Senior Online Scam Alerts – June 2026
Recent senior-scam news from June 2026: 102 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.
Oak Ridge seniors can learn to spot online scams at free workshops
Seniors in one Tennessee town can attend free workshops to learn how to spot online scams.
How you can help to stop elder fraud
The VA shares tips and a national hotline to help older veterans and families protect against elder fraud.
Elder fraud costs Utahns millions. Here's how to protect yourself
Utah residents over 60 reported nearly $66 million in fraud losses as federal prosecutors tour senior centers teaching scam prevention.
House overwhelmingly passes bill to block elder financial abuse
The U.S. House passed a bill aimed at blocking financial abuse and fraud against older adults.
Better Business Bureau urges seniors to watch for scams as fraud losses quadruple since 2020
The Better Business Bureau urges older adults to watch for scams as reported fraud losses quadrupled since 2020.
When does a scam become elder financial abuse? There's a fine line
Legal experts explain when a scam crosses into elder financial abuse, as reported elder fraud losses reach record levels.
How to Protect Yourself from a Smartphone Scam
Criminals use SIM swapping to hijack a phone number and drain bank and credit card accounts, so learn the warning signs.
The Gold Bar Scam: Stealing From Seniors
Scammers posing as federal agents convince Florida seniors to buy gold bars and hand them to couriers, draining life savings.
City of Pine Bluff warns residents about fraudulent grocery allowance scam
A city warns residents about a fake online grocery allowance ad falsely claiming the city runs a senior program.
A Florida woman, 79, lost $200,000 to a phone scam ring targeting seniors
A 79-year-old Florida woman lost $200,000 to a phone scam ring that targeted older residents.
FTC survey: Older Americans getting hammered by scams
A federal survey finds older Americans are being hit hard by a growing wave of scams.
Ontario senior loses $900,000 to crypto scam that used an AI deepfake of a public figure
An Ontario senior lost $900,000 to a crypto scheme that used an AI deepfake of a well-known politician.
When your new internet romance turns into fraud, or worse
Romance scammers prey on lonely older adults; last year seniors over 65 reported more than $131 million in losses.
Fifty-eight percent of adults report receiving scam attempts daily
A national survey finds adults 60 and older face daily scam attempts more often than younger people.
How can we protect vulnerable members from cyberfraud?
A faith publication shares guidance on protecting older and vulnerable congregation members from online fraud.
Experts warn of growing hearing aid scams targeting seniors
Experts warn of a rise in hearing aid scams that target older adults with fake devices and deals.
Scam Alert: Scammers increasingly targeting the elderly
A scam alert warns that criminals are increasingly targeting older adults, so extra caution with unexpected contact is wise.
FBI report on senior scam losses
The FBI's 2025 report found that older Americans lost more than $7.7 billion to scams in a single year.
Seniors ask public to help raise awareness of scams
Older adults are asking their neighbors and communities to help spread the word and raise awareness about scams.
Scam School: Preventing elder financial fraud
A consumer segment offers practical lessons to help older adults recognize and prevent elder financial fraud.
Better Business Bureau urges scam awareness for older adults with Alzheimer's
A consumer watchdog urges families to protect older adults with memory loss from scams and financial fraud.
Helping Columbus seniors avoid costly scams in a digital world
A local effort focuses on helping older adults in Ohio avoid costly scams in an increasingly digital world.
Online safety for older adults starts with awareness, healthy skepticism
Older adults can stay safer online through awareness, strong privacy habits, and healthy skepticism toward unexpected messages.
Senior Cyber Safety, Computer Basics and AI Overview Training Workshops
County workshops help older adults build digital skills and stay safer from online scams and threats.
Florida Couple Scammed Out of Home and Life Savings in Sweepstakes Scheme
An elderly Florida couple lost their home, car, and over $141,000 to a long-running sweepstakes scam.
Coffee County Sheriff's Office warns residents about growing threat of elder fraud
A county sheriff's office warns residents about the growing threat of scams that target older adults.
Retiree loses $45,000 after hackers drain account
A retiree lost $45,000 after hackers drained an account held at a financial firm.
AI scams are a big concern for older adults; Tempe meeting is designed to help
A community meeting in Arizona aims to help older adults understand and guard against scams powered by artificial intelligence.
Imposter Scams Hit Seniors Hard: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Imposter scams that impersonate agencies, businesses, or loved ones are hitting older adults hard, and there are simple ways to avoid them.
Protecting Yourself From Romance Fraud
A free community workshop teaches older adults how to detect and avoid romance and dating scams.
IRS Criminal Investigation warns of rising elder fraud schemes
The IRS warns that scams targeting older Americans are rising sharply, with dozens of new elder fraud cases opened this year.
IRS warns older adults about financial fraud
The IRS is warning older adults to guard against a range of financial fraud schemes targeting their savings.
Lawmakers urged to probe scam ads targeting seniors on social media
Lawmakers are being urged to investigate scam advertisements that target older adults on a major social media platform.
Lenders ramp up scam defenses to confront elder fraud
Banks and credit unions are expanding their fraud teams and tools to catch scams against older customers sooner.
