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koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
· 2025-12-07
Police arrested 25 members of a fraud ring called "Lungo Company" operating from a Thailand resort who stole approximately $15.1 million from nearly 900 Korean victims between July 2024 and July 2025. The organized group specialized in multiple scam methods including romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, fake reservation schemes, and impersonation of government institutions, with members divided into specialized teams and subjected to strict control including passport confiscation and movement restrictions. The ringleader and additional members remain in Thai custody while Korea pursues extradition, with investigators examining potential connections to other fraud operations and the group's money laundering methods.
mk.co.kr
· 2025-12-07
A criminal organization called "Lunger Company" operating from Pattaya, Thailand defrauded 878 South Korean victims of approximately 21 billion won through multiple scam operations including romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and no-show schemes from July 2022 to July 2023. Police arrested 25 members in Korea and nine additional members in Thailand, including the organization's leader, with charges including communications fraud, criminal organization formation, and business obstruction. The organization maintained control over members through passport confiscation, movement restrictions, and violence while operating distinct scam teams under a hierarchical management structure.
citybeat.com
· 2025-12-07
Richard Opoku Agyemang, a 41-year-old Cincinnati man, pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with an online romance fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over $2 million. Agyemang managed accounts that received victims' wire transfers and check deposits as they believed they were helping romantic partners with expenses like medical bills, though the profiles were created using stolen photos and information. He faces up to 41 months in prison after being charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and related offenses in 2024.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-07
Two Athens residents fell victim to romance scams in August 2024, with a 69-year-old losing $294,000 and a 71-year-old losing $2,000 to women they met online, prompting Adult Protective Services investigations. The Athens Community Council on Aging responded by hosting a "Scam Jam" workshop on September 24, 2024, featuring experts in financial security and law enforcement to help seniors and families recognize romance fraud warning signs. Romance scams, where criminals create fake online identities to gain victims' trust and money, represent a growing threat to older adults nationwide, with elder Americans reporting over 3,318 sextortion complaints in
kmvt.com
· 2025-12-07
The Idaho Department of Finance held a free educational seminar on September 25 in Twin Falls to help seniors and their families recognize and protect themselves from scams. The presentation focused on current fraud schemes, particularly romance scams targeting seniors, which have resulted in losses ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per victim, and provided information on resources available to those who have been defrauded.
onlineathens.com
· 2025-12-07
Two Athens residents fell victim to romance scams in August 2025, with a 69-year-old losing $294,000 and a 71-year-old losing $2,000 to individuals they believed were romantic partners. Adult Protective Services referred both cases for police investigation, prompting the Council on Aging to offer a workshop to help older adults recognize and avoid romance scam tactics.
allafrica.com
· 2025-12-07
Nigerian national Olamide Shanu was extradited from the UK and prosecuted in U.S. federal court for his role in cyber-enabled sextortion, romance scams, and wire fraud that defrauded victims of at least $2 million. Shanu and accomplices posed as women on social media to solicit sexually explicit images from male victims, then extorted money by threatening to release the images to their contacts, with proceeds laundered through cryptocurrency and peer-to-peer payment platforms. Shanu faces an eight-count indictment including wire fraud, extortion, and money laundering, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
localnews8.com
· 2025-12-07
The Pocatello Police Department warned of multiple scams circulating in the area, including ransom scams where perpetrators falsely claim to hold a loved one hostage and now use AI-generated images, audio, and video to increase credibility. Additional scams reported include romance scams requesting gift cards and money, and impersonation scams where fraudsters pose as law enforcement threatening arrest unless payment is made. Police advise residents to exercise caution and skepticism when contacted by unknown parties.
coincentral.com
· 2025-12-07
Thai police dismantled the "Lungo Company" scam ring that defrauded over 870 South Koreans of $15 million using cryptocurrency, romance, and fake lottery schemes, resulting in the arrest of 25 suspects in South Korea and 9 core members in Thailand. The sophisticated operation employed multiple fraud tactics combined with complex money laundering methods including prepaid cards, casino cash-outs, and encrypted messaging apps like Telegram and WeChat to conceal stolen funds through OTC brokers in Southeast Asia.
