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theguardian.com · 2026-03-22
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 wi...
dailynews.co.za · 2026-03-22
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 ...
cbs19news.com · 2026-03-22
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 direc...
stl.news · 2026-03-22
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 mill...
nydailynews.com · 2026-03-22
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 ...
bigislandnow.com · 2026-03-22
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...
odaily.news · 2026-03-22
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 ...
techflowpost.com · 2026-03-22
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 cryptocurr...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-21
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 attempte...
floridabar.org · 2026-03-21
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...
ohiohouse.gov · 2026-03-21
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 64...
Crypto Investment Scams Cryptocurrency Crypto ATM
thebostonpilot.com · 2026-03-21
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 w...
mexc.com · 2026-03-21
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 s...
wftv.com · 2026-03-21
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...
nypost.com · 2026-03-20
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 act...
iheart.com · 2026-03-20
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...
wtsp.com · 2026-03-20
To stream 10 Tampa Bay on your phone, you need the 10 Tampa Bay app. Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Next up in 5 Example video title will go here ...
globaldatinginsights.com · 2026-03-20
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 pla...
pressherald.com · 2026-03-20
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. ...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-20
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,...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-20
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, fe...
prnewswire.com · 2026-03-20
LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adaptive Security, the leading provider of AI-powered social engineering prevention solutions, today launched free public training resou...
Crypto Investment Scams Government Impersonation Phishing Grandparent Scams Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer Gift Cards Bank Transfer
fallriverreporter.com · 2026-03-20
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 hundre...
chathamvoice.com · 2026-03-20
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 urge...
boston25news.com · 2026-03-20
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 Massachu...
rcmp.ca · 2026-03-20
News release March 19, 2026 - Coquitlam, British Columbia From: Coquitlam RCMP Coquitlam RCMP invites the public to join us at Seniors Safe-Tea on...
foxbusiness.com · 2026-03-19
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.
fox17online.com · 2026-03-19
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 Sec...
hospicenews.com · 2026-03-19
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 lau...
nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-19
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 h...
prnewswire.com · 2026-03-19
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...
Bank Impersonation Phishing Scam Awareness Bank Transfer Check/Cashier's Check
patch.com · 2026-03-19
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" design...
dailyhodl.com · 2026-03-19
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...
uk.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-19
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 a...
Friendship Scams Scam Awareness Gift Cards Bank Transfer
mexc.com · 2026-03-18
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 ground...
kiro7.com · 2026-03-18
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 bec...
montanarightnow.com · 2026-03-18
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 bu...
hsvvoice.com · 2026-03-18
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...
kulr8.com · 2026-03-18
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, highl...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-18
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 f...
wmdt.com · 2026-03-18
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...
boston25news.com · 2026-03-18
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 ar...
henricocitizen.com · 2026-03-18
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?-...
aol.com · 2026-03-17
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 relationsh...
nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-17
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 ...
riponadvance.com · 2026-03-17
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 sa...
patch.com · 2026-03-17
Greenspring, an Erickson Senior Living community in Springfield, Va., hosted its 10th annual “Slam The Scam” Fraud Prevention and Awareness Expo on March 13. The educational event ...
hamiltonpolice.on.ca · 2026-03-17
Hamilton Police have charged a 61-year-old Hamilton man in connection with the death of his 87-year-old mother. In July 2025, Hamilton Paramedic Service responded to a Stoney Cree...
dailybreeze.com · 2026-03-16
By Paula Span KFF Health News The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an ...
thesenior.com.au · 2026-03-16
Baby Boomers are more likely to take a "wait-and-see" approach to major cyber security breaches involving huge companies over younger generations, but in contrast new government re...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16
In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profil...
uk.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-16
In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profil...
aol.com · 2026-03-16
In January, San Francisco retiree Adan Look became Facebook friends with an account using the name Annissa. Annissa was a self-described Japanese microchip salesperson with profil...
greenwichfreepress.com · 2026-03-15
A Connecticut man was sentenced last week to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected victims ac...
independent.co.uk · 2026-03-15
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 relationsh...
newsarenaindia.com · 2026-03-15
Kochi’s cyber police have successfully recovered over ₹1 crore stolen from an 81-year-old man who became a victim of a highly sophisticated "digital arrest" scam. The elderly man w...
