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mynorthwest.com
· 2026-08-28
Five men have been indicted for laundering $7.4 million stolen from at least 77 elderly victims through tech support scams and impersonation schemes operating between October 2024 and March 2026. The defendants registered 21 shell companies and opened 44 bank accounts in Washington to receive funds via cashier's checks and money orders, then rapidly transferred the money to accounts in China and Hong Kong. The men face charges including conspiracy to commit money laundering and multiple counts of money laundering, with trials scheduled for November 9, 2026.
foxnews.com
· 2026-08-28
The FBI and Justice Department disrupted a China-linked botnet operation called QTFY that used compromised routers and security cameras to launch cyberattacks against NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Justice Department, the U.S. Senate, and other U.S. government agencies and private companies since 2018. The Chinese state-sponsored group, allegedly working for Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company, offered hacking services to China's Ministry of State Security and People's Liberation Army, targeting critical infrastructure, hospitals, telecommunications providers, and defense contractors. No specific financial losses or victim counts were disclosed in the announcement.
pmg-ky1.com
· 2026-08-27
Four individuals from Kentucky and Indiana were indicted on August 19, 2026, for operating a deed theft scheme targeting vacant Louisville homes, particularly those of deceased owners without wills, between April 2024 and June 2026. The same defendants, along with a fifth conspirator, were also charged with vehicle title fraud involving forged Indiana documents to conceal ownership of stolen or abandoned vehicles. Defendants Donnie Russell, Lisa Cunningham, Steven Jamesray Cates, and Claude Oscar Cunningham III face charges including wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft, with potential sentences up to 20 years per count.
easternshoreundercover.com
· 2026-08-27
Linda Laird, 62, of Cordova, Maryland was convicted of financial exploitation of her 81-year-old grandmother, whom she served as co-guardian and co-conservator. Working with her father James Blizzard, Laird stole over $21,000 in Social Security benefits and $100,000 from the grandmother's bank accounts, using the funds for personal purchases including jewelry, designer shoes, and football tickets. She was found guilty on multiple federal charges including conspiracy to commit Social Security and mail fraud, wire fraud, and financial exploitation of a vulnerable elderly person.
hoodline.com
· 2026-08-27
A 65-year-old Miami-Dade man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for exploiting a 94-year-old woman by moving into her home, impersonating her son, and attempting to fraudulently claim ownership of her $600,000 property while draining approximately $20,000 from her bank accounts and redirecting her Social Security benefits. Alejandro Diaz Torriente used forged documents to add himself as a joint tenant on the home and manipulated the vulnerable woman, who had been declared legally incompetent. The case was investigated by Miami-Dade's Elder and Vulnerable Adult Exploitation Task Force following his 2023 arrest.
dailycorinthian.com
· 2026-08-27
The Corinth Police Department and FBI are hosting an educational presentation on September 9 at First Baptist Church in Corinth to teach senior citizens how to protect their personal information from scams. FBI agents from the Jackson field office will present the Elder Fraud Presentation at 11 a.m., aimed at helping elders recognize and prevent fraud targeting their demographic.
hoodline.com
· 2026-08-27
A 26-year-old Simi Valley man has been charged with stealing nearly $100,000 from an 89-year-old Thousand Oaks resident by befriending him, gaining access to his home and phone PIN, and conducting approximately 91 unauthorized transactions to cryptocurrency accounts over 14 months. William Bao Khoa Ly faces felony charges including grand theft and elder fraud, with prosecutors alleging he exploited a position of trust; the victim's bank recovered over $50,000 of the stolen funds. The case highlights a broader pattern of trust-based elder fraud schemes, as California seniors lost $1.4 billion to financial fraud in 2025, a
nypost.com
· 2026-08-27
William Bao Khoa Ly, 26, befriended an 89-year-old man at a McDonald's in Thousand Oaks and gained access to his cell phone PIN, which he used to conduct nearly 91 cryptocurrency transactions totaling approximately $100,000 from the victim's bank account. The victim's bank detected the fraud and recovered over $50,000, and Ly was arrested and charged with felony theft from an elder, grand theft, and unauthorized use of personal identifying information.
