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

    salazar.house.gov · 3 months ago

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

    unionleader.com · 3 months ago

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

    mcknightsseniorliving.com · 3 months ago

  4. Elder abuse awareness: Financial scams target Suncoast seniors

    mysuncoast.com · 3 months ago

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

    utahnewsdispatch.com · 3 months ago

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

    texasborderbusiness.com · 3 months ago

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

    wbng.com · 3 months ago

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

    whnt.com · 3 months ago

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

    wbay.com · 3 months ago

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

    unionleader.com · 3 months ago

  11. San Diego teens expand senior scam workshops around the world

    Del Norte High School students Neil and Rohan Chandra created StayCyberSafe to teach seniors how to recognize and avoid scams.

    google.com · 16 days ago

  12. Law to protect seniors from fraud goes into effect this month

    FBI data shows scammers are getting more sophisticated in cheating older people out of millions every year.

    google.com · 16 days ago

  13. 5 Warning Signs of a Medicare Scam

    Medicare scams are everywhere. From phone calls about benefits to strangers asking for your Medicare number, learn the telltale signs of fraud.

    google.com · 16 days ago

  14. Two individuals accused of participating in fraud scheme targeting elderly individuals plead guilty

    Two people who were arrested earlier this year in connection with an alleged fraud scheme targeting elderly individuals both pleaded guilty to felony...

    google.com · 16 days ago

  15. Here's a list of the individuals, including James Comey, targeted by the Trump administration

    The DOJ's second attempt to indict ex-FBI Director James Comey is the latest salvo in what critics call a campaign of retribution on the part of the Trump...

    google.com · 16 days ago

  16. MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS: Protecting seniors from scammers

    Scammers are constantly finding new ways to target seniors and steal their hard-earned money, personal information, and financial security.

    google.com · 16 days ago

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

    news.rochesternh.gov · 3 months ago

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

    littermedia.com · 3 months ago

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

    wtaj.com · 3 months ago

  20. Santa Clara County offers residents tips to avoid scammers

    sanjosespotlight.com · 3 months ago

  21. Verona Financial Advisor Convicted Of Elder Fraud

    myveronanj.com · 3 months ago

  22. Chinese national sentenced in conspiracy to defraud elderly victims

    alachuachronicle.com · 3 months ago

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

    floridadaily.com · 3 months ago

  24. States push sweeping elder care reforms amid abuse scandals

    msn.com · 3 months ago

  25. Montgomery County raises awareness about elder abuse and scams

    mymcmedia.org · 3 months ago

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

    mainstreetdailynews.com · 3 months ago

  27. Officials warn seniors about imposter scams targeting the elderly

    unfilteredwithkiran.com · 3 months ago

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

    tcpalm.com · 3 months ago

  29. 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 · 2 months ago

  30. 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 · 2 months ago

  31. 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 · 2 months ago

  32. 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 · 2 months ago

  33. 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 · 2 months ago

  34. 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 · 2 months ago

  35. 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 · 2 months ago

  36. 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 · 2 months ago

  37. 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 · 2 months ago

  38. 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 · 2 months ago

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

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

    cincinnati.com · about 2 months ago

  40. 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 · about 2 months ago

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