Local advocate wants seniors to stay safe online and avoid romance scams
A local resident is urging seniors in the community to stay safe online and avoid romance scams.
Scam calls targeting Mecosta and Osceola County seniors are on the rise
Scam calls targeting local seniors are rising, with some now using AI to sound more convincing.
HHS launches elder justice and scam awareness campaign
A federal health agency launched a new campaign to protect older adults from scams and elder abuse.
FBI warns of new investment scam targeting seniors, millions at risk
The FBI is warning that a new investment scam is targeting seniors and could put millions at risk.
Secretary of State encourages Hoosiers to protect seniors from financial scams and exploitation
Indiana's Secretary of State urged residents to protect older relatives from investment fraud and financial exploitation.
Community leaders bring awareness to Elder Abuse Day amid rising online fraud cases
Community leaders marked Elder Abuse Awareness Day with warnings about rising online fraud aimed at older residents.
Financial scams on the rise as state officials warn of growing dangers
State officials are urging residents to stay alert as financial scams targeting older adults continue to rise.
To fight elder fraud, a top Utah law enforcement official is meeting with seniors statewide
A top Utah law enforcement official is meeting with seniors statewide to help them recognize and avoid elder fraud.
Tips on avoiding scams shared for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Local experts shared practical tips for avoiding scams as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
How you can help your older loved ones avoid being scammed
A short video explains how families can help older loved ones recognize and avoid common online scams.
These online groups may infect your device with spyware
Scammers use social media groups to trick people into installing spyware that can take over their phones.
St. Lucie County woman nearly loses over $400K to gold courier scam
A Florida woman nearly lost more than $400,000 to scammers who sent a courier to collect gold.
How to spot the signs of elder fraud and ways to prevent it
Experts share how to spot the warning signs of elder fraud and simple steps families can take to prevent it.
Scammers target Medicare cards and medical equipment needs, experts say
A library session taught older adults how scammers use fake Medicare and medical equipment offers to reach their money.
Fraudsters increasingly targeting older Americans with elaborate schemes: IRS
The IRS warns older adults about scammers posing as officials who promise fake timeshare settlements to steal their money.
U.S. Attorney's Office marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, warns of impostor schemes
A federal prosecutor's office marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by warning seniors about government and business impostor scams.
Help fight imposter scams this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The FTC urges families to talk with older loved ones about spotting and reporting imposter scams.
'I had nothing to live on': The $60,000 romance scam that broke a B.C. senior's heart
A 75-year-old British Columbia woman lost $60,000 to a man on Facebook who posed as a military doctor.
U.S. Justice Department warns of big surge in scams targeting seniors
The U.S. Justice Department warns that scams targeting seniors have jumped more than 50% in the past year.
FBI warns of crypto scam using in-person cash couriers targeting seniors
The FBI warns that scammers are sending couriers to seniors' homes to collect cash for fake crypto investments.
Bill aims to centralize government efforts to fight online fraud
A proposed federal bill would centralize government efforts to fight online fraud and better protect consumers.
FBI warns elder fraud losses hit $7.7 billion in 2025
The FBI reports that older Americans lost $7.7 billion to fraud in 2025.
Oneida County to host elder abuse awareness prevention events
A New York county is hosting events to help seniors recognize scams and know what to do if targeted.
Virginia State Police mark Elder Abuse Awareness Month with scam warnings
Virginia State Police urge older residents to slow down and verify any unexpected request for money or information.
Crestwood woman shares close call with online scam
A Missouri woman nearly deposited thousands into a bitcoin machine before a police officer stepped in to stop the scam.
Illinois woman loses $40K in banking spoof scam
An Illinois woman lost $40,000 to scammers who spoofed her bank's phone number to gain her trust.
Alabama Seniors Lost Nearly $59 Million to Fraud in 2025, FBI says
The FBI reports Alabama seniors lost nearly $59 million to fraud in 2025, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches.
The FBI and FTC Identify 7 Scams Targeting Seniors
Federal agencies outline seven common scams targeting older adults and how to protect yourself from each.
US launches 'Never Ever' campaign to protect older Americans from scammers
A new U.S. government campaign called 'Never Ever' aims to help older Americans recognize and avoid scammers.
'It's just tragic': Senior scammed out of life savings hears from federal minister
A Canadian senior lost nearly $1 million to a crypto investment scam using an AI deepfake video of a political leader.
Fake water department worker accused of scamming seniors out of thousands
A man posing as a city water worker entered homes and stole cash and jewelry from several elderly Philadelphia residents.
USPS warns AI-enhanced imposter scams are harder to spot
The Postal Inspection Service warns that AI tools like voice cloning and deepfakes are making imposter scams harder to spot.
Grandparents are identity theft's biggest payday
Older adults are prime targets for identity theft, with scammers finding grandparents especially profitable to exploit.
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Protect Seniors from Crypto ATM Scams
Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill requiring crypto ATM companies to add fraud warnings and protections for seniors targeted by scammers.
Raising awareness of elder abuse ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Southeastern Arizona agencies are teaching communities to recognize the warning signs of elder abuse and scams targeting older adults.
