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nbcnews.com · 2026-05-12

Fake Trump and Oprah ads fuel a wave of Medicare scams on Facebook, report says

# Summary Scammers are exploiting Facebook and Instagram by repeatedly purchasing ads that target seniors with fake Medicare offers, using deepfakes and images of celebrities like Trump and Oprah to lure victims into sharing personal data or enrolling in fraudulent programs. A report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that 30 active scam accounts generated 215 million ad impressions over the past year, with 73% reaching users over 65, and estimated scammers spent approximately $12.4-$14.3 million on these ads. Meta faces criticism and multiple lawsuits for inadequately removing scam ads and allowing near-identical ads to reappear after being taken down

foxbusiness.com · 2026-04-24

Vance task force reveals Biden admin 'protected' 562K pandemic loans in $22.2B suspected fraud scheme

# Summary The Trump administration's SBA has referred 562,000 suspected fraudulent pandemic-era loans totaling $22.2 billion to the Treasury for collections and referred borrowers to the Department of Justice. The loans, primarily from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and COVID Economic Injury Disaster loan programs, were flagged during the Biden administration but were not previously referred for debt collection. The referrals are part of Vice President JD Vance's White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud efforts to recover taxpayer funds and hold fraudsters accountable.

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cbsnews.com · 2026-04-23

Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes

# Summary A 73-year-old former occupational therapist, Kyle Holder, lost her entire life savings of $300,000 to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam that used artificial intelligence and social engineering over a three-month period starting in December 2024. A scammer posing as a friendly investment coach named "Niamh" built trust with Holder through WhatsApp before manipulating her into transferring funds across multiple crypto wallets. Holder's case is part of a larger trend in 2025 where Americans lost an estimated $20 billion to cyber theft, with over half involving cryptocurrency.

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foxbusiness.com · 2026-04-10

Beware of these tax scams as the filing deadline approaches, Congress warns

# Summary Congress's Joint Economic Committee warns that as the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches, scammers are increasingly targeting taxpayers through IRS imposter scams via phone, email, and text using spoofed caller IDs, as well as fraudulent tax preparer schemes. Approximately one in four Americans have fallen victim to tax season scams, which have become more sophisticated with the use of AI and deepfake technology. The committee advises taxpayers to verify communications directly with the IRS at 800-829-1040, avoid clicking suspicious links or QR codes, and be wary of tax preparers demanding high upfront fees or guaranteeing large refunds.

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theguardian.com · 2026-03-22

Friendship fraud: warnings of rise in 'insidious' scam targeting older people - The Guardian

Fraudsters exploit isolation and search for human contact to often devastating effect. These are steps you can take to avoid them As you have got older, retirement has left you with more time on your...

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dailynews.co.za · 2026-03-22

Romance ScamS hock: Three Accused of Swindling R14 Million from Elderly Woman in ...

Three suspected romance swindlers appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrate's Court on Thursday for their fraud and money laundering scheme, which cost an unsuspecting victim over R14 million. Image: FIL...

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cbs19news.com · 2026-03-22

Police warn of 'courier crimes' scam targeting local residents | News | cbs19news.com

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Albemarle County Police Department is warning residents about a growing scam that, in some cases, involves criminals sending someone directly to a victim’s ho...

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stl.news · 2026-03-22

FBI Executes Search at Hollywood Estate Linked to $17.4 MillionElderlyMortgageFraud...

FBI Executes Raids in High-Stakes Mortgage Fraud Case In a dramatic turn of events, the FBI conducted a series of raids on a Hollywood mansion linked to a sophisticated $17.4 million elderly mortgage...

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nydailynews.com · 2026-03-22

Readers sound off on no Iran strategy, apartheid conditions andelder fraud

Whitestone: Kudos to Sen. Chris Murphy, who rightly criticized President Trump, saying, “This is the most incompetent, incoherent war America has fought in the last 100 years. And that’s saying a lot....

