Fraud losses reported by people 60 and older climbed to nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, quadrupling since 2020 Investment scams—often tied to social m ...

A cryptocurrency scam targeting an elderly couple is being investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police. The fraudsters ...

DENVER – Scams targeting older Americans are surging, and federal officials are warning that the tactics are becoming harder to detect. The Federal Trade Commission says scammers are posing as IRS ...

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A seminar this week looks to keep seniors safe from scammers. This Thursday, September 25, the Senior Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Roadshow will be a ...

PHOENIX — Nonstop phone calls are targeting Medicare and Medicaid recipients across Arizona, hoping to trick them into handing over their personal information. The Department of Justice estimates ...

Seniors lost nearly $5 billion to scammers in 2024, marking a staggering 46% increase from the previous year. The numbers tell a heartbreaking story that goes beyond dollars and cents — they represent ...

Since 2024, seniors across the United States have been defrauded of more than $1 billion, underscoring the growing sophistication of modern scams. Criminals are no longer just cold-calling victims ...

Scammers are getting smarter and seniors are often their main targets. That's why Assemblymember Dawn Addis and local leaders hosted a Senior Scam Stoppers event on Wednesday to help residents spot ...

Seniors tend to own their homes and have strong credit and ample savings, according to the FBI — all factors that make scams targeting seniors increasingly common. They’re also less likely to report ...

Older adults are more vulnerable to financial scams, with the FBI reporting that people aged 60 and older lost a combined $3.4 billion to scams in 2023. Scammers target this demographic because they ...

KSHB 41 reporter Megan Abundis covers Kansas City, Missouri, including neighborhoods in the southern part of the city. Share your story idea with Megan. People across the Kansas City area are fed up ...

Retirees who own a home or land must be aware of a growing risk. Over 79% of seniors are homeowners, with a median equity of $250,000 for those 65 and older. FBI warns retirees to monitor property ...