Tax Season Scams Are Back — Here’s How Seniors Stay Safe
Texts, emails, and calls about “refunds” are surging again
Scam Alerts
Need Some Extra Ca$h?
We point out all the gotchas so you know what to address in the future
Common Snowstorm Scams That Target Seniors
Nothing -- NOTHING -- legitimate requires instant payment during an emergency.
The $2 Charge That Isn’t Nothing: Why Seniors Are Seeing More Tiny Fraud Hits Than Ever
Included: the one thing almost every consumer fails to do to protect themselves
When the Country Singer Texts “Darlin’”… It’s Probably a Scam
Why fake country-music stars are sliding into seniors’ DMs
Amazon Issues New Holiday Scam Warning — Here’s Where Seniors Need to Be Careful
Watch your bank account like a hawk.
Black Friday Scams Are Back — And AI Is Making Them Scarier
A call or text from a "family member"? Don't be so sure.
New (and pretty authentic) Netflix scam on the prowl
Once you click, the game is on and the game does not have a pretty ending.
Sheriffs Across the U.S. Warning Seniors About a New Wave of Arrest-Warrant Scams
And the calls are spiking right now — because it’s property-tax season.
Emergency Scam Alert: Police Stop 80-Year-Old Veteran From Losing $58,000 in Bitcoin ATM Scam
Before you do ANYTHING, call your bank
Holiday Scam Season is Here — Seniors on High Alert
With fraud peaking, seniors face a higher risk of ID/shopping scams this holiday season.
Medicare Scammers Are on the Hunt — Here’s How to Stop Them
Calls and emails promising better coverage or refunds spell trouble.
“Grandma, It’s Me!”—The Scary New Deepfake Scam Targeting Seniors
AI voice cloning is making old-fashioned phone scams terrifyingly convincing — and nearly impossible to detect.
“Ohio Maine Coons” Cat Scam Lures Pet Lovers
A new twist on puppy scams is now targeting would-be cat owners
Subscription Traps: How Seniors Can Avoid Getting Stuck
Automatic renewals and buried emails make it easy to miss subscription charges.
Medicare Equipment Scam Spreading Like Wildfire
Seniors in multiple states report fraudulent charges for braces, diabetic supplies, and other “ghost” medical devices