Senior Online Scam Alerts – June 2026
Recent senior-scam news from June 2026: 71 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.
Fifty-eight percent of adults report receiving scam attempts daily
A new survey finds most adults face scam attempts monthly, and those 60 and older are targeted most often.
Experts warn of growing hearing aid scams targeting seniors
Experts warn of a rise in hearing aid scams aimed at older adults and urge caution before buying or paying.
Scam Alert: Scammers increasingly targeting the elderly
Authorities warn that scammers are increasingly targeting older adults in north Georgia and urge families to stay alert.
Senior News Line: FBI report on senior scam losses
The FBI reports older adults lost over $7.7 billion to scams in 2025, a 59% jump from the prior year.
Seniors ask public to help raise awareness of scams
Local seniors are asking neighbors and families to help spread the word about scams targeting older adults.
On Your Side Scam School: Preventing elder financial fraud
A local consumer segment shares practical tips to help older adults recognize and prevent financial fraud.
Better Business Bureau urges scam awareness for older adults with Alzheimer's
The Better Business Bureau urges extra scam awareness for older adults living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
IRS reports sharp rise in elder fraud cases, $886M lost
The IRS reports a sharp rise in elder fraud cases, with older adults losing about $886 million.
Wiregrass officials warn of elder fraud scam
Officials in the Wiregrass area warn older residents about a fraud scheme targeting seniors.
IRS warns older adults about financial fraud
The IRS urges older adults to stay alert to financial fraud schemes designed to steal their money.
Lenders ramp up scam defenses to confront elder fraud
Banks and credit unions are adding staff and tools to catch scams against older customers sooner.
Local advocate wants seniors to stay safe online and avoid romance scams
A Toronto resident is helping local older adults stay safe online and steer clear of romance scams.
Scam calls targeting Mecosta and Osceola County seniors rise
Officials warn that scam calls, some using AI, are rising against seniors in two Michigan counties.
HHS launches elder justice and scam awareness campaign
Federal health officials launch a national plan and awareness campaign to protect older adults from scams and abuse.
FBI warns of new investment scam targeting seniors, millions at risk
The FBI alerts older adults to a new investment scam that could put many seniors' savings at risk.
Indiana Secretary of State encourages Hoosiers to protect seniors from financial scams
Indiana's top official urges families to help older adults guard against financial scams and exploitation.
Community leaders bring awareness to Elder Abuse Day amid rising online fraud cases
Local leaders mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day as online fraud cases against older residents keep rising.
Financial scams on the rise; state officials warn of growing dangers
State officials warn that financial scams are rising and urge older adults to stay alert.
To fight elder fraud, a top Utah law enforcer is meeting with seniors around the state
A top Utah law enforcement official is touring the state to teach seniors how to avoid fraud.
Tips on avoiding scams given in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
An event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day shared practical tips to help older adults avoid scams.
These online groups may infect your device with spyware
Police warn that joining certain social media groups can install spyware that quietly steals your data.
St. Lucie County woman nearly loses over $400k to gold courier scam
A Florida woman nearly lost more than $400,000 in life savings to a scam using a gold courier.
Scammers target Medicare cards and medical equipment needs, experts say
Experts warn that scammers use fake Medicare concerns to trick older adults, and libraries are teaching prevention.
U.S. Attorney's Office observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, warns of imposter schemes
Federal prosecutors mark elder abuse awareness day and warn of government and business imposter scams.
Help fight imposter scams this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The FTC urges families to talk with older relatives about imposter scams and how to report them.
'I had nothing to live on': The $60,000 romance scam that broke a B.C. senior's heart
A British Columbia woman, 75, lost $60,000 to a man she met on Facebook who posed as a military doctor.
U.S. Justice Department warns about big surge in scams targeting seniors
The Justice Department warns that scams targeting older adults have jumped more than 50 percent in the past year.
FBI warns of crypto scam using in-person cash couriers targeting seniors
The FBI warns that scammers are now sending couriers to collect cash and gold in person from older victims.
Bill aims to centralize government efforts to fight online fraud
A proposed federal bill would unify scattered government efforts to fight online fraud against consumers.
FBI warns elder fraud losses hit $7.7 billion in 2025
The FBI reports older Americans lost $7.7 billion to scams in 2025, a sharp jump from the year before.
Oneida County to host elder abuse awareness and prevention events
Oneida County is hosting sessions to help seniors identify scams and learn what to do if they are targeted.
Virginia State Police mark Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Virginia State Police urge older adults to slow down and verify any unexpected request for money or personal information.
Crestwood woman shares close call with online scam
A Missouri woman nearly sent thousands through a bitcoin machine until a police officer stepped in and stopped the scam.
Illinois woman loses $40K in banking spoof scam
An Illinois woman lost $40,000 after scammers spoofed her bank's number to make a fake fraud alert look real.
Alabama seniors lost nearly $59 million to fraud in 2025, FBI says
FBI figures show Alabama seniors lost nearly $59 million to fraud in 2025, ahead of Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
The FBI and FTC identify 7 scams targeting seniors
Federal agencies flag seven scams hitting seniors hardest right now and share simple steps to protect yourself.
