> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smartseniordaily.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🚨 Scam Alert: Fake “Memory Cure” Email Uses ABC News Branding to Target Seniors - URL: https://www.smartseniordaily.com/scam-alert-fake-memory-cure-email-uses-abc-news-branding-to-target-seniors/ - Published: 2026-02-18T20:02:39.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-19T20:59:45.000Z - Description: There's nothing (nada, zilch, zero) called "Memopezil" -- don't take the bait. - Author: Smart Senior Daily Staff - Tags: Alzheimer's, Scam Alerts It looked official at first glance. ABC News logo. “Urgent Health Alert.” A supposed interview about a “natural cure for memory loss you can make at home.” And a familiar medical name in the subject line. But one small detail gave it away: The email didn’t come from ABC News at all. And if you click on it and play the video of ABC News anchor David Muir, the voice you'll hear is a perfect AI rip-off created by someone who sampled David's voice. Next clue: It came from: cappuccibocchino760@outlook.com (whoever that is). That’s your first clue. This latest scam making the rounds is a classic fake-news-style health pitch designed to scare seniors — and then sell them overpriced supplements. ## Let’s break it down. ## 🚩 The Red Flags ### 1️⃣ Fake Media Branding The email uses the ABC News logo and claims to feature a medical breakthrough tied to a TV interview. But real ABC News stories: - Come from abcnews.com - Don’t send readers to unrelated websites - Don’t originate from random Outlook accounts Major networks do not sell supplements through affiliate links. --- ### 2️⃣ “Urgent Health Alert” Language Scammers love emotional triggers: - URGENT - BREAKING - Scientists shocked - Doctors don’t want you to know Legitimate medical reporting doesn’t read like a late-night infomercial. --- ### 3️⃣ The Website It Links To The link goes to: `memopezil.com/mmp-pv-cart-aff-abc/...` Notice the clues: - “afid=” (affiliate ID) - “cart” - “abc” used in the URL path This is not a news site. It’s a sales funnel. [Tax Season Scams Are Back — Here’s How Seniors Stay SafeTexts, emails, and calls about “refunds” are surging again![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d9/1a/d91a71e8-ed81-4ec8-8028-ec14ba129b35/content/images/icon/SSD-FavIcon1-304.png)Smart Senior DailyGary P Guthrie![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d9/1a/d91a71e8-ed81-4ec8-8028-ec14ba129b35/content/images/thumbnail/Tax-Scam-1.png)](https://www.smartseniordaily.com/tax-season-scams-are-back-heres-how-seniors-stay-safe/) ## There's No Such Thing as **“Memopezil”** There is **no legitimate prescription medication in the U.S.** called *Memopezil*. In fact, the name “Memopezil” appears designed to sound similar to **donepezil**, a legitimate prescription [Alzheimer’s](https://www.smartseniordaily.com/smart-senior-daily-alzheimers-series-part-3-guilt-and-the-quiet-burnout-of-adult-children/) medication — which is another common tactic used to create false credibility. And scammers are all over Google trying to sucker you in with things like... ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d9/1a/d91a71e8-ed81-4ec8-8028-ec14ba129b35/content/images/2026/02/image-7.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d9/1a/d91a71e8-ed81-4ec8-8028-ec14ba129b35/content/images/2026/02/image-8.png) --- ## ⚠️ The Bigger Issue There is **no FDA-approved “natural cure” for memory loss you can make at home.** If there were: - It would be covered widely by reputable outlets. - It would appear in peer-reviewed journals. - Your doctor would know about it. It would not arrive via a forwarded email with a suspicious sender address. [Your Driving Might Predict Cognitive Decline — But Most Older Adults Aren’t Planning AheadTwo new studies reveal the warning signs families miss—and why early planning matters.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d9/1a/d91a71e8-ed81-4ec8-8028-ec14ba129b35/content/images/icon/SSD-FavIcon1-305.png)Smart Senior DailySmart Senior Daily Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d9/1a/d91a71e8-ed81-4ec8-8028-ec14ba129b35/content/images/thumbnail/Driving-Erratically-1-3.png)](https://www.smartseniordaily.com/your-driving-might-predict-cognitive-decline-but-most-older-adults-arent-planning-ahead/) --- ## 💳 What Happens If You Click These types of schemes often lead to: - High-priced [supplements](https://www.smartseniordaily.com/tag/medications-supplements/) with no proven benefit - [Automatic monthly billing](https://www.smartseniordaily.com/subscription-traps-how-seniors-can-avoid-getting-stuck/) that’s difficult to cancel - Data harvesting for future scam targeting Seniors concerned about memory changes are especially vulnerable to this kind of marketing. --- ## ✅ What To Do If You Receive It - Do **not** click the link. - Delete the email. - Do not provide personal or payment information. - If you’re concerned about memory changes, speak with your primary care doctor or a neurologist — not an online supplement ad. You can also report scam emails to: - The FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov - Your email provider as phishing --- ## What Are the "Real" Options? If you're looking for brain health supplements that have actual research behind them, here are a few worth considering: **Bacopa Monnieri** — one of the most research-backed nootropics for memory. Amazon carries multiple reputable brands (Himalaya, NOW Foods, Nature's Way). **Lion's Mane Mushroom** — huge right now for cognitive health, legitimate clinical interest, widely available. Real Mushrooms and Host Defense are well-regarded brands on Amazon. **Omega-3 / Fish Oil** — neurologist-recommended, decades of research, your audience already trusts it. Nordic Naturals is the gold standard on Amazon. **Phosphatidylserine** — less well-known but legitimately studied for memory support. --- ## The Takeaway When a “medical breakthrough” arrives in your inbox with urgent language and a mysterious link, it’s not breaking news. It’s marketing. And in this case, it’s almost certainly a [scam](https://www.smartseniordaily.com/tag/scam-alerts/). --- *Smart Senior Daily reminder: We do not provide medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional regarding diagnosis or treatment decisions. If you believe you’ve been targeted by a scam, report it and speak with your financial institution immediately if payment information was shared.*