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bigislandnow.com · 2026-03-22

Kona community policing to host March 24 Captain Cook meeting forseniors

Photo Credit: Hawaiʻi Police Department The Kona community policing section of the Hawaiʻi Police Department will hold a Kūpuna Watch meeting on March 24 in Captain Cook. The free event for seniors i...

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odaily.news · 2026-03-22

Hong Kong Police Reveal Retiree Falls Victim to "Cryptocurrency Expert" Scam Three Times ...

Odaily News Hong Kong police's Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) "CyberDefender" has disclosed a cryptocurrency fraud case. A 66-year-old retiree fell victim to a "cryptocurrency inve...

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techflowpost.com · 2026-03-22

Hong Kong Police Reveal That a Retiree Was Scammed HK$6.6 Million in Six Months After ...

TechFlow News: On March 21, according to a report by the Hong Kong Wen Wei Po, the Cybercrime Division of the Hong Kong Police Force’s “Cyber Guardians” unit disclosed a cryptocurrency fraud case in w...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-21

Ruskin woman nearly loses $1.75 million to sophisticated scam- Yahoo

A Tampa Bay-area senior narrowly avoided losing $1.75 million after falling victim to a sophisticated bank impersonation scam, according to officials. The Ruskin customer attempted to wire the money ...

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floridabar.org · 2026-03-21

Business Law Section launches 'Be $.M.A.R.T.' initiative to help seniors avoid scams

Judge Lori Vaughan: 'As you can imagine, a big portion of our presentation is how to recognize and avoid financial scams; they’re everywhere now. I feel like every time we identify something and get t...

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ohiohouse.gov · 2026-03-21

Reps. Kishman, Miller Testify onELDERAct in Committee - Ohio House of Representatives

State Representatives Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) provided sponsor testimony this week in the House Financial Institutions Committee on House Bill 648, also known as the...

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thebostonpilot.com · 2026-03-21

Staying safe with online banking: Practical tips to protect financial wellbeing - The Boston Pilot

Online banking has become an increasingly common tool for managing personal finances. For many older adults, the ability to review account balances, pay bills, and transfer funds without traveling to ...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-21

FBI and Thai Police Seize 8,000 Phones and Freeze $580M | MEXC News

Joint efforts by the FBI and Thai police to combat scams targeting Americans are yielding results. The joint task force comprising FBI agents and the Royal Thai Police led to the seizure of 8,000 phon...

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wftv.com · 2026-03-21

Home health aide sentenced forfraudand theft fromelderlyvictims

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A 32-year-old woman from Pomona Park received three years of probation after pleading no contest to felony charges of exploiting elderly victims. Katie Swain, a former home heal...

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nypost.com · 2026-03-20

7 Gold IRA scams and red flags you can spot in 5 minutes

Investors have flocked to gold IRAs to diversify their retirement savings as the asset soared well above $5,000 an ounce — but with that surge in popularity comes a wave of bad actors who have no busi...

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iheart.com · 2026-03-20

Amy Nofziger -Romance Scams- Doug Wagner Morning Show - iHeart

Doug Wagner Morning Show • iHeart Amy Nofziger - Romance Scams - Doug Wagner Morning Show Doug Wagner Morning Show New AARP research shows nearly one in ten adults age 50 and older have been targeted ...

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wtsp.com · 2026-03-20

Ruskin woman nearly loses $1.75 million to sophisticated scam | wtsp.com

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globaldatinginsights.com · 2026-03-20

Sequel App Gains Traction Due To SeniorDating Scam Prevention - Global Dating Insights

Sequel, a dating app designed exclusively for singles aged 50 and older, is gaining attention in for its approach to user safety and trust. Marketed as the first senior-focused platform to adopt a str...

