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Older Adults: Avoiding Scams & Fraud
YouTube link
Updated Scams Resource Sheet
Lifespan Scams Programs Flyer

Frauds & Scams, Social Security Number and Card

What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Information
Advice from the Social Security Administration related to news about various SSN data breaches - not related to internal SSA data, which has not been not compromised. (One correction to note - a credit freeze requires notifying all 3 credit bureaus individually.)

Recent New York Times Article

Scammers Target Older Americans, And All Their Retirement Savings

AARP Scams & Fraud Web Page

Too many resources to highlight. Check it out!
Link to all the great information

us doj and fbi ic3 psa - plus warning from romance scam victim

Please go to Helpful Resources & Links page under Tools for details.

Year-long CBS News Investigation

ANYTHING FOR LOVE: INSIDE THE ROMANCE SCAM EPIDEMIC
CBS press release with details about national & local news coverage. Some links below are similar stories with added variations or from different programs/cities, from Apr 21-28, 2024.
Widow’s tragic story; Dangerous world; FBI warns of new tactics; Manipulation; Vulnerable victims; Federal investigations; AI videos, crypto-related; Investment scams, AI; AI makes it easier; Money mules; Dating apps; LE struggles to prevent; Summary overview

CNN article - June 17, 2024

Killed by a Scam: A father took his life after losing his savings to international criminal gangs. He’s not the only one.
Read CNN June 17, 2024 article