammer posing as a wealthy businessman on an elite dating app, who built trust over weeks before requesting funds for a fake business emergency and directing the money into cryptocurrency investments. Investment fraud is the most common cryptocurrency scam type, accounting for 71% of complaints and $3.96 billion in losses, leaving victims facing severe
businessinsider.com
· 2025-12-08
According to multiple surveys, Gen Zers lost more money to online scams than baby boomers in 2023, with romance scams being particularly prevalent among younger users (15% of Gen Z fell for romance scams compared to 4% of baby boomers). Their vulnerability stems from pandemic-related social isolation during formative years, overconfidence in their ability to spot AI-generated fraud despite falling for it at higher rates (31% vs. 11% for baby boomers), and increased comfort meeting strangers online where scammers use deepfakes and sophisticated image-enhancing tools to create convincing fake identities.
home.barclays
· 2025-12-08
Financial criminals are exploiting cost-of-living pressures and AI technologies to target young people, with 80% of 18-24 year-olds reporting they have been targeted or know someone approached by scammers. Money muling—where individuals unknowingly or knowingly allow criminals to use their bank accounts to transfer stolen funds—is a growing concern, with "unwitting money mules" making up approximately one-third of confirmed fraud cases. Common scam tactics include fake job advertisements, romance scams using AI-generated profiles, purchase fraud (76% of scams targeting this age group), and schemes offering commissions on transactions or involving "mistaken" deposits.
effinghamradio.com
· 2025-12-08
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning that scammers are using sophisticated AI technology, including voice cloning and deepfake videos, to fraudulently access personal information and financial accounts from Illinois residents. The alert highlights four prevalent scam types—deepfakes, romance scams, Ponzi schemes, and affinity scams—and recommends that prospective investors validate identities, verify licenses through BrokerCheck or Investment Adviser Public Disclosure, and avoid suspicious links and attachments.
wibx950.com
· 2025-12-08
Herkimer police are warning residents about multiple scams circulating in the area, including blackmail schemes where fraudsters claim to have installed spyware and threaten to release compromising information unless victims pay (such as $2,000 in bitcoin), and police impersonation scams where criminals falsely claim that Herkimer Police are searching for the victim. The article also highlights emerging AI-enabled threats including romance scams ("pig butchering") and virtual kidnapping ransom schemes where criminals use cloned voices to impersonate loved ones, urging residents to verify requests directly with police rather than through third parties.
almanacnews.com
· 2025-12-08
The Atherton Police Department warned residents of a widespread extortion email scam in which fraudsters claim to have malware access to victims' computers and threaten to release sensitive information and photos unless paid in Bitcoin; the scam includes fabricated images of victims' homes sourced from Google Maps and other public sources to appear credible. Multiple Atherton residents reported receiving these "sextortion" emails, which exploit publicly available personal data harvested from previous data breaches, though police confirm the threats are false and victims should delete the emails immediately without responding or paying.
forbes.com
· 2025-12-08
A grandmother received a deepfake voice call from a scammer impersonating her grandson claiming to be in jail and needing $10,000 for bail, but she verified the call was fake by contacting her grandson directly. The article outlines common scams targeting seniors—including grandparent scams, government impersonation, romance scams, and spoofing—and provides protective strategies such as verifying callers through known phone numbers, establishing family safe words, taking time to think despite pressure tactics, and using unique passwords with one-time passcodes.
home.barclays
· 2025-12-08
A Barclays scam report reveals that young people aged 18-24 are heavily targeted by scammers, with 83% having been scammed or knowing someone who has. Key findings include: 68% are unaware that acting as a money mule carries criminal penalties; 71% of their scam claims originate on social media; and purchase scams represent 76% of fraud against this age group. The research highlights that young people feel unsafe online and want technology platforms to implement stronger safety measures to combat the growing scammer activity they encounter.
news5cleveland.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are targeting residents in Northeast Ohio with a "secret government kiosk" scheme, posing as bank or government officials who claim victims' accounts have been compromised and direct them to deposit cash into Bitcoin machines for "protection." A convenience store clerk in Medina has intervened multiple times to stop vulnerable customers, including elderly individuals, from losing their life savings to these high-pressure phone scams before they complete fraudulent transactions at the store's crypto machine.