nypost.com
· 2025-12-07
**Serial Scammer Sentenced in Graceland Fraud Scheme**
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 54, was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for attempting to defraud Elvis Presley's family of millions of dollars by posing as a bogus investor claiming rights to Graceland estate. Findley fabricated a false $3.8 million loan claim against the late Lisa Marie Presley and threatened to auction the iconic property unless the family paid $2.8 million, using forged documents and fake personas including a man named "Kurt Naussany." The scheme was stopped when Lisa Marie Presley's daughter Riley
finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-07
Thai and South Korean authorities arrested 33 members of the "Lungo Company" scam ring that defrauded over 870 South Koreans of approximately $15 million through a multi-layered scheme combining cryptocurrency fraud, romance scams, and fake lottery schemes. The group laundered proceeds through prepaid cards, over-the-counter brokers, and micro-transactions coordinated via encrypted messaging apps, with nine core members currently in Thai custody awaiting extradition to South Korea.
koreaherald.com
· 2025-12-07
South Korean police dismantled the Longge Company, a Korean crime syndicate based in Pattaya, Thailand, that defrauded 878 victims of 21 billion won ($15 million) through various schemes including voice phishing, bogus investments, romance scams, and "no-show" scams. Twenty-five suspects were arrested, with 21 in custody in South Korea and nine others, including alleged ringleader "Jaryong," detained in Thailand awaiting extradition. The investigation involved coordinated raids with Thai authorities and resulted in the closure of multiple operations run by the syndicate.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-07
Shirley Waller, 43, of St. Louis County, Missouri, was sentenced to 93 months in prison (78 months for fraud crimes consecutive to 15 months for firearm possession) and ordered to repay $313,711 to victims. Waller acted as a "money mule" for overseas scammers, receiving over 193 packages of cash at her home from victims of online fraud schemes, including a 71-year-old woman who lost $35,000 in a romance scam, and she also committed pandemic loan fraud ($19,235) and mortgage fraud ($196,000). The government estimates the overseas fraud ring stole over $1
rstreet.org
· 2025-12-07
A House Financial Services Committee hearing highlighted that fraud and scams cost Americans over $2 billion weekly, with the FTC reporting $12.5 billion in annual losses for 2024, though experts believe the true figure is significantly higher due to lack of unified tracking mechanisms. The testimony and accompanying research emphasize that combating this fragmented, internationally-organized problem requires a comprehensive national strategy with coordinated buy-in from social media companies, telecommunications firms, financial institutions, law enforcement, and government agencies, along with legal protections allowing institutions to share fraud data. Key scams affecting Americans include romance, sextortion, "pig butchering," AI-generated voice calls impersonating family members
dailyhodl.com
· 2025-12-07
An Ohio nursing home resident lost between $40,000-$55,000 to a romance scam conducted on TikTok by someone posing as "Sydney," who made excuses to avoid meeting in person while requesting escalating cash transfers and eventually asking him to open joint accounts under false pretenses. The victim, who died in summer, is one of numerous seniors targeted by similar schemes, as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned of increasing romance scams targeting widowed and divorced seniors; nationally, romance scams resulted in nearly 70,000 reported victims and $1.3 billion in losses in 2022.
wjla.com
· 2025-12-07
A DC-area jet pilot's identity has been stolen and used in a sophisticated romance scam that has victimized hundreds of women across multiple states since at least the mid-2010s. Criminals created fake dating profiles using the real Pat Marsh's name, details, and photos to gain victims' trust and manipulate them into sending money, with losses ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per victim; a South Carolina detective is currently investigating over 60 cases using the "Patrick Marsh" persona with estimated damages in the millions. The FBI estimates romance scams overall have caused over $1 billion in losses, with victims over 60 averaging $83,000 in losses compared to the
news5cleveland.com
· 2025-12-07
A Stark County man fell victim to a romance scam in which he sent hundreds of gift cards worth thousands of dollars to scammers, prompting the Sheriff's Office to issue a public warning. Additionally, Norton police reported a fake invoice scam targeting residents via email, with one applicant receiving a fraudulent invoice from someone impersonating the city's planning and zoning department for nearly $7,000.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-07
**Summary:**
Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, a 35-year-old Nigerian national, was sentenced to two years in prison for orchestrating romance scams that defrauded at least six victims of over $2 million between 2016 and 2019. The scheme involved creating fake online dating profiles to build trust with victims, then directing them to send money or transfer funds through cryptocurrency accounts that Nwadavid controlled. Nwadavid was ordered to pay $2,724,810.41 in restitution and faces deportation upon completion of his sentence.
