FTC Says Government-Imposter Scams Up 40% and Cost Victims $3.5 Billion — Spot the Red Flags Before You Pay
Have you ever received a text or unexpected message from a government agency (like the IRS)? Well, join the club. ...
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Americans Lost $3.5 Billion to Impersonation Scams Last Year—What to Say When a Caller Claims to Be From Your Bank
Scams are a huge money-suck. In fact, Americans lost $3.5 billion to impersonation scams alone last year. You pick up ...
Are Crypto Investors More Vulnerable to Scams? ASIC’s Warning Indicates So
The Australian financial market watchdog has warned against growing fraud involving fake crypto trading platforms, which scammers are promoting in ...
Combatting Elder Fraud: Integrated Smart Systems Can Automatically Alert Family or 911 to Scams and Emergencies
Most of the time, families assume that their biggest fear is their concern over aging parents falling or having a ...
AI Voice Scams Explode: One in Four Adults Encountered a Cloned Voice and 77% Lost $500–$15,000
Imagine answering the phone and hearing your daughter crying that she has been arrested after a car accident. Or your ...
Fake QR Codes Are Fueling a New Wave of Senior Scams
QR codes became wildly popular during the pandemic because they offered a quick way to access menus, pay bills, download ...
AI Voice Clone Scams Are Becoming Harder for Seniors to Detect
A phone rings, and on the other end is what sounds exactly like a frightened grandchild begging for help after ...
As AI fuels a surge in travel scams, here’s how you can protect yourself
His dad didn’t sweat the loss, which occurred over a decade ago. But since then, the stream of travel scams ...
4 Dating Apps That Are Causing More Scams to Seniors Than Helping Them Find Love
Online dating isn’t just for younger generations anymore. Millions of seniors are now using apps to find companionship, friendship, and ...
Seniors 60+ Are the Top Targets for Fake ‘Dropped Cash’ Scams at Grocery Stores
You’re standing at the checkout, focused on your groceries, when someone taps your shoulder and says, “You dropped some cash.” ...
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