cleveland19.com
· 2025-12-08
Bitcoin ATM scams have resulted in $55 million in losses in the first six months of 2024, with total reported losses since 2020 exceeding $110 million, according to FBI and FTC data. Scammers impersonate bank or federal agents, threatening victims with fraud investigations and directing them to deposit cash into Bitcoin ATMs to "protect" their money—a tactic that is particularly effective against adults over 60, who are three times more likely to be victims than younger adults. A 75-year-old Ohio man lost $24,000 in such a scam after being told his Facebook account was compromised and his checking account faced fraudulent charges.
columbiagorgenews.com
· 2025-12-08
Multiple online scams were reported in The Dalles in early September, with losses totaling over $105,000 across four separate incidents, including one victim who lost more than $100,000 in cash, gift cards, and Bitcoin to a scammer impersonating someone from Texas since April 2023. Common scam tactics included impersonating law enforcement demanding payment for warrants, fake celebrity fan sites, fake security companies, and requesting payment via gift cards or cryptocurrency. Police warn that legitimate law enforcement will never request payment by phone, and that scammers typically operate from outside the U.S. using obscured technology, making recovery of funds difficult.
thesenior.com.au
· 2025-12-08
The Australian government released federal legislation for public consultation that would establish a Scams Prevention Framework requiring banks, telecommunications providers, and digital platforms to prevent and respond to scams, with penalties up to $50 million for noncompliance. The framework imposes mandatory obligations on designated businesses to prevent, detect, report, and disrupt scams, and establishes internal and external dispute resolution mechanisms for affected customers. The government has allocated over $154 million to combat scams, with submissions on the proposed legislation accepted until October 4, 2024.
verywellmind.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational guide examines the psychology behind why people fall for scams, emphasizing that susceptibility is not a matter of intelligence but rather how scammers exploit psychological vulnerabilities. Key findings include that adults aged 35-44 are most likely to be deceived (though older adults remain targeted), those 18-24 lose the most money, and online fraud causes an estimated $2.7 billion in annual losses while also impacting victims' mental health. The article outlines how scammers build trust through impersonation and social engineering, and notes that common scams include phone fraud, phishing, fake job offers, and emergency schemes—increasingly enhanced by AI technology.
thestar.com.my
· 2025-12-08
A 65-year-old retired bank officer from Taiping, Malaysia lost approximately RM1.4 million in a Macau scam between August and September. The scammer impersonated officials from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and police, claiming the victim's bank card was involved in money laundering and instructing her to open new accounts and surrender ATM cards for "investigation purposes." This was the second case within a week involving a Taiping retiree losing over RM1 million through similar fraudulent tactics.
whitehallledger.com
· 2025-12-08
This article describes a voice-cloning scam where scammers impersonated a grandfather by mimicking his voice to request bank account information from family members, highlighting how scammers use increasingly sophisticated technology to target victims. The piece reports that Americans lost $10 billion to scams in 2023 and emphasizes that elderly people are frequently targeted, recommending protective measures such as slowing down before responding to urgent requests, being selective about who accesses financial information, and seeking help from certified financial planners to monitor accounts and recover from fraud.
livebitcoinnews.com
· 2025-12-08
In September 2024, seven Democratic senators led by Dick Durbin urged ten major cryptocurrency ATM operators to implement fraud-prevention measures after the FTC reported $65 million in crypto ATM fraud losses in the first half of 2023, with elderly Americans over 60 being three times more likely to fall victim than younger individuals. The senators cited cases where scammers manipulated seniors into transferring money through Bitcoin ATMs and requested the companies respond by October 4 with details on their anti-fraud protections, including scam warnings, transaction limits, and fraud insurance. Cryptocurrency ATM fraud has surged tenfold since 2020, from $12 million to
scmp.com
· 2025-12-08
A Hong Kong police crackdown arrested 11 members of a fraud syndicate that defrauded 99 men of HK$20 million (US$2.8 million) through online romance scams over nine months, with victims including doctors, engineers, teachers, and other educated professionals aged 21-44. Police noted that men comprised 35 percent of romance scam victims in August, challenging assumptions that only women fall prey to such schemes, and warned the public to be cautious about requests for money in online relationships.
