Fraud Alerts

December 22, 2017: Work-At-Home Offer Could Turn Seniors into Money Mules

En Español

Seniors on a fixed income often welcome any chance to earn extra money around the holidays. However, an offer to make additional cash while working from home may land law-abiding seniors and others on law enforcement’s naughty list. Read More...

November 9, 2017: Veterans Targeted by Scammers Promising Aid

En Español

Unscrupulous insurance agents are holding presentations at senior centers and residential care facilities in an effort to persuade ineligible seniors to apply for the Veterans Aid and Attendance Program, a benefit only available to low-income disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Read More...

October 27, 2017: Seniors Among Targets of Software Update Scam

En Español

Seniors and other computer owners have reported receiving voicemails from so-called technicians claiming to represent Microsoft. The callers warn consumers that their Windows license key has expired and all services will be suspended unless they call a toll-free number. Read More...

October 13, 2017: Some Free Apps May Prove Costly

En Español

There are apps to fill the needs of virtually every cell-phone user, but consumers should be careful not to let an app scam them. Read More...

September 22, 2017: Seniors Warned to be Careful When Selling a Timeshare

En Español

Maintaining a timeshare can become a burdensome expense for a senior on a fixed income. Selling the timeshare may be an attractive option, but retirees should proceed with caution. Read More...

September 8, 2017: Hurricanes, Wildfires Give Way to Fraud Involving Online Equipment Sales

En Español

Natural disasters bring out the best – and worst — in people. Most want to help, but scammers are quick to take advantage of people’s willingness to assist those affected by hurricanes and wildfires. Read More...

August 25, 2017: Crooks Target Seniors with Blessing Scams

En Español

Seniors with deep religious or spiritual beliefs, particularly those in immigrant communities, should be aware of a hoax that exploits those ideas and can result in the loss of cash and valuables.

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August 11, 2017: Mailed Cell Phones Never Returned in Malware Removal Scam

En Español

A caller to a mobile phone warns of malware infecting the device but instead of removing the virus, the scammer manages to convince the victim to send him the phone. Read More...

July 28, 2017: Scammers Lure Seniors Into Paying for Worthless Lists of “Resources”

En Español

Financially vulnerable seniors are being preyed upon by phone, at church and other places by people falsely claiming to represent a company that can help them gain access to government grants and other funding in exchange for a “fee.” Read More...

July 13, 2017: Travel Agent Scam Derails Summer Fun

En Español

A travel agent offers plane tickets at a great discount, their client receives a confirmation but weeks later the hopeful traveler realizes it’s a con. Read More...

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