Scammers exploited mom’s fears to steal her entire life’s savings
Imagine receiving a phone call that changes your life forever. The call is full of urgency, authority, and the most convincing deception that can fall prey to even the most cautious person. Barb G's story is one that no family should ever have to endure. She emailed us to tell us that her elderly mother, […]
Scammers Pretending to be Johnny Depp Swindle Senior Citizens
Elderly Americans are being scammed out of millions of dollars in a widespread social media scam involving scammers impersonating actor Johnny Depp, according to an FTC complaint obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. It became clear. gizmodo report The FTC announced that it has received 197 complaints nationwide detailing sophisticated fraud schemes in […]
The AI-powered grandma taking on scammers
Tired of scammers calling and trying to scam you out of your hard earned money? If so, you're not alone. Many people are tired of constant fraudulent calls and messages. But what if you could fight back in a fun and creative way? Enter the world of fraud. People don't fall for scammers' tricks, they […]
9 ways scammers can use your phone number to try to trick you
Scammers obtain your phone number in a variety of ways. You might be thinking, “Well, what's the big deal? Isn't it easy to find someone's phone number no matter what these days?” yes. Also, if you've already had quite a few calls from telemarketers, you probably feel like you have it under control. The problem […]
Protect yourself from Black Friday scammers with these 3 tips
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Is just reading that sketchy scammer’s email dangerous or do I have to click on a link to get in trouble?
Worried about opening suspicious emails? You're not alone. Many people are confused about the risks associated with spam and phishing emails. Among them was “Bill” from Groton, Conn., who wrote to us and asked, “Whether or not you're going to get in trouble for clicking on spam or hacker emails? Neither myself nor my friends […]
Alleged ‘grandparent scammers’ charged in Rhode Island for role in targeting seniors
According to the Warwick Police Department, two men in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly participating in a “grandparent scam.” Jason Rose, 34, of Flushing, New York, and Robert Munoz, 29, of Miami, Florida, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The two were […]
It's time for Medicare open enrollment. Scammers are taking advantage – WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.
Scammers take advantage of Medicare's open enrollment period Updated: October 18, 2024 9:10pm EDT Investigator Brian Roach details what to look out for. So let me start by reminding you once again. Medicare does not call people or ask for their Medicare number. Or if you get a new card. Medicare will begin contacting people […]
Scammers swindle elderly California man out of $25K by using AI voice technology to claim his son was in ‘horrible accident,’ needed money for bail: ‘Absolutely his voice’
A California senior was scammed out of $25,000 by a scammer using an AI voice imitating his son to trick him into believing his loved one had been involved in a “horrific accident” and needed bail money from jail. Ta. The man, identified only as Anthony, received a call from someone he believed to be […]
Scammers ripped off NY’s controversial Medicaid homecare program for $68M: feds
Two Brooklyn-based companies defrauded the state's controversial Medicaid home health program out of $68 million, federal prosecutors alleged this week. Eight indicted fraudsters, including the owners of two adult day care facilities, allegedly orchestrated a multi-year kickback and bribery scheme to defraud state programs, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday. . The Consumer Personal Assistance […]