cbc.ca
· 2025-12-08
A 68-year-old Winnipeg retiree lost nearly $650,000 in November 2022 after a fraudster posing as a Bank of Montreal portfolio manager convinced him to transfer funds into a fraudulent Toronto RBC account in the name of B21 Trade (Canada) Ltd. Squire is now suing Access Credit Union and Royal Bank of Canada, alleging they failed to identify red flags such as the transfer of his entire retirement account to an unknown third party, constituting negligent facilitation of financial elder abuse under Manitoba law.
nerdwallet.com
· 2025-12-08
This is a general personal finance resource page rather than an article about elder fraud or scams. It provides educational information and tools about budgeting, credit scores, debt management, and financial planning through guides, calculators, and a podcast format. This type of content is relevant to elder financial literacy and fraud prevention awareness rather than documenting a specific scam incident.
nbcboston.com
· 2025-12-08
Bitcoin ATM scams cost victims over $65 million in the first half of 2024, with scammers using government and business impersonation tactics to trick people into depositing cash at these machines. An 83-year-old victim lost $34,000 after a fake Apple security alert directed her to call a number where scammers impersonated her bank's fraud department. The FTC advises people to ignore unsolicited calls and pop-ups, verify company contact information independently, and remember that legitimate businesses never request cash deposits via Bitcoin ATMs or gift cards to resolve account issues.
anz.com.au
· 2025-12-08
This educational article distinguishes between scams (where criminals manipulate victims into sharing information or money) and fraud (where criminals use stolen information without the victim's involvement), and outlines how to identify suspicious messages. The piece advises that red flags include pressure tactics, mismatched sender email addresses, and offers that seem too good to be true, emphasizing that individuals are the first line of defense against scams through reporting and awareness. In 2023, Australians lost $476 million collectively to scams, making vigilance against suspicious communications critical for protecting personal finances and sensitive information.
anz.com.au
· 2025-12-08
ANZ bank provides fraud protection guidelines advising customers to avoid clicking links in unsolicited emails or SMS messages claiming to be from ANZ, and to report suspicious communications directly through the ANZ App or official phone numbers. The guidance emphasizes that legitimate ANZ communications will never request sensitive information like passwords or PINs, and offers multiple channels for customers to report phishing attempts and fraudulent activity 24/7.
foxbaltimore.com
· 2025-12-08
Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates announced multiple convictions and indictments targeting elder abuse and financial exploitation, including cases involving theft schemes, home improvement fraud, and physical abuse. Notable cases include Bryan Oneal Jones, who defrauded 15 vulnerable adults of approximately $309,299 through fake home improvement contracts; David Coleman, charged with defrauding a 72-year-old disabled veteran of $105,700; and James Rickey Dupree, convicted of theft and forgery in a $200,000 vehicle theft scheme. The announcement coincided with a resource fair by the Economic Crimes Unit's Older & Disabled Persons Unit to educate seniors on
baltimoresun.com
· 2025-12-08
Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates announced multiple convictions and indictments targeting crimes against older adults and vulnerable people, including theft schemes, financial exploitation, and home improvement fraud. Notable cases include James Rickey Dupree convicted of stealing approximately $200,000 in vehicles using falsified documents; Bryan Oneal Jones accused of defrauding 15 victims of $309,299 through fake home improvement contracts; David Coleman charged with defrauding a 72-year-old disabled veteran of $105,700; and several defendants charged with exploiting elderly relatives through undue influence, identity theft, and physical abuse. The announcement coincided with a resource fair by the
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Two "Senior Scam Jam" educational events are being held in DuBois and Ridgway, Pennsylvania on September 17-18, hosted by State Rep. Mike Armanini in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities. The interactive seminars aim to teach older adults how to identify common scams, recognize fraud red flags, and report suspected fraud, with participation from local district attorneys' offices.