investmentnews.com · 2026-03-14
The American Securities Association is urging FINRA to refine proposed rules aimed at curbing elder fraud and broader investor exploitation, warning that some changes could create ...
kttn.com · 2026-03-14
A federal judge has sentenced a participant in a nationwide fraud conspiracy that targeted elderly victims and resulted in millions of dollars in losses. U.S. District Judge Matth...
northeasttimes.com · 2026-03-14
By John Teague, of the City Controller’s Office community affairs division, last week discussed ways to stop elder financial abuse at the Fox Chase Town Watch and Civic Associatio...
alachuachronicle.com · 2026-03-14
Press release from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, remember that protecting yourself from fraud takes more than luck. ...
siasat.com · 2026-03-14
Hyderabad: A 71-year-old man was duped of Rs 4.4 lakh in the Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) lottery fraud in Hyderabad. The victim approached the cybercrime unit of the Hyderabad pol...
mexc.com · 2026-03-14
When 72-year-old Ivan Petrov received an invitation to invest in cryptocurrency through a company called CoinHarbor, he thought it was a safe opportunity to grow his retirement sav...
pasadenastarnews.com · 2026-03-14
By Mandy Tzoc Rodriguez The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and Pasadena Village are hosting a free fraud-prevention workshop for older adults Wednesday, March 18, providin...
nwaonline.com · 2026-03-14
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welch.senate.gov · 2026-03-14
Mar 13, 2026 Vermonters lose millions of dollars to online fraud schemes every year The SCAM Act is supported by The Vermont Country Store WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter ...
newsday.com · 2026-03-14
In March 2023, the roof of Tina Leggio’s 106-year-old Bay Shore home started leaking and she was in a rush to get it repaired. In need of a contractor, the former certified nursin...
news4jax.com · 2026-03-14
Aydian Ahmad, Digital Producer LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department is warning the community of a scam occurring at local grocery stores and bank parking lots that in...
bobsullivan.net · 2026-03-14
Once in a while, a human being does the right thing and you wonder why it took so long I’ve long held the opinion that the only real use case for cryptocurrency is fraud; we can d...
theguardian.com · 2026-03-14
Sprawling compound, including mock-up banks and police offices, uncovered by Thai military during border clashes It is as if you have walked into a branch of one of Vietnam’s bank...
jamaicaobserver.com · 2026-03-14
NEW YORK, United States — A Ghanaian man has pleaded guilty to his role in an international criminal organisation that stole more than US$100 million from victims via romance scams...
aol.com · 2026-03-13
Americans are losing at least $119 billion every year to scams, according to a new estimate from the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, a consumer advocacy group. There is ...
kare11.com · 2026-03-13
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers p...
wmtw.com · 2026-03-13
Older Mainers are less likely than younger people to fall victim to scams, but when they do, the financial losses are often much greater. Older Mainers are less likely than younge...
fox61.com · 2026-03-13
DES MOINES, Iowa — A man from East Hartford was recently sentenced in an Iowa federal courtroom to nearly a decade in prison for helping orchestrate a romance scam that affected vi...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-13
A man from East Hartford was recently sentenced in an Iowa federal courtroom to nearly a decade in prison for helping orchestrate a romance scam that affected victims throughout th...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-13
JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Four people have been arrested after they exploited an elderly man with a medical condition and used his financial information to make fraudulent purc...
11alive.com · 2026-03-13
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at strengthening protections for older Americans targeted by financial scams, as lawmakers p...
sgvtribune.com · 2026-03-13
By Mandy Tzoc Rodriguez The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and Pasadena Village are hosting a free fraud-prevention workshop for older adults Wednesday, March 18, providin...
choice.com.au · 2026-03-13
Checked for accuracy by our qualified fact-checkers and verifiers. Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE The Banking Code of Practice confers a duty on banks to be ...
ca.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-13
Younger Canadians may feel confident about spotting online scams, but they’re also the most likely to fall victim. That’s according to a new poll from Scotiabank, which found that...
2news.com · 2026-03-12
Investigators say Amit Bhanwala-Singh is a member of a large fraud group that targets older and vulnerable citizens. A California man involved in a large fraud ring has been found...
katiecouric.com · 2026-03-12
The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. "The person said he was an officer of the Department of Cri...
kltv.com · 2026-03-12
JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people for allegedly stealing about $50,000 from an elderly man in their care. The sheriff’s office ...
