Joplin police are warning seniors to be on the lookout for scams targeting them, which often involve alternate forms of payment like gift cards and bitcoin, and urge family members to discuss ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With online scams running rampant, local Offices for the Aging are urging seniors to act with caution when handling phone calls, ...

The Georgetown Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam reported in the community involving someone posing ...

Knowing the most common scams is the first line of defense. Here’s a list of scams that seniors should watch for.

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 media pitches—drove the biggest losses, while phone ...

The Ansonia Police Department is warning residents about phone scams targeting seniors in the community. Scammers are posing as police officers, government officials and family members to demand money ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manatee County seniors are falling victim to scams daily — and the results can be disastrous, Bradenton police say. Fraud ...

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 ...

Financial scams aimed at older adults have become one of the most persistent and damaging crimes affecting communities today. Seniors across the country report receiving a steady stream of suspicious ...

We have all been impacted by scams. Who has not received an annoying phone call, text or email telling you that you have just won a mysterious package, or that if someone could get your bank account ...

Scammers are creating fake fitness groups on social media platforms to trick Australians into downloading malware. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions ...

Manatee County seniors are falling victim to scams daily — and the results can be disastrous, Bradenton police say. Fraud investigators say it’s a trend that’s getting worse across the nation, and it ...