Elder Fraud

Scammers Supercharge Senior Scam Tactics with AI, Impersonations, and Urgent Deceptions

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A Sharp Rise in Senior Scam Losses – Making victims of the vulnerable is nothing new. But apps, phone banking, online banking, AI, and deepfakes are supercharging scams against seniors. Criminals are exploiting digital tools to drain life savings, leaving older Americans devastated. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports staggering increases in scams targeting seniors, … Read more

Why Cyber Scams Against Seniors Are a Growing Family Crisis

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Elderly woman with white hair looking alarmed while holding a smartphone to her ear, with a translucent AI-generated male face and blue voice waveform in the background, symbolizing a deepfake scam call. Cyber scams targeting the elderly are on the rise.

How to Help Your Loved Ones – Cyber scams targeting seniors are systemic attacks on older adults holding massive intergenerational wealth. BOXX Insurance reports a sharp surge in fraud against older adults. FBI data confirms a record‑high financial toll. Seniors are more digitally active than ever. Pew Research finds that most adults over 65 own … Read more

FBI Internet Crime Report Reveals $16.6 Billion Losses Amid Soaring Cyber Threats

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A Shocking 33% Surge in Internet Crime Losses The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report shows a staggering 33% increase in reported losses from crimes like phishing, extortion, and data breaches, with the total cost reaching $16.6 billion. In 2024, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 859,532 complaints. About 256,256 victims reported financial loss, … Read more

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