pmg-ky1.com
· 2026-08-27
Four individuals from Kentucky and Indiana were indicted in August 2026 for a deed theft conspiracy targeting vacant Louisville homes, often those of deceased owners without wills, between April 2024 and June 2026. The same defendants, plus a fifth conspirator, were also charged with mail fraud for obtaining fraudulent Indiana vehicle titles using forged documents between January 2024 and July 2025. If convicted, defendants face up to 20 years in prison per count, with one defendant, Donnie Russell, facing additional two-year sentences for aggravated identity theft.
foxnews.com
· 2026-08-27
Scammers build target lists months in advance of Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct. 15-Dec. 7) and Social Security COLA announcements to prepare for fraud campaigns in fall, using purchased consumer data to identify vulnerable older Americans. The article details a case where two former Epsilon Data Management employees sold targeted consumer lists to fraudsters who defrauded over 218,000 victims of more than $23.7 million, resulting in Epsilon paying $150 million in penalties and victim compensation. The article urges Americans to protect their data in August to avoid becoming targets for anticipated scams including fake Medicare cards and urgent Social Security warnings.
cryptonews.net
· 2026-08-27
A Cobb County investor lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a fake cryptocurrency platform after a scammer gained trust through social media and mutual acquaintances, initially allowing small withdrawals and displaying fake profits to encourage larger deposits. Georgia's Attorney General's office traced the funds to a cryptocurrency exchange and obtained a court order to recover the victim's money, with the scheme matching the "pig butchering" fraud pattern where scammers build trust over time before disappearing. This recovery is part of an increasing trend of crypto scam cases in Georgia, coinciding with new state legislation requiring virtual currency kiosk regulations and fraud protections.
bankinfosecurity.com
· 2026-08-27
Australia's new Scams Prevention Framework, taking effect in March 2027, contains significant regulatory gaps that leave scammers largely unpunished while banks face penalties up to $52.7 million per violation. Dating apps, digital wallets, crypto exchanges, and non-bank payment providers are excluded from the framework, allowing romance scams and cryptocurrency investment scams to proliferate unchecked—with crypto scams up 30% year-over-year—while liability and reimbursement mechanisms across these unregulated platforms remain undefined. Despite industry warnings and multiple requests for clarification, the Australian Treasury has shown no indication of revising the exclusions or providing guidance on how victims will recover funds once scams cross
allafrica.com
· 2026-08-27
An eight-month international operation coordinated by INTERPOL across 22 countries arrested 58 suspects and identified 263 others linked to West African organized crime networks, including the Black Axe group. Police seized $2.67 million, blocked 257 bank accounts, and recovered $379,000 in cash and cryptocurrency while dismantling networks responsible for romance scams, investment fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, and business email compromise targeting victims globally. The operation also revealed an emerging threat of sextortion targeting minors as young as 14 by West African crime groups operating through social media.
wrnjradio.com
· 2026-08-27
Newton police are warning residents of an increasingly common phone scam where callers impersonate federal agents or government agencies like the FTC or Social Security Administration, claiming victims' identities are linked to criminal activity or money laundering to create urgency. Scammers pressure victims to withdraw cash, ship money, hand funds to fake couriers, or purchase gold and valuables to hand over, using spoofed numbers and official-sounding details to appear legitimate. Police advise residents to hang up, verify caller identity through official government numbers, and never provide money or personal information to callers claiming to be federal agents.
sandiegouniontribune.com
· 2026-08-27
Two men from Los Angeles County were arrested in San Diego County after allegedly stealing debit cards from bank customers by distracting them during transactions and making unauthorized withdrawals. The suspects targeted at least 15 people across San Diego County, with confirmed losses of approximately $5,990 in Lemon Grove alone, ranging from $100 to $2,700 per victim, with similar incidents also reported in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Both men were arrested on suspicion of robbery and identity theft, with one also facing elder fraud and resisting charges.