Financial Crime Check/Cashier's Check
bethesdamagazine.com · 2026-03-12
Tanoa Tanoh also sentenced to serve 30 months in federal prison A Gaithersburg woman was sentenced to serve roughly two and a half years in federal prison in connection with a mon...
wpdh.com · 2026-03-12
For years, the internet has joked about mysterious emails from wealthy foreign princes promising riches. But federal prosecutors say these scams have modernized becoming far more ...
kimt.com · 2026-03-12
DES MOINES, Iowa — Naabanyin Aniagyei-Cobbold, a Connecticut man, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a romance scam that targeted victims nationwide, includ...
ottumwaradio.com · 2026-03-12
A Connecticut man was sentenced on March 5, 2026, to nine years’ imprisonment for wire fraud and money laundering stemming from his participation in a romance scam that affected vi...
shorelinemedia.net · 2026-03-12
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...
kiplinger.com · 2026-03-12
Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more. Delivered daily. Enter your email in the box and click Sign ...
consumerfed.org · 2026-03-12
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) projects that Americans are losing an estimated $119 billion every year to online scams. This “true” c...
stthomastoday.ca · 2026-03-12
Protecting seniors from increasingly sophisticated fraud and financial scams is the focus of a free information session hosted by MP Andrew Lawton and the St. Thomas Police Service...
nbcnews.com · 2026-03-11
According to a new Consumer Federation of America study, Americans lose at least $119 billion annually to scams—far exceeding the FBI's reported $16.6 billion in losses for 2024—based on estimates that only 14% of scams are reported to authorities. Investment scams, particularly "pig butchering" schemes involving fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency fraud, represent the most economically devastating category, with actual losses estimated at $46.6 billion compared to reported losses of $6.6 billion. The CFA recommends regulating data brokers to reduce scammers' access to personal information used to target vulnerable populations.
fox61.com · 2026-03-11
HARTFORD, Connecticut — Two men pleaded guilty in Hartford Federal Court to charges related to receiving, moving, and converting millions of dollars stolen from victims of online s...
thepilot.com · 2026-03-11
Each year, seniors are often targeted by scammers and fall victim to some type of financial fraud, leading to significant losses. In 2023 alone, older adults lost approximately $3....
latrobebulletinnews.com · 2026-03-11
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...
jdsupra.com · 2026-03-11
[author: Dov Soloman] The fraud landscape in 2025 has consisted of investigations into investment, cryptocurrency, and other cyber frauds, as well as key enforcement changes in bo...
kffhealthnews.org · 2026-03-11
The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Cri...
thelundreport.org · 2026-03-11
The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Cri...
thebusinessjournal.com · 2026-03-11
Gina Abercrombie (left) and Justin Teel (right) sit alongside a defense attorney during opening statements in their Fresno County elder fraud trial Monday. ABC30 screenshot A Fres...
wusf.org · 2026-03-11
The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an officer of the Department of Cri...
thelundreport.org · 2026-03-11
A Republican-led congressional committee looking into potential fraud in the publicly funded health care program for lower-income people is expanding their investigation to Oregon ...
gilmermirror.com · 2026-03-11
By Paula Span March 10, 2026 The first call came just before Thanksgiving last year. She didn’t recognize the phone number, but she answered anyway. “The person said he was an of...
wfsb.com · 2026-03-10
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Two men are facing federal sentencing after admitting they helped launder nearly $9 million stolen from elderly victims of online scams, federal prosecutor...
Romance Scams Money Mules / Laundering Financial Crime Cryptocurrency Money Order / Western Union
wtsp.com · 2026-03-10
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ctinsider.com · 2026-03-10
Two men have pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to conspiracy charges for helping launder nearly $9 million in stolen money, officials said. HARTFORD — Two men have pleaded ...
nbcboston.com · 2026-03-10
The former director of elder services for Quincy, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to federal charges accusing him of misusing thousands of dollars of public funds. Thomas Clasby...