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pressherald.com · 2026-03-20

Maine may spare some scam victims from paying taxes on losses

Maine is poised to stop collecting income tax on money stolen from victims of certain types of scams under legislation that moved forward Thursday with strong bipartisan support. LD 714 would align s...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-20

Dominican extradited to Massachusetts for alleged role in laundering $5M in grandparent scheme

BOSTON (WWLP) – A Dominican national has been extradited to Massachusetts for allegedly laundering proceeds from a call center operation that defrauded hundreds of elderly victims, resulting in over $...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-20

Dominican national extradited to US for role inelder fraudring that victimized Mass. seniors

A Dominican national has been extradited to the United States for his alleged role in an elder fraud ring that victimized seniors across the country, including in Massachusetts, federal authorities sa...

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prnewswire.com · 2026-03-20

Adaptive Security Launches Free Training to Protect Older Adults From AI Scams

LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adaptive Security, the leading provider of AI-powered social engineering prevention solutions, today launched free public training resources designed to hel...

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fallriverreporter.com · 2026-03-20

Dominican national appears in Massachusetts court for alleged role in scam... - Fall River Reporter

BOSTON – A Dominican national has been extradited to the United States for his alleged role in a transnational “call center” operation in the Dominican Republic that tricked hundreds of elderly victim...

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chathamvoice.com · 2026-03-20

Beware the 'Grandparent Scam' - The Chatham Voice

CK Crime Stoppers is reminding residents to stay alert to the “Grandparent Scam,” a fraud tactic that continues to target older adults and vulnerable community members through urgent and emotional pho...

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boston25news.com · 2026-03-20

Dominican national extradited to US for role inelder fraudring that victimized Mass. seniors

BOSTON — A Dominican national has been extradited to the United States for his alleged role in an elder fraud ring that victimized seniors across the country, including in Massachusetts, federal autho...

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rcmp.ca · 2026-03-20

Join us forSeniorsSafe-Tea - Royal Canadian Mounted Police

News release March 19, 2026 - Coquitlam, British Columbia From: Coquitlam RCMP Coquitlam RCMP invites the public to join us at Seniors Safe-Tea on Wednesday, March 25...

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foxbusiness.com · 2026-03-19

IRS warns Americans to beware of dangerous new scams this tax season

The IRS released its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for the 2026 filing season, warning taxpayers about emerging fraud tactics including phishing emails with fake IRS websites, AI-powered phone scams with spoofed caller IDs, and fake charities exploiting disasters. Criminals are using stolen personal information to access IRS accounts, spreading viral "tax hack" misinformation on social media, and impersonating IRS officials to steal sensitive data and personal identifiable information. The IRS reminds taxpayers that it typically contacts by mail first and urges them to remain vigilant, report suspicious communications, and avoid clicking links from unsolicited messages.

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fox17online.com · 2026-03-19

Got a text from the Secretary of State? Here's why you should pause - FOX 17

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A text message claiming to be from the Michigan Secretary of State is making the rounds — and officials say it's a scam. The message reads: "Michigan Secretary of State Offi...

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hospicenews.com · 2026-03-19

California's 'Ground Zero' for HospiceFraud; Detection Methods a 'Mystery'

hans middendorp / Pexels Hundreds of hospices are allegedly operating from a single address in California amid regulators’ efforts to curb fraud in the state. Local providers laud the increased over...

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nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-19

Silver Law Group Files Lawsuit Over Federal Impersonation Gold Scam- Boca Raton Today

By the People, for the People News Elderly South Florida victim lost over $4 million in physical gold purchases Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:33am Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Silver Law G...

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prnewswire.com · 2026-03-19

Banks Strengthen Mobile Account Opening and Debit Card Controls While Delegated ...

U.S. Bank Continues as Overall Leader in Keynova Group's Mobile Banker Scorecard; Bank of America and U.S. Bank Tie for Top Mobile App WILMINGTON, Del., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Keynova Group, ...

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patch.com · 2026-03-19

Pace Women's Justice Center Expert WarnsSeniorsof "Tax Season Traps" and Costly ... - Patch

WHITE PLAINS, NY — March 18, 2026 – With tax filing season now in full swing, the Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) is issuing a critical alert regarding "Tax Season Traps" designed to defraud senior...