patch.com
· 2026-08-27
Two Los Angeles men, Sergio Romero, 40, and Franklin Florez, 31, were arrested for operating a debit card swap scheme targeting bank customers in San Diego County, primarily at Wells Fargo branches and ATMs in Lemon Grove. Using distraction techniques, they secretly exchanged victims' legitimate debit cards for fraudulent ones and then withdrew cash from ATMs, defrauding at least five victims (including two elderly people) in Lemon Grove alone with reported losses totaling approximately $5,990, with individual losses ranging from $100 to $2,700. The suspects are connected to approximately 15 additional similar incidents across San Diego County and additional cases in Orange
moaa.org
· 2026-08-26
Over 201,000 Americans age 60 and older lost approximately $7.7 billion to cyber-enabled crimes in 2025, with an average loss of $38,000 per victim and military retirees accounting for over half a billion dollars in fraud losses. Scammers increasingly target older adults through impostor schemes, romance fraud, and tech-support scams, exploiting vulnerabilities including loneliness, financial assets, unfamiliarity with technology, and cognitive decline, with artificial intelligence tools making these scams more sophisticated and effective. The FBI reported a 37% spike in complaints from 2024 to 2025, though experts believe actual losses are significantly higher due to underre
capenews.net
· 2026-08-26
This is not an article about a scam or fraud incident. It is a letter of endorsement for District Attorney Rob Galibois that mentions his office's work addressing elder fraud as one of several public safety initiatives, but does not describe any specific fraud case or victimization. I cannot provide a summary of a fraud incident as requested, since none is presented in this text.
straitstimes.com
· 2026-08-26
Singapore lost $410.6 million to scams in the first half of 2026, a decrease from $500.2 million in the same period of 2025, with 16,821 cases reported. Eight in 10 victims were manipulated into voluntarily transferring money to scammers rather than having their accounts directly compromised, with elderly victims (65+) suffering the highest average losses at $42,347 per person. The most common scam types were e-commerce ($8 million in losses), investment scams ($169.8 million), and government official impersonation scams, with notable increases in Pokemon card trading scams rising from 279 to 605
briefly.co.za
· 2026-08-26
South African authorities arrested 39 people and seized USD 2.67 million during raids targeting a West African crime syndicate running romance and investment scams against retirees in English-speaking countries, as part of the INTERPOL-led Operation Jackal IV. The eight-month global operation spanning 22 countries resulted in 58 total arrests, identified 263 suspects, and blocked 257 bank accounts connected to the networks. The broader operation also uncovered emerging threats including extortion targeting minors as young as 14 and Crime-as-a-Service operations, with Romanian investigators identifying EUR 143 million stolen through a dismantled investment scam.
deccanchronicle.com
· 2026-08-26
An 85-year-old retired bank employee in Hyderabad lost Rs 85.20 lakh to a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam where a fraudster impersonating an NIA officer falsely claimed the victim's Aadhaar details were misused and threatened legal consequences to coerce the transfer. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau successfully traced and froze the fraudster's bank account, recovering the entire amount after the victim became suspicious when additional funds were demanded and contacted his bank.
eagleobserver.com
· 2026-08-25
Two Indian nationals, Prashant Gajera and Dharaben Bavadiya, were sentenced to five years of suspended imposition of sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit theft in connection with an elder fraud scheme operating in Arkansas. The pair served as money couriers in a PayPal refund scam, where they were arrested in April 2024 during an undercover sting operation after attempting to collect $29,500 in cash from an undercover officer posing as an elderly victim. Both were ordered to pay $1,000 fines plus court costs, with convictions that could result in deportation.
dailyhodl.com
· 2026-08-25
A New Jersey resident on a student visa was arrested at Toronto's airport while attempting to flee the U.S. after serving as a money mule for overseas scammers based in India. The suspect collected approximately $90,000 in cash and gold from at least nine victims in their 70s and 80s in New York and New Jersey who were deceived by callers impersonating law enforcement officials claiming issues with drugs or identity theft. He faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering, each carrying up to 20 years in prison.
interpol.int
· 2026-08-25
An eight-month international operation involving 22 countries resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects connected to West African organized crime groups responsible for cyber-enabled financial fraud, including romance scams, investment scams, and business email compromise schemes. Key outcomes included the seizure of approximately $3.4 million across multiple countries, the arrest of 39 individuals in South Africa for targeting retirees, and the dismantling of a Romanian investment scam operation that stole an estimated €143 million. The operation also revealed emerging threats including sextortion targeting minors as young as 14 and criminal syndicates using dark web Crime-as-a-Service providers for money laundering.
