Fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America—and seniors are the number one target. Scammers know what they’re doing. They prey on trust, politeness, and sometimes isolation. They use phone ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Keeping a close eye on your finances is essential. That’s why experts are taking the time to teach about avoiding common scam tactics. The Senior Fraud and Scam Summit is ...

Quincy's proposed $455.8 million budget for fiscal 2026 includes a $90,000 salary for a new "senior fraud and scam liaison" position. One councilors questioned the need for the new position. Others ...

AMERICANS CONTINUE TO GROW REPORTS OF ELDER FRAUD TO THE FBI INCREASED BY 14% LAST YEAR. AN ACTUAL LOSSES. THEY WENT UP BY 11%, TOTALING $3.4 BILLION, AND THIS RIGHT HERE, FOLKS, IS THE NUMBER ONE ...

The Securities and Exchange Commission today unveiled a “Never Stop Learning” TV ad campaign—part of the agency’s push to encourage older investors to educate themselves about their investments to ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond emphasized the importance of taking precautions against elder fraud on National Senior Fraud Awareness Day. "Older Oklahomans deserve to be ...

(TNS) — How often are the elderly scammed? According to FBI Internet Crime Complain Center data, in 2022 there were 88,262 fraud complaints from people 60 and older, resulting in $3.1 billion in ...

Elderly people are at risk of their money being being stolen in various scams, and that risk has only increased this year. Indiana Securities Division commissioner Marie Castetter, investor education ...

An employee of a senior service provider has been accused of defrauding a 79-year-old woman in Hamilton County.Prosecutors said Brenda Cowden, 55, was the victim’s caseworker and helped her find ...

“Fraud!” shouted 66-year-old Beth Benoit, waving her hand in the air. Moments later, cheering and laughter erupted from fellow players as Benoit collected her second prize of the afternoon for winning ...