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dailyhodl.com · 2026-03-19

PNC Bank Hit With Lawsuit After Allegedly Failing To Protect Customer in ... - The Daily Hodl

A new lawsuit accuses a major US bank of failing to protect an elderly customer from being scammed out of his life savings. The civil complaint, filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, says that t...

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uk.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-19

5 red flags of friendship scams to look out for - Yahoo Finance UK

A bank has issued a warning about scammers who are exploiting people’s loneliness and desire for connection to trick them out of money. TSB Bank revealed that its data shows the average loss per impe...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-18

US Secret Service Launches Crucial Operation Atlantic with UK and Canada to Crush ... - MEXC

BitcoinWorld US Secret Service Launches Crucial Operation Atlantic with UK and Canada to Crush Crypto Fraud Networks WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Secret Service announced a groundbreaking internation...

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kiro7.com · 2026-03-18

Police scams are becoming more sophisticated, law enforcement say be aware - KIRO 7

The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is warning residents about an increase in sophisticated phone scams that have cost local victims thousands of dollars. These calls have become increasingly con...

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montanarightnow.com · 2026-03-18

Anaconda woman shares her story ofelder fraud, and how to protect yourself

At a seminar in Billings, victims shared personal stories, highlighting the sophisticated tactics scammers use to deceive. One retired nurse, Susan Bivins, lost her life savings but hopes her story wi...

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hsvvoice.com · 2026-03-18

Be alert, be wary, avoidelder fraud- Hot Springs Village Voice

Fraud against elderly victims can drain life savings in moments, and can even lead to loss of life. Always be alert. Fraudsters seem like nice people. Others are family members or friends. They have ...

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kulr8.com · 2026-03-18

Anaconda woman shares her story ofelder fraud, and how to protect yourself - KULR-8

Unable to play video Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is tackling the rise in elder abuse across the state. At a seminar in Billings, victims shared personal stories, highlighting the sophisti...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-18

Victim of gift cardfraud? Here's how you may be able to get your money back - Yahoo

If you are a victim of a fraud scheme involving Apple gift cards, federal authorities want to hear from you. Victims of the sophisticated gift card fraud scheme are being sought for potential restitu...

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wmdt.com · 2026-03-18

NY Man Turns Self in for Forgery, Theft fromElderlyMilford Woman - 47abc - WMDT

MILFORD, Del. – The Delaware State Police have arrested a man from Bronx, New York after he turned himself into authorities on Monday. On Mar. 16, 32-year-old Michael Smith turned himself in at Justi...

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boston25news.com · 2026-03-18

Victim of gift cardfraud? Here's how you may be able to get your money back

CONCORD, N.H. — If you are a victim of a fraud scheme involving Apple gift cards, federal authorities want to hear from you. Victims of the sophisticated gift card fraud scheme are being sought for p...

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henricocitizen.com · 2026-03-18

Savvy Senior: Top senior scams and how to avoid them - Henrico Citizen

Dear Savvy Senior,My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now?--Almost 80 Dear Alm...

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aol.com · 2026-03-17

'My mother was tricked by a fraudster pretending to be David Attenborough and gave them ...

Who the hell are you? I don’t recognise you as my mother.” Diane’s son Jim* stormed into her home on a Sunday morning. He had just learnt that she was six months into a relationship with a fraudster ...

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nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-17

Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them - Norman Today

By the People, for the People News Older adults are often targeted by fraudsters, but awareness and caution can help protect against financial losses. Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:00am Got story updates? S...

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riponadvance.com · 2026-03-17

Collins bill would help protectseniorsfrom financial scams- Ripon Advance

Bipartisan legislation cosponsored on March 11 by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) aims to prevent financial scams against America’s senior citizens and help them to protect their savings. The Senior S...

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