foxnews.com
· 2026-08-25
Card skimming devices disguised as legitimate payment terminals are stealing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card information nationwide, with criminals targeting grocery stores and retailers that serve low-income customers. The U.S. Secret Service found 16 sophisticated skimmers during a Los Angeles sweep of 328 businesses and estimates a single device can generate up to $1 million in stolen funds, with skimming costing consumers and financial institutions over $1 billion annually. EBT cards remain particularly vulnerable because many still use outdated magnetic-stripe technology that criminals can easily exploit, unlike newer credit and debit cards with chip or contactless payment options.
yahoo.com
· 2026-08-25
Artificial intelligence is being weaponized by scammers to target elderly Americans through voice mimicry and deepfakes, exploiting a demographic that holds substantial household wealth. ScamSkeptic founder Matt Sanner warns that fraudsters are using AI technology at an accelerated rate and recommends specific strategies for families to identify and protect vulnerable loved ones from these schemes. No specific dollar amounts or individual cases are detailed in this overview of the emerging AI-driven elder fraud threat.
yourcentralvalley.com
· 2026-08-25
A 26-year-old Simi Valley man is facing felony charges for stealing approximately $100,000 from an 89-year-old victim he befriended at a McDonald's in Thousand Oaks in June 2024. William Bao Khoa Ly gained the elderly man's trust by offering tech assistance, then obtained his cell phone PIN to access and drain his bank and cryptocurrency accounts through 91 fraudulent transactions over 14 months. The victim's bank recovered more than $50,000 after the fraud was discovered, and authorities believe there may be additional victims.
keyt.com
· 2026-08-25
William Bao Khoa Ly, 26, befriended an 89-year-old man at a McDonald's in Thousand Oaks and allegedly stole nearly $100,000 by obtaining his cell phone PIN and conducting 91 cryptocurrency transactions from his bank account between June 2024 and August 2025. The bank recovered over $50,000 of the stolen funds, and Ly has been charged with multiple felonies including elder theft and grand theft. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
yahoo.com
· 2026-08-25
A 26-year-old Simi Valley man is accused of stealing approximately $100,000 from an 89-year-old victim he met at a McDonald's in Thousand Oaks, California, by gaining access to the victim's phone PIN and conducting 91 cryptocurrency transactions over 14 months. William Bao Khoa Ly befriended the elderly man by claiming expertise with electronic devices, then used that trust to extract over $100,000, though the victim's bank recovered more than $50,000 after discovering the fraud. Ly faces felony charges including theft from an elder or dependent adult and grand theft, with investigators believing there may be additional victims.
foxnews.com
· 2026-08-25
ScamSkeptic founder Matt Sanner discussed how AI-powered scams targeting vulnerable seniors have become increasingly prevalent, highlighting the need for protective measures. The segment covered recognition of high-pressure phone tactics commonly used in fraud schemes and provided tips for helping parents avoid becoming victims.
foxnews.com
· 2026-08-25
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to accelerate fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans, employing AI technology to mimic voices and create deepfakes. ScamSkeptic founder Matt Sanner discussed how older Americans, who hold significant household wealth, are particularly vulnerable to these increasingly sophisticated schemes. Families can protect elderly relatives by learning to identify these AI-powered scams and implementing protective strategies.
law.georgia.gov
· 2026-08-25
A Georgia victim of a cryptocurrency investment scam deposited hundreds of thousands of dollars into a fake trading platform after being contacted on social media by a scammer posing as someone with mutual acquaintances. The Georgia Attorney General's White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit, working with the GBI and Operation Shamrock, successfully traced and recovered a significant portion of the stolen cryptocurrency through a crypto exchange and secured a court order to return the funds to the victim. The scam operated by building trust through fake social media relationships and displaying false investment returns before ultimately claiming all funds were lost.
chautauquacountyny.gov
· 2026-08-25
This article is not about a scam or fraud. It describes a public hearing scheduled by the Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services to gather community input on aging services and priorities for older adults in the county. While the article mentions that the office provides education on scams and elder abuse prevention, it contains no information about any actual fraud incident or victimization.
aol.com
· 2026-08-25
A 26-year-old Simi Valley man is charged with stealing approximately $100,000 from an 89-year-old victim he met at a McDonald's in Thousand Oaks after gaining access to the victim's phone PIN and bank accounts through feigned friendship. Over 14 months, the suspect conducted 91 transactions transferring funds into cryptocurrency accounts, though the victim's bank recovered more than $50,000 after the fraud was discovered. The suspect faces felony charges including theft from an elder, grand theft, and unauthorized use of personal identifying information, with investigators believing there may be additional victims.