Investment Fraud Financial Crime Wire Transfer Check/Cashier's Check
jewishpressgulfcoast.com · 2026-03-10
Elder fraud is a growing and costly problem. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), Americans aged 60 and older reported nearly $...
radaronline.com · 2026-03-10
March 9 2026, Published 12:32 p.m. ET The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has taken a troubling turn, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Weeks into the search for ...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-10
Overview bullets generated by AI with editorial review Financial institutions and lawmakers agree on a bipartisan basis that the $16.6 billion fraud and scam epidemic requires a w...
fox23.com · 2026-03-10
FOX23 is sharing a list of the top scams of 2025. The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma just released the list and these scams could still catch you or a loved one off gua...
lakecountyexam.com · 2026-03-10
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...
insidehalton.com · 2026-03-10
A new Scotiabank poll has found that while young Canadians are confident about their ability to spot AI scams, they are also the most vulnerable. While many young Canadian adults ...
theindependent.sg · 2026-03-10
SINGAPORE: Singapore saw fewer scams and cybercrime cases in 2025, but the threat remains serious. Police say scammers are still finding ways to reach victims, especially through c...
patch.com · 2026-03-09
Join Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for a presentation to empower seniors, their families, and guardians with essential informat...
lavalnews.ca · 2026-03-09
A fraud artist living in Laval who was facing more than 30 charges in Atlantic Canada after taking part in a scheme to cheat senior citizens while posing as a policeman, a lawyer a...
butlerradio.com · 2026-03-09
An event is being held later this week that aims to protect senior residents from scams that are circulating. State Senator Elder Vogel is hosting an Elder Scams and Prevention se...
ckom.com · 2026-03-09
It’s Fraud Prevention Month, an important time to highlight scam attempts right here in Saskatchewan. Recent data from Saskatchewan RCMP shows fraud reports in the province rose 8...
aol.com · 2026-03-08
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies in Hillsborough County have taken 40-year-old Min Chen into custody following a sting operation that halted an ongoing fraud scheme targeting a...
aol.com · 2026-03-08
A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. Senate is taking a stand against the rising tide of financial fraud by officially designating March 5th as “National Slam the Scam Day.” Led by C...
coloradosun.com · 2026-03-08
Tamara Chuang Business/Technology Reporter Quick links: Why send spam to 7726 | Privacy screens and other tools | Junk fee complaints | DEN airport’s price-gouging policy | Take ...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-07
While there are many types of elder fraud, power of attorney scams are particularly nefarious. Lyne Bien-Aime, a 55-year-old man, is facing charges for an alleged power of attorne...
cbsnews.com · 2026-03-07
Police in Berkeley arrested three people in connection with a home repair scam targeting the city's elderly residents, saying they are searching for additional suspects. Around 11...
press-herald.com · 2026-03-07
Karen’s Korner, I wanted to include this article I read the other day for an update on Scams and Fraud: This is the article from the FBI website: Boston “Elder fraud is a growing...
newstalkkgvo.com · 2026-03-07
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On March 4, 2026, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that a Big Horn County woman received a 10-year deferred imposition of sentence and was or...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07
An elderly man with dementia was systematically drained of $337,000 in a sophisticated, Cyprus-based "romance scam" that some banks failed to stop — and instead are retaining high-...
news.usps.com · 2026-03-07
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, which runs through Saturday, March 7, “People” is revisiting several recent situations where USPS employees sensed a scam and a...
Lottery/Prize Scams Government Impersonation Phishing Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Check/Cashier's Check Money Order / Western Union
newswire.ca · 2026-03-07
79% of young Canadians know how to identify fraud, but 82% worry AI will result in more sophisticated financial scams TORONTO, March 6, 2026 /CNW/ - Most young Canadians believe t...
galvnews.com · 2026-03-06
Mudassir Iqbal Lakhani Iqbal Ibrahim Lakhani Samirali Ghabrani Smitaben Thakor Samir Ali Zohaib Muhammad FRIENDSWOOD After months of investigation, six people have been arre...
koaa.com · 2026-03-06
COLORADO (KOAA) — Scams and predatory tactics targeting the elderly across the United States and in Colorado continue to be a growing trend. The latest data available for scams in...
Romance Scams Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency
fox13news.com · 2026-03-06
Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office LITHIA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with an organized fraud scheme targeting th...
kltv.com · 2026-03-06
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A man was arrested Tuesday after he was found to have $120,000 in cash and gold he had gotten from a Longview woman as part of a scam, according to the...