US launches 'Never Ever' campaign to protect older Americans from scammers
A new national campaign aims to help older Americans recognize and resist scammers before they lose money.
Sault senior scammed out of life savings hears from federal minister
A Sault woman lost nearly $1 million after an AI deepfake video pushed a fake crypto scheme, drawing a federal minister's attention.
Fake utility worker accused of scamming Philadelphia seniors out of thousands
Philadelphia police warn that a man posing as a water department worker entered older adults' homes and stole cash and jewelry.
Postal inspectors warn AI is making imposter scams harder to spot
Postal inspectors warn that scammers now use AI voice cloning and fake video to pose convincingly as people, companies, or agencies.
Grandparents are identity theft's biggest payday
Older adults face the heaviest losses from identity theft, making grandparents a top target for fraud.
Lawmakers introduce bill to protect seniors from crypto ATM scams
A bipartisan bill would add fraud protections and clear scam warnings to crypto ATMs that scammers use to drain seniors' savings.
Arizona agencies raise awareness ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Southeastern Arizona agencies held a health fair to help older adults recognize the warning signs of abuse and scams.
Report alerts families to rising gold scam targeting seniors
A new report warns of a growing gold scam where criminals pose as police or agencies to take seniors' savings.
New federal strategy targets elder fraud as reported losses hit $8B
The federal government launched a coordinated plan and awareness campaign to reduce fraud and abuse against older adults.
Officials warn of scams targeting World Cup visitors in Atlanta
Atlanta officials warn that big events draw scammers using fake tickets, phony charities, and stranded-tourist ploys targeting seniors.
IRS warns seniors about rising fraud threats
IRS investigators urge seniors to stay alert as elder fraud losses climb, including tax-related identity theft and imposter calls.
Midday Interview: How to stay protected from the grandparent scam
Experts explain how to spot the grandparent scam, where callers pretend a loved one is in trouble and needs money fast.
A retiree, 77, 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 and is now seeking to warn others.
'Free Medicare grocery card' ads target seniors, but are they worth it?
An investigation finds 'free Medicare grocery card' ads target seniors and may push them into unneeded plans.
Study maps America's elder fraud landscape: losses, state patterns, scam types, and AI
A new study maps US elder fraud by losses, state patterns, scam types, and the growing role of AI.
HHS announces Federal Elder Justice Action Plan and the 'Never EVER' campaign
Federal officials launched an elder justice action plan and a national 'Never EVER' campaign to fight elder fraud.
Grandparent scams: what seniors need to know to defend themselves from fraud
An explainer helps seniors recognize grandparent scams, where callers pose as a grandchild in trouble.
Wise Owls program teaches Cold Lake seniors how to spot fraud
A new local program in Cold Lake, Alberta is teaching seniors how to recognize and avoid 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 callers falsely claimed her Amazon account had been hacked.
Senior loses almost $1M in 'increasingly common' deepfake scam
A senior lost nearly $1 million to a scam that used AI deepfakes, which police say is becoming more common.
Sedona elder fraud thwarted by retired officer turned rideshare driver
An alert rideshare driver, a former officer, stepped in to stop an older Arizona resident from being defrauded.
Fairfax County turns to texting in effort to protect area seniors from scams
A Virginia county is using text alerts to warn older residents about scams.
After falling victim, local woman raises awareness about online scams
A North Carolina woman who fell victim to an online scam now works to warn others.
Savvy Senior: avoiding scams in the age of AI
As AI makes scams more convincing, older adults learn simple ways to stay safe online.
Older adult scam awareness initiative unveiled by TBI and DDA
Tennessee agencies unveil a new initiative to help older adults recognize and avoid scams.
FBI warns of elder financial abuse
The FBI warns Wisconsin families about the growing problem of elder financial abuse.
Coconut Creek woman, 85, out thousands of dollars after falling victim to a scam
A Florida woman, 85, lost thousands of dollars to a scam, local news reports.
Free online site helps older adults combat fraud and legal issues
Utah older adults can use a new free online tool to spot fraud and legal problems early.
Eye on the FBI: cracking down on elder fraud
An FBI agent warns New Mexico older adults about urgency tactics and trust-building tricks scammers use.
Stay alert this Elder Abuse Awareness Month: how older adults can stay safe from scams
A major bank warns older adults about common scams after seniors lost $7.7 billion in 2025.
Most Princeton residents scammed online are aged 50 or over, police say
New Jersey police report that most local online scam victims are aged 50 or older.
Westlock RCMP warn of rising fraud cases targeting local seniors
Alberta police warn that fraud cases targeting local older adults are on the rise.
Lawmakers urge bipartisan action to protect seniors from scams
State leaders are calling for joint action to shield older adults from financial scams.
District Attorney issues statement recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Month
A California county warns that elder scams are a growing threat, citing $34 million in local losses last year.
Tools to recognize, reject, and report senior fraud
A video shares simple tools to help older adults recognize, reject, and report fraud attempts.