foxnews.com
· 2026-08-25
ScamSkeptic founder Matt Sanner discusses the growing threat of AI-powered scams targeting vulnerable seniors and provides advice on recognizing high-pressure phone tactics used by scammers. The app aims to help protect older Americans from fraud by enabling family members to assist their parents in identifying and avoiding scams.
therecord.media
· 2026-08-25
An international law enforcement operation spanning 22 countries arrested 58 cybercriminals and identified hundreds of suspects involved in romance scams, investment fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and money laundering networks. Major arrests occurred in South Africa (39 arrests, $2.7 million seized), Romania (11 arrests, $166 million in stolen funds discovered), and Argentina (17 arrests dismantling a crime-as-a-service network), with the operation also uncovering sextortion targeting minors as young as 14. The coordinated effort, Operation Jackal IV, disrupted criminal networks including the West African gang Black Axe, which is responsible for significant cyber-enabled financial fraud predominantly
platformtimes.com.ng
· 2026-08-25
INTERPOL's Operation Jackal IV resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects across 22 countries between November 2025 and June 2026, targeting West African criminal networks involved in romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, investment scams, and business email compromise schemes. Notable recoveries included $2.67 million seized in South Africa, €845,000 processed through a suspected money-laundering network in Italy, and approximately €143 million estimated to have been generated and laundered through a Romanian investment scam operation. The operation also uncovered sextortion cases involving minors as young as 14, with criminals coercing victims into sending explicit images and then demanding ransom payments
techspot.com
· 2026-08-25
Interpol's "Operation Jackal IV," conducted from November 2025 to June 2026 across 22 countries, resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 alleged criminals involved in a global network supporting West African cybercrime gangs. The operation targeted various scams including romance schemes, cryptocurrency fraud, business email fraud, and money laundering operations, with significant activities uncovered in Argentina, South Africa, Italy, and Romania. The investigation revealed that West African gangs are increasingly using sextortion tactics against minors as young as 14 years old, highlighting emerging threats beyond traditional financial fraud targeting retirees and corporations.
gazettengr.com
· 2026-08-25
INTERPOL's eight-month "Operation Jackal IV" (November 2025–June 2026) resulted in 58 arrests and identification of 263 suspects across West African organized crime groups including Black Axe, with operations spanning 22 countries. In South Africa, raids on seven Johannesburg locations targeted a romance and investment scam syndicate preying on English-speaking retirees, leading to 39 arrests, seizure of $2.67 million, and blocking of 257 bank accounts. The criminal networks were responsible for cyber-enabled financial fraud including romance scams, cryptocurrency schemes, and business email compromise fraud globally.
dailypost.ng
· 2026-08-25
An eight-month INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 22 countries resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects linked to West African crime networks, including the Black Axe group, involved in romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and investment schemes. Key outcomes included 39 arrests in South Africa with $2.67 million seized, 17 arrests in Argentina for crime-as-a-service operations, and the dismantling of a Romanian call-center investment scam that generated approximately €143 million globally. The operation also uncovered increased sextortion cases targeting minors as young as 14 by West African organized crime groups exploiting social media.
bbc.com
· 2026-08-25
A global law enforcement operation coordinated by Interpol arrested 58 people and identified 263 suspects linked to West African cyber-crime networks across 22 countries, targeting organized groups behind romance and investment scams that primarily victimized retirees in English-speaking countries. The operation, which ran from November 2025 to June 2026, also uncovered emerging threats including sextortion targeting minors as young as 14, with preliminary results including 39 arrests in South Africa and the seizure of $2.67 million along with 257 blocked bank accounts. These criminal networks are believed to be responsible for a significant share of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including cryptocurrency and email compromise sc
moneywise.com
· 2026-08-24
Scammers using AI are targeting recently widowed seniors by scanning obituaries to identify vulnerable victims, then contacting them with fabricated claims about unpaid taxes or hidden debts requiring immediate payment. In one reported case, a widow was defrauded of $7,000 after being told she needed to pay to preserve her late husband's inheritance. The FBI reports that Americans aged 60 and older lost $7.7 billion to internet and cyber-enabled crime in 2025, with an average loss of $38,500 per elderly scam case.