foxbusiness.com
· 2025-12-07
Two U.S. senators, Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), demanded that Match Group detail its fraud prevention efforts across its dating platforms (Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid) by October 15, citing concerns that the company's algorithmic design enables romance scammers to exploit user trust. Romance scams, which typically involve fake profiles that lure victims into relationships before requesting money or gifts, cost victims globally over $16 billion in cybercrime losses last year, with hundreds of millions attributed to romance scams specifically. Match Group responded that it has invested significantly in fraud detection and safety features, including a "
latimes.com
· 2025-12-07
Abigail Ruvalcaba sold her home after being romance scammed by someone impersonating actor Steve Burton, who used AI-generated videos and promises of love to exploit her. According to the FTC, nearly 65,000 people reported romance scams in 2023 with losses totaling $1.14 billion, with scammers increasingly using deepfakes and AI to impersonate celebrities like Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt, and Keanu Reeves to defraud victims seeking romantic connection. Lawmakers have introduced the NO FAKES Act to protect individuals' voices and likenesses from AI-generated impersonation.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-07
A woman named Abigail Ruvalcaba was deceived by a scammer impersonating actor Steve Burton through Facebook messages and phone calls, eventually selling her home to send money to the fraudster. Romance scams using celebrity impersonation have become increasingly prevalent and profitable, with the FTC reporting nearly 65,000 victims losing $1.14 billion in 2023, and artificial intelligence now enabling scammers to create deepfakes and mimic celebrities like Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt, and Keanu Reeves. Lawmakers have responded by introducing the NO FAKES Act to protect individuals' likenesses from unauthorized AI-generated recreations used in fraud schemes
news5cleveland.com
· 2025-12-07
A Stark County man in his 70s lost $60,000 over five years in a romance scam after connecting with someone on TikTok who posed as a woman seeking a relationship, despite never meeting in person. The scammer sent gift cards totaling 200 units while making promises to move in together, with little hope of recovery since the money was likely already dispersed. Authorities note that older adults are particularly vulnerable to romance scams due to loneliness and trustworthiness, and victims often experience significant emotional trauma alongside financial losses.
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-07
Two U.S. senators are demanding that Match Group, the parent company of Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid, provide records of fraudulent activities on its platforms and explain its fraud prevention measures, expressing concern that the apps' algorithms are vulnerable to romance scams. Romance scams on dating apps reached a record high in 2022, with 70,000 Americans reporting $1.3 billion in collective losses, averaging $4,400 per victim, with older adults particularly targeted. The senators cited multiple FTC complaints alleging the company enabled fraud through its business practices and algorithmic design.
thecharlottepost.com
· 2025-12-07
At a JPMorganChase-sponsored panel during the 2025 NABJ convention in Cleveland, financial and cybersecurity experts educated journalists about evolving fraud and scam tactics, noting that in 2024 the FTC received complaints totaling $12.5 billion in losses, with one in three Americans experiencing a scam in the past year. The panel distinguished between fraud (illegal account access) and scams (manipulation to extract personal information), and highlighted emerging threats including AI-generated impersonations that use social media information to create convincing fake communications from loved ones. Key prevention strategies include verifying sources, using two-factor authentication, and consulting trusted contacts before responding to suspicious requests.
cnbc.com
· 2025-12-07
Two U.S. senators sent a letter to Match Group (parent company of Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid) demanding information about the company's efforts to combat romance scams on its platforms, which involve fraudsters creating fake profiles to extract money or gifts from victims over weeks or months. The senators expressed concern that Match's algorithmic design may enable scammers to build trust, and gave the company until October 15 to provide evidence of fraud prevention measures, citing global romance scam losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Match responded that it has invested in fraud detection, safety features, and law enforcement partnerships, and has implemented tools like "face check" to prevent fake profiles.