1027wbow.com · 2026-03-06
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Today, is national “Slam the Scam Day.” Thursday evening, the Terre Haute Police Department and the West Central Chapter of the Indiana Geriatric So...
thetimes.com · 2026-03-06
Sextortion — when a scammer forms an online relationship with someone, gains their trust and persuades them to send intimate photographs that are then used to blackmail them — has ...
wftv.com · 2026-03-06
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla — A Daytona Beach woman fell victim to a scam that’s changed her life forever. “I’m terrified. I can’t eat. I can’t sleep. That was, you know, that was my nest ...
walesonline.co.uk · 2026-03-06
Melanie Walters says she could have lost a lot of money Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters, who played Gwen in the hit show, has revealed she almost fell victim to a scam that co...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-06
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Today, is national “Slam the Scam Day.” Thursday evening, the Terre Haute Police Department and the West Central Chapter of the Indiana Geriatric S...
pictouadvocate.com · 2026-03-06
Goodwin photo New Glasgow Regional Police Const. Ken MacDonald, left, chats with Kathleen Campbell during a Safe Senior Police Academy event at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. ...
einpresswire.com · 2026-03-06
HELENA – A Big Horn County woman received a 10-year deferred imposition of sentence and was ordered to pay $101,171 in restitution for financially exploiting her mother and stepfat...
abc7.com · 2026-03-05
CARSON, Calif. (KABC) -- Several elderly patients have been rescued in Carson, where investigators say a couple was operating multiple unlicensed facilities. That couple has now be...
cbsnews.com · 2026-03-05
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department rescued several people during an investigation into elder abuse and fraud in Carson on Wednesday morning. Lt. Quiana Penn, from the Car...
teamhcso.com · 2026-03-05
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with an organized fraud scheme targeting an 81-year-old woman. On February 23, 2026, detectives were alert...
nbclosangeles.com · 2026-03-05
Ten seniors were rescued after they were found malnourished and neglected at illegal nursing homes in Carson and Torrance. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Wed...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-05
Several elderly patients have been rescued in Carson, where investigators say a couple was operating multiple unlicensed facilities. That couple has now been arrested on accusation...
fox26houston.com · 2026-03-05
A Friendswood woman was one of six elder Texans scammed by people who allegedly told them to buy gold to "protect" their assets. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the scheme and s...
readingeagle.com · 2026-03-05
It’s no secret that older adults are often the targets of scams that seek to steal our personal or financial information. According to FBI data, individuals over age 60 submitted ...
washingtonjewishweek.com · 2026-03-05
Everyone has been told not to share personal information with strangers or give money for a scenario that seems too good to be true. Yet during 2024, scammers stole $12.5 billion f...
localnewsmatters.org · 2026-03-05
Police in Berkeley are warning residents, especially seniors and their families, about an aggressive home repair scam involving traveling crews offering fraudulent roofing and maso...
pressherald.com · 2026-03-05
Many would agree that those who identify as senior citizens are an independent, capable lot. Most seniors, with the benefit of decades of experience, are comfortable and adept at m...
pressherald.com · 2026-03-04
Does a financial adviser have a fiduciary duty to protect a client from being scammed out of their retirement savings? Or can the adviser “simply watch their diminished-capacity c...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-04
(FOX40.COM) — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of gutter- and window-cleaning scams that targeted elderly residents in Lincoln’s Sun City neighborhood. ...
sjcda.org · 2026-03-04
The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office today announced that a jury has convicted Louie Martinez of attempted murder and arson following a trial led by Deputy District At...
cnbc.com · 2026-03-04
The oldest boomers are reaching another decade in 2026 as they turn 80. When it comes to personal finance in your later years, you're less focused on growing wealth and more on pr...
nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-04
By the People, for the People News Justices examine limits of adviser's responsibilities and red flags of diminished capacity in high-profile case. Mar. 3, 2026 at 11:19pm Got ...
