Veteran Mental Health
Awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, and initiatives addressing mental health crises and suicide prevention among military veterans.
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Latest in Veteran Mental Health· Oct 22
Seniors lost $3 billion to fraud in 2025 according to FTC data, a sharp rise in elder financial exploitation that extends to veteran populations who skew older than the general population. Financial services and insurance firms face mounting pressure to strengthen fraud detection and elder protection protocols, raising compliance costs. Veterans managing service-connected disabilities or PTSD face heightened vulnerability to financial exploitation, though today's reporting does not isolate veteran-specific fraud losses or mental health dimensions of elder financial abuse.
- 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 source6 days ago
Vatican official warns against assuming pontiff's continued good health
Vatican diplomat warns Pope's health requires attention, signaling potential succession planning concerns.
BBC News
- Single source6 days ago
Retirees debate optimal sequence for drawing down various income sources
Financial advisor outlines withdrawal sequencing strategy prioritizing Social Security and annuities before IRA distributions in retirement.
MarketWatch
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- Single source12 days ago
Fraudsters exploit calendar apps to trick users into revealing login credentials
Calendar phishing scams are growing exponentially, exploiting meeting invitations to compromise user credentials and data.
The Guardian
- Single source12 days ago
Higher interest rates create mixed outcomes for retirement-age savers
Rising interest rates create mixed effects for retirees, with benefits and drawbacks across income and asset allocation.
MarketWatch
- 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
- 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
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- Single source17 days ago
Parents increasingly establish retirement savings accounts for young children
UK families report saving £100 monthly into pension accounts for young children, citing long-term wealth-building rationale.
BBC News
- Single source18 days ago
Losses from account takeover fraud in UK surge over 400 percent annually
UK social media account hijacking scams surge 400%, driving fraud losses higher.
The Guardian
- Single source18 days ago
Philippines detains 244 people in operation against online fraud networks
Authorities arrested suspects allegedly operating through gaming fronts while engaging in trafficking, swindling, and homicide.
Al Jazeera
- Single source19 days ago
Fraudsters exploit stolen data from bogus travel authorization sites for repeated contact
Phishing attackers repeatedly target previous victims through weekly contact attempts, exploiting established vulnerability.
The Guardian
- Single source20 days ago
Older retail worker earning modest wages weighs retirement options
67-year-old retail worker earning $19.50/hour seeks retirement timing advice, highlighting wage and savings pressures for older workers.
MarketWatch
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- Single source21 days ago
Young workers exit retirement plans early to cover immediate expenses
Gen Z workers are withdrawing from pension schemes early despite substantial financial penalties to access cash immediately.
BBC News
- Single source22 days ago
Poverty deepens among elderly Americans as Social Security reductions threaten finances
Over 10 million seniors face poverty while struggling financially, with concerns mounting over upcoming benefit reductions.
MarketWatch
- Single source22 days ago
UK state pension climbs above £16,000 yearly with 4.7 percent bump
UK state pension rises 4.7% to over £16,000 annually, boosting household income and consumer spending power.
BBC News
- Single source23 days ago
Burnham pledges fresh EU partnership while confirming pension triple lock removal
Labour politician Burnham signals intent to reshape UK-EU relations and faces questions about pension policy changes affecting retirees.
The Guardian
- Single source24 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
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- Single source26 days ago
Roblox players fall victim to scams draining virtual currency
Roblox users, including children, are losing virtual currency Robux to scams on the platform.
The Guardian
- Single source26 days ago
Fraudsters exploit vulnerable families planning veteran funerals
Scammers are targeting grieving families of deceased veterans arranging funerals, exploiting vulnerability during funeral planning.
Kagan Dunlap
- 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
- Single source28 days ago
Rising financial strain pushes more seniors into poverty
Economic pressures are driving poverty rates higher among older adults, raising demand for social services and healthcare.
NPR
- Single sourceNOT IN MAINSTREAM YETabout 1 month ago
Government report finds Navy dismissing acceleration-related brain damage in fighter pilots
Navy reportedly overlooking G-force-induced brain injuries among pilots, raising occupational health and readiness concerns.
Ward Carroll
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- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Coffee roaster joins forces with veteran nonprofit for swimming fundraiser
A coffee company partnered with The Honor Foundation to host their yearly Swim for SOF event supporting special operations forces.
Kagan Dunlap
- Single source4 months ago
Younger workers prepare for retirement without relying on government pensions
Generation Z is planning retirement savings strategies assuming state pensions will be unavailable or inadequate.
BBC News