clickorlando.com
· 2025-12-07
An Orange County couple lost their entire life savings of $12,300 after being defrauded in a vehicle purchase scam on Facebook Marketplace, where scammers impersonating a legitimate business (Driveline Motorcars as "Driveline Motor") disappeared after receiving a wire transfer. The Better Business Bureau warns that social media marketplaces do not vet listings and recommends buyers inspect high-ticket items in person, use credit cards instead of wire transfers, and only send money they can afford to lose.
washingtontimes.com
· 2025-12-07
Two U.S. senators requested detailed information from Match Group about its fraud-prevention measures following reports that romance scams have become a leading form of financial fraud in the U.S., costing Americans $1.14 billion in 2024. The FTC previously found that up to 30% of new Match.com members were scammers between 2013 and 2018, resulting in a $14 million settlement last month. Match Group, which owns Tinder, OkCupid, Hinge, and other dating platforms, has committed to fraud detection investments and requested a constructive dialogue with the senators, who set an October 15 deadline for the company's response
thehill.com
· 2025-12-07
This article does not involve elder fraud, scams targeting seniors, or elder abuse. It concerns political accountability and potential ethics violations by Trump administration officials regarding chip technology and cryptocurrency deals with the UAE. This falls outside the scope of Elderus, which focuses on fraud and abuse targeting elderly people.
bitdefender.com
· 2025-12-07
**"Scamfluencers" on social media platforms like YouTube, Telegram, and TikTok are openly teaching followers—increasingly teenagers—how to commit online fraud, with figures like "Format Boy" providing step-by-step tutorials on romance scams, fake identities, and deepfake technology, while others like Hushpuppi glamorize fraud-funded lifestyles. These content creators use motivational language and entertainment framing to normalize scamming, putting vulnerable young people at risk of both becoming perpetrators and victims of online fraud.**
wjla.com
· 2025-12-07
A DC-area jet pilot's identity has been stolen and used in a decade-long romance scam affecting hundreds of victims across multiple states, with losses now estimated in the millions of dollars. Criminals created fake dating profiles using the real Pat Marsh's name, details, and photos to build trust with women and extract money through fabricated emergencies and requests, with individual losses ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. A South Carolina detective is now investigating over 60 cases using the "Patrick Marsh" persona, noting that victims over 60 lose an average of $83,000 compared to the overall romance scam average of $19,000.
clickorlando.com
· 2025-12-07
An Orange County couple lost their entire life savings of $12,300 after being defrauded in a vehicle purchase scam on Facebook Marketplace; the scammer posed as "Driveline Motor" (mimicking the legitimate business "Driveline Motorcars"), provided fraudulent documents including a fake Carfax report, and disappeared after the wire transfer was sent. The incident highlights the broader problem of unvetted online marketplaces, with the FTC reporting Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase from the previous year. Experts advise consumers to inspect high-ticket items in person before payment, avoid wire transfers, use
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-07
The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, reintroduced in September by Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), would empower financial institutions to detect and delay suspicious transactions targeting seniors, particularly those involving securities and real estate. Financial exploitation costs U.S. seniors approximately $27 billion annually, and the bill seeks to close existing protection gaps by requiring the SEC to recommend legislative and regulatory changes to combat senior financial abuse, including romance scams and fraudulent home-related transactions.
africanews.com
· 2025-12-07
In July-August 2025, authorities across 14 African countries arrested 260 people in Operation Contender 3.0, a coordinated INTERPOL crackdown on cybercrime including romance scams and sextortion schemes. The operation identified nearly 1,500 victims, seized over 1,200 electronic devices, and estimated losses at $2.8 million, with Ghana recording the highest arrests (68 suspects, $70,000 recovered) and Côte d'Ivoire dismantling a sextortion ring affecting over 800 victims. The coordinated action highlights the growing threat of digital-enabled crimes across Africa and the critical need for
cbsnews.com
· 2025-12-07
A 71-year-old Broward County woman lost $61,530 in a romance scam after believing she was lending money to a romantic partner named "James Lee Jackson" for a construction project; the scammer was later identified as 64-year-old Kevin Crosswright from Colorado, who turned himself in to authorities. Crosswright was arrested on charges related to money laundering and investment fraud scheme, and the victim reported feeling betrayed and financially devastated by the incident.
