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Elderly fraud increasing in Oregon, Here’s what you need to know
The World· 2 days agoElder fraud complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (or IC3) increased by 14% in...
Why finance scams target older adults, and how to protect yourself
San Jose Mercury News· 6 days agoTech support scams were reported to be most common among this demographic, followed by personal data...
Scam tactics are shifting: Awareness is your protection, says Columnist Julie Jason
The News-Times· 4 days agoIf you have a Social Security number, you also have something else: the possibility of someone...
Senior scams on the rise: Smyth County event arms older Americans with vital info
WCYB NBC 5· 4 days agoVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares was on hand, stressing the importance of being wary when it...
Guarding Against Pig Butchering Scams: Expert Insights and Precautions
The San Francisco Examiner· 6 days agoPig Butchering scams, a deceptive investment fraud, have seen a disturbing rise recently. However,...
Watch out for these toll collection scams during your summer travel
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoRefusing to engage and blocking the phone number can help prevent scammers from contacting you again. ● Report the text. You can help protect others by reporting& ...
It Can Be Hard to Recover From "Recovery" Scams
Motley Fool via Yahoo Finance· 4 days agoConsider adding the term "fraud" or "scam" in your search. You might identify red flags...who you're working with. 5. Know where to report fraud. If you...
How to protect your parents, family (or yourself) against scam calls and frauds
9to5Google· 2 days agoAccording to research data provided by the FBI and analyzed by Incogni, tens of thousands of people over the age of 60 lost a combined total of $3.4 billion to fraud in 2023 ...
Avoid Airbnb and Vrbo scams with these tips
The Columbian· 3 days agoIt’s the start of travel season, and across the country people are booking hotels, rentals and vacation options. Here are some red flags for online rental options to be aware ...
How the ‘Deadly Force’ Lie Swept Through the MAGA Media Ecosystem
The Dispatch via Yahoo News· 5 days agoPerhaps the best example of how pro-Trump voices online were acting in bad faith on this idea comes...