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consumerbankers.com · 2026-03-03
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is proud to recognize the following lawmakers as Fraud Fighters for their important work to combat fraud and scams – helpi...
cbsnews.com · 2026-03-03
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year. "Elder fraud is a huge concern for us," Mic...
nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-03
By the People, for the People News FBI and NYC officials warn of growing threat targeting older Americans Mar. 2, 2026 at 6:31pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › ...
minnlawyer.com · 2026-03-03
State adopts rapid injunction law to stop elder scams Depositphotos.com image Dan Emerson//March 2, 2026// In Brief Minnesota becomes the second state to enact a rapid financia...
patch.com · 2026-03-03
LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Two men were sentenced in a child sex trafficking scheme. Meanwhile, one Lower Bucks County police department is warning residents about an in-person elder...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-03
Prosecutors for the Massachusetts District of the U.S. Attorney’s Office are seeking the civil forfeiture of $327,829 in USDT as part of a money laundering scheme that victimized t...
saharareporters.com · 2026-03-03
Authorities also stated that Mba is expected to face removal proceedings after completing his prison term. A 40-year-old Nigerian man who illegally resided in Houston, United Stat...
ibtimes.com.au · 2026-03-02
Minnesota lawmakers have introduced legislation that would impose a complete ban on cryptocurrency kiosks — commonly known as crypto ATMs or Bitcoin ATMs — across the state, markin...
lasvegassun.com · 2026-03-02
GUEST COLUMN: By Donna West Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 2 a.m. Over the past several months, Nevada officials have issued several warnings about scams. In November and December alon...
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findarticles.com · 2026-03-02
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, arguing that the machines have become a fast conduit for scammers to siphon money from vulnerable residents, especia...
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eccalifornian.com · 2026-03-02
Recently, our office secured a major victory on behalf of Californians who were misled by Vivint Solar’s sales and contracting practices. As part of a multi-county enforcement acti...
wsj.com · 2026-03-01
The Wall Street Journal provides a comprehensive guide to protecting older adults from the most common financial scams, including government impersonation, tech support fraud, romance scams, and investment schemes. The article covers practical prevention steps and warning signs, emphasizing that scammers increasingly use AI and social engineering to target seniors' savings.
gizmodo.com · 2026-03-01
Minnesota lawmakers, backed by local police and the Department of Commerce, have introduced legislation to ban crypto ATMs statewide. House File 3642, sponsored by Rep. Erin Koegel...
ksat.com · 2026-03-01
Andrea K. Moreno, Digital Journalist Madalynn Lambert, Reporter Everett Allen, Photojournalist BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar is warning the community...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-01
An illegal alien from Nigeria living in Houston has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his involvement in a $4 million fraud scheme. Leslie Chinedu Mba, 40, pleaded ...
nytimes.com · 2026-02-28
The New York Times reports on how banks and investment firms are emerging as the first line of defense against elder fraud. The article profiles cases where bank employees trained through AARP's BankSafe program intervened to stop seniors from withdrawing life savings under scammer instruction. With Americans 60 and older losing more than $28 billion annually to financial exploitation, financial institutions are implementing new protocols to detect and prevent fraud targeting older customers.
dfpi.ca.gov · 2026-02-28
Last updated: Mar 4, 2026 @ 11:14 am It may seem daunting to keep up with technology these days. As it evolves, it seems to create more opportunities for criminals to exploit cons...
wftv.com · 2026-02-28
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Clad in the classic Texas-style sheriff’s hat, Jim Skinner did his best to look tough as he talked about the series of jewelry store takedowns that broke ...
berkeleyside.org · 2026-02-28
Berkeley police say groups of sophisticated traveling scam artists have been targeting older residents for bogus home repairs, at times taking their marks for hundreds of thousands...
kucoin.com · 2026-02-28
BlockBeats news, on February 27, according to The Block, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Representative Erin Koegel recently introduced Bill HF 3642, aiming to ban the placement ...
mukilteobeacon.com · 2026-02-28
The digital world offers seniors connection and convenience, but it has also opened a new way to target the senior community: Age-old cons are being supercharged by cutting-edge te...
cryptorank.io · 2026-02-28
Share: BitcoinWorld Cryptocurrency Kiosks Face Devastating Ban in Minnesota as Elder Fraud Cases Surge to $540,000 ST. PAUL, Minnesota — February 2025 — Minnesota legislators ha...
gazettengr.com · 2026-02-28
“Now, Mba has prison to look forward to, followed by a one-way ticket back to Nigeria,” U.S. attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei said. “Now, Mba has prison to look forward to, followed by...