abc.net.au
· 2025-12-07
An Interpol-coordinated crackdown in July and August resulted in 260 arrests across 14 African countries involved in online romance and sextortion scams that targeted over 1,400 victims and caused losses of approximately $2.8 million USD. The scams involved perpetrators using fake identities and profiles to build romantic relationships, extort money through false fees, and blackmail victims with explicit images. Interpol highlighted that the proliferation of online platforms has created new avenues for criminal networks to exploit victims financially and psychologically.
interpol.int
· 2025-12-07
During Operation Contender 3.0 (July 28–August 11, 2025), authorities in 14 African countries arrested 260 suspects and seized 1,235 electronic devices in a coordinated crackdown on cybercrime networks using romance scams and sextortion schemes. The operation identified 1,463 victims with estimated losses of USD 2.8 million, dismantling 81 cybercrime infrastructures across Africa through international collaboration between law enforcement and private sector partners. Notable outcomes included Ghana's arrest of 68 suspects with USD 450,000 in identified losses (USD 70,000 recovered), Senegal's takedown
apnews.com
· 2025-12-07
An Interpol-coordinated crackdown across 14 African countries in July and August resulted in the arrest of 260 suspects involved in online romance and sextortion scams that targeted over 1,400 victims and caused nearly $2.8 million in losses. The operation focused on perpetrators who used fake identities and profiles to build romantic relationships, extract money through false fees, and blackmail victims with explicit images, with Ghana accounting for 68 arrests and Senegal for 22 arrests of suspects posing as celebrities.
bbc.com
· 2025-12-07
A coordinated Interpol operation across 14 African countries resulted in the arrest of approximately 260 suspected cyber scammers involved in romance scams and sextortion between July and August. Over 1,400 victims, including many elderly individuals, lost a combined $2.8 million, with the operation also dismantling 81 cyber-crime groups and seizing numerous devices and forged documents. Ghana saw the most arrests with 68 suspects and $70,000 recovered from $450,000 in losses, while other countries like Senegal and Ivory Coast uncovered additional networks using fake profiles and blackmail tactics to defraud victims.
cbsnews.com
· 2025-12-07
A Colorado man lost $1.4 million in a romance scam after meeting a woman online who posed as a business owner and cryptocurrency investor, convincing him to make four transactions for supposed crypto investments that he could not access. When he attempted to withdraw funds, he was told he needed to pay an additional $400,000 to access his money, prompting his sister to encourage him to contact authorities and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Though investigators tracked the funds to cold storage wallets, they were unable to identify the perpetrator, and authorities warn that romance scammers use grooming tactics and red flags like requesting money and refusing in-person meetings.
harris-sliwoski.com
· 2025-12-07
**Article Type:** Educational/Awareness Guide (Not a specific elder fraud case)
This guide outlines international business scams targeting companies, explaining how fraudsters use psychological tactics like urgency and false credibility to manipulate businesses into wiring upfront fees to phantom partners. The article provides prevention strategies including independent verification of counterparties, legal review of contracts, secure confirmation of banking details, team training on red flags, and rapid response protocols within 72 hours if fraud occurs, supported by real case examples ranging from fake subsidiaries to fabricated financial institutions.
