‘I can’t meet, I’m on an oil rig’: Romance Fraud Warning Signs
The Guardian | People seeking connection have long been the target of criminals. But romance fraud is increasing, especially among older adults. Learn about the warning signs.
Florida woman collects $108K after thinking she was getting scammed
Fox 13 | After getting a series of emails that seemed to be too good to be true, Barbara did the right thing, she contacted law enforcement — and it paid off.
Grandparents lost $5 million in scams — now, 13 people face charges
KHOU-11 | Thirteen people have been charged in an elder fraud scheme targeting more than 400 seniors through fake “grandparent” calls from the Dominican Republic.
Body Camera Video Captures Scammer’s Change of Heart
9NEWS Denver | An officer's body camera captured the confession of a woman who impersonated a federal agent and convinced a couple to buy $20,000 worth of gift cards.
Escaping The Pig Butcher
Forbes | What to watch out for to avoid being lured into scams. The key: Don’t respond or send money to random people who contact you online, no matter how good their story.
National Elder Fraud Coordination Center comes alive
BioCatch | AARP, Amazon, Google, and Walmart have launched the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC) nonprofit to help protect older adults.