kucoin.com · 2026-02-28
Odaily Planet Daily report: Recently, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party representative Erin Koegel introduced Bill HF 3642, aiming to ban the placement and operation of crypt...
mexc.com · 2026-02-28
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on cryptocurrency kiosks after a rise in elder fraud cases. The proposal follows reports of seniors losing large sums through sc...
mexc.com · 2026-02-28
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit cryptocurrency kiosks across the state. The proposal follows testimony from law enforcement officials who linked t...
jezebel.com · 2026-02-28
Of all the online locales where I could have met the scammer I recently spent more than a week chatting with, Nextdoor probably would have been near the bottom of my suspect list. ...
yahoo.com · 2026-02-27
Romance scams targeting seniors generate over $1B in annual losses according to the FTC. Retirees are primary targets due to available funds and lower technological proficiency. ...
rstreet.org · 2026-02-27
On a normal summer day in June, Manny Guerrero, a soft-spoken Vietnam War veteran living in Las Vegas, picked up the phone and was told he had beaten the odds and won. The voice on...
fox26houston.com · 2026-02-27
The U.S. Department of Justice seal. (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images) HOUSTON - A man who was in Houston illegally has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison...
globaldatinginsights.com · 2026-02-27
Romance scams continue to escalate, with reported losses reaching alarming levels in recent quarters. According to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Sentinel Network data, th...
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independent.com · 2026-02-27
Two 21-year-old suspects were arrested Tuesday after sheriff’s deputies intervened in what authorities described as an attempted scam targeting an elderly Santa Barbara resident fo...
yahoo.com · 2026-02-27
A local jewelry store is mixed up in a three-state sting that authorities say was part of a “gold bar scam.” Authorities in three states conducted a series of raids this week to d...
wftv.com · 2026-02-27
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — A local jewelry store is mixed up in a three-state sting that authorities say was part of a “gold bar scam.” Authorities in three states conducted a seri...
cohousedems.com · 2026-02-27
February 26, 2026 DENVER, CO - The House Finance Committee today passed a bill that would help prevent older and vulnerable Coloradans from being scammed out of their hard-earned ...
edhat.com · 2026-02-27
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects Tuesday after intervening in an attempted scam that targeted an elderly Santa Barbara resident and sought tens of thou...
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patch.com · 2026-02-27
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Middletown Township Police Department is reporting a concerning trend in elder fraud cases within the community. Recently, there have been numerous i...
thesun.co.uk · 2026-02-27
BETH Hyland was instantly smitten with Richard Daub’s Tinder profile – their interests were eerily aligned and he looked drop dead gorgeous. She swiped right and was thrilled to se...
thecoinrepublic.com · 2026-02-27
Federal agents in North Carolina seized more than $61 million in USDT tied to a major pig butchering crypto scam. Investigators said the scheme worked by gaining victims’ trust thr...
mexc.com · 2026-02-27
Federal agents in North Carolina seized more than $61 million in USDT tied to a major pig butchering crypto scam. Investigators said the scheme worked by gaining victims’ trust thr...
granttribune.com · 2026-02-27
Ryan Sothan, outreach coordinator with the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, speaks to a group at the Perkins County Senior Center on Feb. 10 about increasing fraud risks and how...
Romance Scams Identity Theft Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Crypto ATM Gift Cards Payment App
aol.com · 2026-02-27
Romance scams targeting seniors generate over $1B in annual losses according to the FTC. Retirees are primary targets due to available funds and lower technological proficiency. ...
aldianews.com · 2026-02-26
Americans lose savings, retirement funds, and financial stability in schemes that exploit trust built online. Romance scams are no longer a fringe crime tied to fake social media ...
ncsl.org · 2026-02-26
A retailer’s gift card display includes a sign warning consumers about fraud. (Jeff Greenberg/Getty Images) Gift card scams and fraud are on the rise. The Federal Trade Commissio...
yahoo.com · 2026-02-26
(FOX40.COM) — The Lincoln Police Department have arrested two people after officers interrupted an alleged vehicle repair scam that targeted an elderly couple. • Video above: 5 si...
yahoo.com · 2026-02-26
Lincoln Police arrested two people Monday for targeting an elderly couple in a vehicle repair scam. Officers responded to a possible fraud in progress call about a suspicious situ...
abc10.com · 2026-02-26
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