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There are many kinds of online scams targeting seniors these days. Here is a breakdown of the most common ones and how to ...

Scammers will do whatever it takes to get your money or personal information. In some cases, they may act friendly and helpful to earn your trust. In others, they may be demanding, threatening or try ...

Boston Police held a Scam Awareness Workshop in Dorchester to educate seniors on recognizing and avoiding fraud, encouraging ...

According to a news release by the city, Mentor detectives report that scams targeting seniors are at an all-time high, ...

April 7, 2025 by The Hingham Police An elderly woman fell victim to an email phishing scam and mailed over $15,000 overnight ...

Federal Trade Commission data shows that consumers reported losing more than $12.5 Billion dollars to fraud in 2024, which represents a 25 percent increase. Scammers can use a variety of ways to reach ...

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO ... The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) warns of several senior scams in Ontario, with “new ones invented daily.” While the original version of ...

Johnston recommended taking your loved one to scam prevention events at local senior centers. For immediate scam-spotting assistance, you can call the AARP’s Fraud Watch helpline. It’s free ...