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Scammers Target Seniors, Families Struggle to Protect | Spokane News
Scammers are outsmarting seniors with devastatingly convincing frauds, leaving families shattered and caregivers overwhelmed. One widow lost over $7,000 after being tricked into paying fake taxes for her late husband. Adult children now juggle elder care, kids’ needs, and financial gatekeeping — often filtering every message their parents receive to avoid disaster. The FBI reports 200,000+ cybercrime complaints from those 60+, totaling nearly $8 billion in losses. Worse, AI is fueling the crisis: scammers use it to research victims, craft personalized lies, and even generate fake voices and…
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