Protecting Seniors From Online Scams

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Investment Scams

An investment scam targeting seniors is a fraudulent scheme in which criminals attempt to trick older adults into handing over money or personal information by promising high, low-risk, or guaranteed returns on a fake or misleading investment opportunity.

Investment Scams

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Tech Support Scams

A tech support scam targeting seniors is a type of fraud in which criminals pretend to be technical support agents from well-known technology companies to trick older adults into giving them money, personal information, or remote access to their computers.

Tech Support Scams

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Government Impersonation Scams

A government impersonation scam targeting seniors is a type of fraud where criminals pretend to be officials from government agencies in order to trick older adults into sending money, revealing personal information, or sharing financial details.

Government Impersonation Scams

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Romance Scams

A romance scam targeting seniors is a type of fraud where criminals create fake romantic relationships with older adults, usually online, to gain their trust and then exploit them for money, gifts, or personal information.

Romance Scams

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Scammers increasingly target older adults through fake calls, emails, tech support, and even AI.

Awareness and early action are key. Learn how to recognize, report, and resist scams, and help protect your community from this rising threat.