cyberghostvpn.com
· 2026-08-24
Romance scammers are increasingly using AI tools combined with personal data from data brokers and social media to create fake identities and manipulate victims at scale, with scammers leveraging publicly available information to identify vulnerable targets—particularly older adults—and generate realistic deepfakes for deceptive profiles. By automating personalized conversations and employing "love bombing" tactics, scammers build emotional trust before exploiting victims for financial gain or personal information. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned in December 2024 that data brokers selling detailed personal profiles make it easier for scammers to target vulnerable populations.
m.dailyhunt.in
· 2026-08-24
Cybercriminals in Bengaluru are increasingly targeting high-net-worth individuals including IT professionals, doctors, and entrepreneurs through detailed profiling using social media, leaked databases, and open-source intelligence to facilitate scams like fake investments, digital arrest, and romance fraud. A 57-year-old IT professional lost Rs 31.83 crore in a six-month digital arrest scam, with investigators noting that victims often delay reporting due to embarrassment, hampering efforts to recover funds during the critical window before money is transferred overseas.
coralspringsflnews.com
· 2026-08-24
Evans Class Brown of Coral Springs was indicted as part of a multi-state sweepstakes scam targeting over 100 elderly victims across the United States, with Brown and seven co-defendants accused of defrauding victims of tens of thousands of dollars by convincing them to pay bogus fees and taxes for non-existent multi-million-dollar prizes. Brown personally caused one victim to transfer $34,000 to a bank account in his name in January 2023, with funds subsequently wired to co-conspirators in Jamaica. The scheme exploited elderly victims by repeatedly requesting additional payments under the pretense of administrative delays, continuing as long as victims could be persuaded to send money.
thereadingpost.com
· 2026-08-24
A home health aide admitted in civil court to exerting undue influence over Dr. Louis Braida, an MIT professor, and taking over $1.4 million from him before his death in 2022, yet no criminal charges were filed in the case. Democratic candidate David Solet is criticizing the incumbent Middlesex District Attorney for failing to prosecute this elder exploitation case and is calling for stronger Massachusetts laws similar to Florida's to better protect vulnerable seniors from financial crimes.
rwcpulse.com
· 2026-08-24
A Redwood City woman thwarted an alleged elder fraud scheme by contacting police instead of complying with scammers posing as AppleCare representatives who instructed her to withdraw cash for a courier pickup. Investigators arrested a 22-year-old man from Fresno after tracking his vehicle using license plate reader technology when he attempted to flee from officers in San Francisco. The suspect was booked on charges including financial elder abuse, attempted grand theft, conspiracy, and fraud, and the victim avoided any financial loss due to her quick action reporting the scam to authorities.
aol.com
· 2026-08-24
Scammers using artificial intelligence are mining obituaries to identify and target recently widowed elderly people, with one documented case involving fraudsters who claimed a widow's late husband owed taxes and demanded $7,000 to "preserve her inheritance." According to the FBI, Americans aged 60-plus reported $7.7 billion in cyber crime losses in 2025 (up 59% from 2024), with an average loss of $38,500 per elderly scam case, and recently widowed seniors are particularly vulnerable because they are grieving while managing complex financial and administrative tasks. Fraudsters extract personal information from publicly available obituaries—including names, relatives, employers, and hometowns—
candgnews.com
· 2026-08-24
Shelby Township police are reporting a significant uptick in scams targeting seniors, with individual losses ranging from hundreds to $30,000-$80,000, where victims are draining life savings and retirement accounts. Common scams involve criminals impersonating government agencies, family members, or utility companies and creating urgency through claims of arrests, medical emergencies, or service disconnections to pressure victims into sending money via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. Police urge seniors to verify information independently, never send money to unknown callers, and contact local authorities to confirm the legitimacy of suspicious calls.
fox5sandiego.com
· 2026-08-24
The San Diego County Council on Aging is hosting a Resource Fair on September 18th to educate seniors on important topics including Medicare changes, elder scams, and technology safety. The organization focuses on improving seniors' quality of life through community education and awareness initiatives designed to protect vulnerable older adults.