The Scammers Are Coming For Grandma!
In 2025, older Americans reported losing more than $7.7 billion to fraud — with reported losses jumping 59% in a single year. And the FBI says shame, confusion, and unfamiliarity with reporting channels can keep many victims from ever speaking up.
The scams targeting seniors are sophisticated, emotionally manipulative, and increasingly hard to spot. The grandparent scam. Romance scams. Tech support fraud. Investment cons. IRS and utility impersonation. They all have one thing in common: they are designed to create panic, build trust, and get money moving before anyone has time to slow down…
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