Officials warn of scams targeting World Cup visitors in Atlanta
Officials at a senior center warned that big events like the World Cup attract scammers using fake tickets and charity ploys.
IRS Warns Seniors About Rising Fraud Threats
The IRS is urging seniors to stay alert as fraud losses climb, warning about impersonation, investment, and tax identity scams.
Scams now operate like real businesses with budgets and targets
A 2026 report finds scam operations now run like organized businesses, with one in seven people falling victim last year.
How to stay protected from the 'Grandparent Scam'
Experts explain how older adults and families can guard against the grandparent scam, where callers pose as relatives needing money.
A Retiree Lost $390,000 in a Gold-Bar Scam. Now He's Suing.
A 77-year-old man lost $390,000 of his retirement savings to a gold-bar scam after answering one fraudulent phone call.
When financial exploitation targets older adults, legal help matters
Legal aid advocates explain how older adults facing financial exploitation can get legal help as elder fraud rises nationwide.
'Free Medicare grocery card' ads target seniors, but are they worth it?
Investigators found misleading 'free Medicare grocery card' ads pushing seniors toward insurance plans they could sign up for themselves.
Study Maps America's Elder Fraud Landscape: Losses, State Patterns, Scam Types, and AI
A new study maps how elder fraud losses vary by state and scam type, including the growing role of AI.
HHS Announces Federal Elder Justice Action Plan and 'Never EVER' Campaign
Federal health officials launched a national plan and awareness campaign to protect older adults from fraud, abuse, and neglect.
Stolen Trust: A Special Study on America's Elder Fraud Landscape
HCSK's 2026 special study maps America's elder fraud landscape and why the national response stays fragmented.
Watch out for charity scams seeking to profit from Longview paper mill disaster
Washington's attorney general warns residents to research charities carefully and avoid fake solicitations exploiting a recent paper mill disaster.
Grandparent scams: What seniors need to know to defend themselves from fraud
A news report explains how grandparent scams work and what seniors can do to protect themselves from this fraud.
How to use AI safely and protect yourself from scams
An expert explains how AI chatbots can make scams more convincing and shares simple ways older adults can stay safe.
Wise Owls program teaches Cold Lake seniors how to spot fraud
A community program in Alberta teaches local seniors how to recognize and avoid common fraud.
An 85-year-old was told her Amazon account was hacked. Police say she lost $154,000
An 85-year-old woman lost $154,000 after scammers claimed her Amazon account was hacked and posed as a federal official.
Senior loses almost $1M in 'increasingly common' deepfake scam
An 86-year-old lost nearly $1 million in a crypto investment scam that used an AI deepfake of a public figure.
Senior Talk DFW: Don't be a fraud victim
A Texas columnist warns that scammers exploit seniors' silence and technology gaps, and urges older adults to stay alert.
Sedona elder fraud thwarted by retired officer turned rideshare driver
A retired officer driving for a rideshare service spotted a gift-card courier scam and saved a Sedona senior from losing money.
New State Initiative Aims to Help Seniors Learn to Avoid Scams
A new state program shares scam-prevention tips with seniors through meal deliveries.
Fairfax County turns to texting in effort to protect area seniors from scams
A Virginia county is launching a text-message service to send local seniors alerts and tips to help them avoid scams.
Tennessee agencies partner to distribute scam information to older adults through meal delivery services
Two Tennessee state agencies are sending scam warnings to older adults through home meal delivery services.
Protecting Loved Ones From Elder Fraud
Advice for families on shielding older loved ones from fraud, including power of attorney and the Do Not Call Registry.
After Falling Victim, a Local Woman Raises Awareness About Online Scams
After losing money to an online scam, a local woman now warns others to stay alert.
Savvy Senior: Avoiding Scams in the Age of AI
How older adults can spot scams made more convincing by AI, including cloned voices.
FBI Warns of Elder Financial Abuse
The FBI warns older adults about elder financial abuse and how to protect their savings.
An 85-Year-Old Coconut Creek Woman Loses Thousands in a Scam
An 85-year-old Florida woman lost thousands of dollars after falling for a scam.
Free Online Site Helps Older Adults Combat Fraud and Legal Issues
A new free online tool helps older adults spot fraud and legal problems early.
FBI Warns of Elder Fraud and Shares Red Flags to Watch
The FBI warns older adults about scam red flags like false urgency and fake tech-support emergencies.
How Older Adults Can Stay Safe From Scams This Elder Abuse Awareness Month
A major bank warns older adults about common scams and shares free tips to stay safe.
Most Princeton Residents Scammed Online Are Aged 50 or Over, Police Say
Police say most local residents scammed online are aged 50 or older.
Westlock RCMP Warn of Rising Fraud Cases Targeting Local Seniors
Police warn of a rise in fraud cases targeting local seniors.
District Attorney and Chief Investigator Mark Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Officials report 357 fraud complaints and more than $34 million in local losses in 2025 during Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
Tools to Recognize, Reject, and Report Senior Fraud
A video shares simple tools to help older adults recognize, reject, and report scams.