becu.org
· 2025-12-07
This educational article identifies the six most common financial scams in 2025, including imposter scams, online shopping scams, investment scams, job opportunity scams, carrier scams, and debt/credit scams, which are perpetrated through phone calls, texts, emails, social media, websites, and pop-ups. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scams resulted in $12.5 billion in losses in 2024, with people aged 70 and older losing significantly more money than any other age group, sometimes losing their entire life savings. The article advises consumers to avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages, verify the legitimacy of contacts before sharing personal information, and remain vigil
states.aarp.org
· 2025-12-07
Cryptocurrency ATMs, which lack traditional banking regulations, have become a major fraud vector in Arizona and nationwide, with the FBI reporting 10,956 complaints totaling $246.7 million in losses in 2024—a 99 percent increase from 2023. Older adults over 60 are disproportionately targeted through common scams (government impersonation, investment, and romance schemes) that trick victims into withdrawing cash and converting it to cryptocurrency, which is nearly impossible to recover. In response, Arizona passed HB 2387 in 2025, which implements daily transaction caps ($2,000 for new customers, $10,500 for existing customers),
thesun.ie
· 2025-12-07
A 53-year-old French interior designer lost nearly £700,000 to a romance scammer who impersonated Brad Pitt over a year-long online affair, using AI-generated photos and videos along with romantic messages. After three suicide attempts and hospitalization for depression, she became homeless and penniless, though she later stated the experience indirectly benefited her by forcing a divorce from her controlling husband. The scammer initially requested money for fake customs fees and cancer treatment, and even attempted a secondary scam by posing as an FBI agent offering to help her for an additional fee.
hkma.gov.hk
· 2025-12-07
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched a consultation with retail banks to develop a framework for determining shared responsibility when customers suffer losses from authorized payment scams. The framework aims to clarify liability in cases where customers are deceived into authorizing transactions (such as romance scams), distinguishing them from unauthorized transactions where banks bear full responsibility, and will assess both banks' anti-scam measures and customers' diligence in preventing fraud.
ctvnews.ca
· 2025-12-07
A Guelph-Eramosa resident lost $50,000 in a romance scam, prompting Wellington Ontario Provincial Police to issue a public warning about the scheme. The details of how the scam was perpetrated were not provided in the available text.
mitrade.com
· 2025-12-07
The Colorado Bureau of Investigations began investigating a crypto-linked romance scam in which a Colorado man lost $1.4 million from his retirement savings after meeting someone on a dating website who convinced him to invest in cryptocurrency through fraudulent apps. The scammer, posing as a woman named "Erin," built romantic trust before transitioning conversations to investments, eventually directing the victim to send funds to a fake cryptocurrency application controlled by the perpetrator. CBI officials note that crypto romance scams are rising, particularly targeting elderly individuals, and that the unregulated nature of cryptocurrency makes these investments especially vulnerable to fraud with limited recovery options.
dailypress.net
· 2025-12-07
Romance scams, known as "catfishing," victimize gullible but well-meaning people across the United States, with Michigan ranking notably high among affected states. Americans lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually to these schemes, with losses expected to increase. To avoid becoming a victim, people should never give money or personal information to online contacts, avoid being rushed into relationships, and refuse to engage with anyone unwilling to video chat or meet in person.
theweek.com
· 2025-12-07
Interpol arrested over 250 suspected cybercriminals across 14 African nations in Operation Contender 3.0, disrupting romance scams and sextortion schemes that targeted approximately 1,500 victims with estimated losses near $3 million. The operation, conducted in late July through early August, identified digital infrastructure used by scam syndicates that exploited victims' trust and emotional vulnerabilities through fake romance profiles and blackmail using explicit imagery. Ghana led the crackdown with approximately 70 arrests, while operations in other countries including Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire dismantled networks impersonating celebrities and operating organized sextortion rings.
euronews.com
· 2025-12-07
An Interpol-coordinated crackdown across 14 African countries in July and August resulted in the arrest of 260 suspects involved in online romance scams and sextortion schemes that targeted over 1,400 victims and caused nearly $2.8 million in losses. The operation revealed a sharp rise in digital-enabled crimes where perpetrators use fake identities and social media profiles to build romantic relationships, extract money through false fees, or blackmail victims with intimate images. Notable arrests included 68 suspects in Ghana, 22 in Senegal who impersonated celebrities, and 24 in Côte d'Ivoire engaged in sextortion activities.
timesherald.com
· 2025-12-07
State Rep. Joe Ciresi hosted an educational event in Royersford, Pennsylvania on October 3rd to help seniors recognize and avoid common fraud schemes, noting that seniors lose approximately $3 billion annually to scams nationwide. The event featured presentations on property fraud alerts, check washing and business scams, and romance scams targeting older adults, delivered by local officials and financial experts to equip seniors with protective strategies.