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  1. Salazar, Casten Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Crypto ATM Scams

    salazar.house.gov · about 1 month ago

  2. Scam targeting elderly Pelham woman highlights surge in fraud targeting seniors

    unionleader.com · about 1 month ago

  3. New federal strategy targets elder fraud as reported losses hit $8B

    mcknightsseniorliving.com · about 1 month ago

  4. Elder abuse awareness: Financial scams target Suncoast seniors

    mysuncoast.com · about 1 month ago

  5. To fight elder fraud, a top Utah law enforcer is meeting with seniors around the state

    utahnewsdispatch.com · about 1 month ago

  6. Texas State Securities Board Warns Fraudsters Targeting Seniors Will Face Enforcement Action

    texasborderbusiness.com · about 1 month ago

  7. Broome County hosts World Elder Abuse Awareness Day expo to combat scams targeting seniors

    wbng.com · about 1 month ago

  8. BBB Tuesday: Financial exploitation of seniors & how families can help

    whnt.com · about 1 month ago

  9. Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights financial scams targeting older adults

    wbay.com · about 1 month ago

  10. Scam targeting elderly Pelham woman highlights surge in fraud targeting seniors

    unionleader.com · about 1 month ago

  11. Federal and State Law Enforcement Raise Alarm About Financial Exploitation Targeting Older Adults in New Hampshire

    news.rochesternh.gov · about 1 month ago

  12. Ohio Department of Commerce Highlights Financial Exploitation on Elder Abuse Awareness Day

    littermedia.com · about 1 month ago

  13. ‘Elder abuse’ event helping Clearfield County seniors avoid scams, financial exploitation

    wtaj.com · about 1 month ago

  14. Santa Clara County offers residents tips to avoid scammers

    sanjosespotlight.com · about 1 month ago

  15. Verona Financial Advisor Convicted Of Elder Fraud

    myveronanj.com · about 1 month ago

  16. Chinese national sentenced in conspiracy to defraud elderly victims

    alachuachronicle.com · about 1 month ago

  17. Chinese National Living in Apopka Sentenced in Elder Fraud Scheme Targeting Florida Seniors

    floridadaily.com · about 1 month ago

  18. States push sweeping elder care reforms amid abuse scandals

    msn.com · about 1 month ago

  19. Montgomery County raises awareness about elder abuse and scams

    mymcmedia.org · about 1 month ago

  20. Panel shows seniors are often targets of fraud and abuse scams

    mainstreetdailynews.com · about 1 month ago

  21. Officials warn seniors about imposter scams targeting the elderly

    unfilteredwithkiran.com · about 1 month ago

  22. Florida seniors scammed out of home, life savings; DCF not helping

    tcpalm.com · about 1 month ago

  23. AG Wilson Announces Plan to Bolster Ohio’s Fight Against Romance Scams Targeting Older Adults

    (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson today revealed plans for a statewide initiative to enhance Ohio's response to romance scams and similar...

    ohioattorneygeneral.gov · 28 days ago

  24. Hunting the Fraudsters: Florida’s Ashley Moody Joins New Senate Task Force To Claw Back Taxpayer Cash

    Florida Senator Ashley Moody has officially teamed up with a newly launched congressional oversight unit to track down stolen or mismanaged federal funds.

    tampafp.com · 28 days ago

  25. Lead Defendant and 10 Others Plead Guilty in $65 Million Multinational Fraud Ring Targeting Thousands of Seniors

    SAN DIEGO – Hua Wang pleaded guilty in federal court today, admitting his involvement in a $65 million multinational fraud and money laundering scheme...

    justice.gov · 27 days ago

  26. President's Message: The Growing Threat of Elder Fraud

    David B. Rausch, IACP President. Person wearing a dark blue suit jacket with a white dress shirt and bright yellow tie David Rausch, IACP President.

    policechiefmagazine.org · 27 days ago

  27. House Passes Bill to Shield Seniors From Fraud Scams

    As fraud continues to rise at an alarming pace, the U.S. House of Representatives has taken a decisive stand against elder financial abuse with the...

    wealthmanagement.com · 27 days ago

  28. State warns of life insurance fraud ring targeting elderly

    The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning people about a recently detected fraud ring that is signing up people for life insurance without...

    thenewsguard.com · 27 days ago

  29. How scams and exploitation start — and what you can do about it

    Scams targeting older adults can start with a friendly face, a helpful offer and a gradual erosion of boundaries. Learn how to spot the signs and intervene.

    wcax.com · 26 days ago

  30. State warns of life insurance fraud ring targeting elderly

    The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning people about a recently detected fraud ring that is signing up people for life insurance without...

    polkio.com · 26 days ago

  31. 7 Best Identity Theft Protection Services of July 2026

    We review the seven best id theft protection services, including Aura, Best Overall; LifeLock, Best for Families; EverSafe, Best for Seniors.

    money.com · 26 days ago

  32. How scams and exploitation start — and what you can do about it

    Scams targeting older adults can start with a friendly face, a helpful offer and a gradual erosion of boundaries. Learn how to spot the signs and intervene.

    witn.com · 24 days ago

  33. Ohio must do more to protect its seniors | Opinion

    Opinion: Elder abuse and financial exploitation are growing threats across Ohio.

    cincinnati.com · 14 days ago

  34. Couple charged in alleged $100K scam targeting elderly woman, held on ICE detainers

    An alleged scam targeting an elderly Hardin County woman has grown into a wider investigation involving federal agencies after police say a Kountze...

    kfdm.com · 14 days ago

  35. Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8M AI scam

    High-profile extradition: Frederick Kumi, aka Abu Trica, was sent from Ghana to the US to face fraud and money laundering charges tied to an $8M romance...

    msn.com · 14 days ago

  36. $6.5 billion Justice Department anti-fraud effort includes charges against senior living businesses

    The Department of Justice's 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown resulted in charges for alleged participation in healthcare fraud and opioid abuse...

    mcknightsseniorliving.com · 23 days ago

  37. 'Dada Joe Remix' pleads guilty in $4.4 million romance scam that targeted Arizona seniors

    The financial damage can be severe, but the emotional toll can be just as lasting.

    yahoo.com · 23 days ago

  38. Recognizing Elder Financial Exploitation & What to Do About It

    With elder financial exploitation rising, financial institutions should use training, reporting, and trusted-contact safeguards to help protect older...

    forvismazars.us · 21 days ago

  39. House passes bipartisan bill to shield seniors from investment fraud

    Financial services trade groups back new authority letting mutual funds pause suspicious redemptions from vulnerable investors.

    investmentnews.com · 21 days ago

  40. Centre County Office of Aging trains community, professionals on scams

    BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — With financial exploitation by scams becoming the fastest-growing form of elder abuse in Pa., Centre County's Office of Aging is...

    aol.com · 19 days ago

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