Senior Online Scam Alerts – August 2025
Recent senior-scam news from August 2025: 20 stories from across the United States, tagged by state, scam type, story kind, and AI. Click a tag to open the related page on this site, or use the filters below.
Billings woman, 85, loses $130,000 in alleged PayPal scam
An 85-year-old Billings woman lost $130,000 after a fake PayPal fraud-alert email led her to call scammers.
FBI and cybersecurity experts warn of 3-phase 'Phantom Hacker' scam draining bank accounts
The FBI warns of a three-stage Phantom Hacker scam where fake tech, bank, and government callers empty older adults' savings.
Report: Financial fraud could cost Arizonans $4 billion in 2025
A new report projects Arizona residents may lose over $4 billion to fraud in 2025, with losses up sharply since 2020.
AI-driven scams are draining retirement funds
Scams powered by AI chatbots and fake voices are increasingly draining older adults' retirement savings.
Older adults lost billions to scams and fraud in 2024
Reports show older adults lost billions of dollars to scams and fraud in 2024, a reminder to stay alert.
Cybersecurity group warns of 'Phantom Hacker' scams targeting seniors
Experts warn of a Phantom Hacker scam where fake tech, bank, and government callers trick seniors into moving savings.
Cortland police warn of Phantom Hacker scam targeting seniors' life savings
Police warn of a three-phase Phantom Hacker scam using fake tech, bank, and government agents to drain seniors' savings.
Sacramento woman loses $28,000 in elder fraud scheme
A Sacramento woman lost $28,000 to an elder fraud scheme, a reminder to verify before sending any money.
Report: The impact of financial fraud in Colorado
A new report measures how rising financial fraud is costing Colorado residents and the state's economy.
Maryland seniors targeted by scammers; experts offer tips to protect finances
Maryland experts warn that scammers are increasingly targeting older adults and share steps to safeguard your money.
FBI warns seniors of billion-dollar scam draining retirement funds, with AI driving it
The FBI warns that AI chatbots are helping scammers drain seniors' retirement savings in billion-dollar fraud.
Sacramento seniors get tips to combat billions in fraud
Sacramento seniors are urged to guard personal information and watch for fake calls, texts and payment requests.
Iowa attorney general warns seniors of scams ahead of National Senior Citizens Day
Iowa's attorney general is warning seniors about common scams and how to protect their finances and personal information.
California seniors lost $46,000 each to scammers as Pasadena library fights back
California seniors lose about $46,000 each to scammers; a Pasadena library offers free bilingual fraud-prevention workshops.
Why older Americans are losing millions to crypto and phone scammers
Older Americans are losing millions through crypto schemes and scam phone calls, with awareness tips for staying safe.
Houston man, 65, loses $500K life savings in elder scam
A Houston man, 65, lost his $500,000 life savings to an elder scam and now fears he may never retire.
Fulton County launches free program to help seniors avoid online scams
Georgia's Fulton County rolled out a free training campaign to help older adults spot scams, online and at senior centers.
North Carolina senior hands over $17,500 in cash to fake bank worker at her door
A North Carolina senior gave $17,500 cash to a scammer posing as a bank employee who showed up at her home.
Elder scams on the rise; Beckley police share how not to fall victim
Police in Beckley, West Virginia warn that elder scams are rising and offer tips to help seniors avoid them.
Imposter scammers targeting seniors' life savings more than ever
Imposters posing as officials or companies are increasingly targeting seniors' life savings, a money-matters segment warns.