Elder Fraud & Scams
Scams, fraud schemes, and financial exploitation targeting elderly individuals and their families, including romance scams and investment fraud.
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Latest in Elder Fraud & Scams· Oct 22
The FTC documented $3 billion in fraud losses targeting seniors in 2025, a sharp increase in elder financial exploitation. Insurance and financial services firms face mounting pressure to strengthen fraud detection and elder protection protocols, raising compliance costs and potential liability exposure for institutions serving aging populations.
- Single sourceabout 7 hours ago
Seniors lost $3 billion to fraud in 2025, with major cases dominating
The FTC found that older Americans accounted for 70% of $3 billion in total fraud losses, with $2.1 billion coming from cases exceeding $100,000 each.
CNBC
- Single source4 days ago
Trading standards: AI amplifies scam tactics via deepfakes and fraudulent sites
BBC publishes guide on identifying and defending against AI-enabled scams targeting consumers.
BBC News
- Single source5 days ago
Citizens Advice identifies door-to-door roofing fraud as top scam targeting homeowners
Roofing scam targets UK homeowners with upfront payments and no work completion, raising consumer fraud concerns.
The Guardian
- Single source14 days ago
UK data regulator probes surge in fraudulent recruitment robo calls
UK authorities to investigate WhatsApp scam calls impersonating banks and services to steal credentials and money.
BBC News
- Single source16 days ago
Former intelligence officer admits to orchestrating $200 million fraud scheme
Former US intelligence officer admits to $200 million scam involving gold bars hidden at home.
BBC News
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- Single source17 days ago
Disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 86 after fraud conviction
US televangelist Jim Bakker, convicted of fraud decades ago, dies at 86.
BBC News
- Single source25 days ago
Older adults face heightened financial fraud risk from emotional manipulation tactics
MarketWatch examines risk factors that make older adults more vulnerable to financial scams.
MarketWatch
- Single source26 days ago
MarketWatch offers advice for shielding aging relatives from financial fraud
MarketWatch publishes guidance on protecting elderly parents from financial scams.
MarketWatch