Elder fraud news
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Salazar, Casten Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Crypto ATM Scams
salazar.house.gov · about 1 month ago
Scam targeting elderly Pelham woman highlights surge in fraud targeting seniors
unionleader.com · about 1 month ago
New federal strategy targets elder fraud as reported losses hit $8B
mcknightsseniorliving.com · about 1 month ago
Elder abuse awareness: Financial scams target Suncoast seniors
mysuncoast.com · about 1 month ago
To fight elder fraud, a top Utah law enforcer is meeting with seniors around the state
utahnewsdispatch.com · about 1 month ago
Texas State Securities Board Warns Fraudsters Targeting Seniors Will Face Enforcement Action
texasborderbusiness.com · about 1 month ago
Broome County hosts World Elder Abuse Awareness Day expo to combat scams targeting seniors
wbng.com · about 1 month ago
BBB Tuesday: Financial exploitation of seniors & how families can help
whnt.com · about 1 month ago
Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights financial scams targeting older adults
wbay.com · about 1 month ago
Scam targeting elderly Pelham woman highlights surge in fraud targeting seniors
unionleader.com · about 1 month ago
Federal and State Law Enforcement Raise Alarm About Financial Exploitation Targeting Older Adults in New Hampshire
news.rochesternh.gov · about 1 month ago
Ohio Department of Commerce Highlights Financial Exploitation on Elder Abuse Awareness Day
littermedia.com · about 1 month ago
‘Elder abuse’ event helping Clearfield County seniors avoid scams, financial exploitation
wtaj.com · about 1 month ago
Santa Clara County offers residents tips to avoid scammers
sanjosespotlight.com · about 1 month ago
Verona Financial Advisor Convicted Of Elder Fraud
myveronanj.com · about 1 month ago
Chinese national sentenced in conspiracy to defraud elderly victims
alachuachronicle.com · about 1 month ago
Chinese National Living in Apopka Sentenced in Elder Fraud Scheme Targeting Florida Seniors
floridadaily.com · about 1 month ago
States push sweeping elder care reforms amid abuse scandals
msn.com · about 1 month ago
Montgomery County raises awareness about elder abuse and scams
mymcmedia.org · about 1 month ago
Panel shows seniors are often targets of fraud and abuse scams
mainstreetdailynews.com · about 1 month ago
Officials warn seniors about imposter scams targeting the elderly
unfilteredwithkiran.com · about 1 month ago
Florida seniors scammed out of home, life savings; DCF not helping
tcpalm.com · about 1 month ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
'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
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
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
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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