Be Scams Smart - Scams Web page on NYS Office for the Aging Website
Link to Web page for guidance & resources
Including Scam Series PSA videos - learn about common scams and how to avoid them (Gift Card, Charity, Parcel, Government Imposter, Tech, and Romance Scams). NYSOFA and Lifespan will be featuring the short videos on social media and elsewhere. Everyone is encouraged to do the same - please share the videos and play them often. The more people hear the warnings, the less likely they will fall victim to a scam!
NYSOFA's Don't Get Scammed Guide
Live with Greg
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