Scammers often target elderly residents, and the Greene County Sheriff's Office said it has seen an increase in phone scams with elderly victims. In the last few months, the sheriff's office ...

Phone scammers are emptying retirement accounts with one fake Medicare call. Here's how to spot the trap before it costs you.

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? — Almost 80 Dear ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Local police are putting out an urgent reminder—be on the lookout for scams targeting the elderly. We take a look at the warning signs. “My sister doesn’t understand technology too much, ...

Thousands of people are bilked every year by criminals who enter the lives of their victims through their telephones. AARP once found that about half of all mobile calls were fraudulent, and that the ...

Grandma Mary answers the phone. “Grandma?” says a male voice. “Billy, is that you?” she says. “Yes, grandma it’s me, I’ve done something stupid and I need your help. I need $3,000 as soon as possible ...

Even as fraud has become increasingly sophisticated amid the rise of e-commerce and online banking, many victims still fall prey to old-school phone scams. Phone scams come in many forms, ranging from ...

Last year, Clark County resident Cheryl Misch’s phone rang. The 63-year-old knew something was off from moment the caller claimed to be working for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The voice on the ...

Elder fraud is a significant issue, with reported losses reaching nearly $5 billion in 2024. Scammers often build emotional connections through romance scams before making urgent requests for money.

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is urging residents across the state to be vigilant against ongoing fraud scams that target individuals, particularly elderly victims. “Fraud scams ...

Arizona seniors are falling victim to sophisticated romance scams that are draining their retirement savings and leaving them emotionally devastated. These digital predators are exploiting vulnerable ...

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns seniors about rise in scam texts and calls ...