Senior Online Scam Alerts – October 2025
Recent senior-scam news from October 2025: 45 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.
Mecklenburg County warns seniors about jury duty scam
County officials warn seniors about calls and texts falsely claiming they missed jury duty and owe fines.
Washington Trust helps seniors steer clear of scams
A Rhode Island bank is helping older customers learn to recognize and avoid scams.
Social media giant is working to protect users from potential scams online
A major social media company is rolling out alerts and AI guidance to warn users about suspicious messages.
Innovative app targets rising financial fraud against seniors
A new family finance app aims to help caregivers spot and stop financial fraud against older relatives.
'We're devastated': Ontario seniors give away more than $1 million to scammers
An Ontario couple in their 70s lost their life savings after a fake computer pop-up warning.
Company Announces AI Tool for Elder Fraud Prevention and Aging Financial Risk Management
A new AI tool aims to detect hidden financial risks older adults face before small problems turn into real harm.
Two big banks let an 89-year-old drain life savings, losing $1.7M to scammers
A Victoria man, 89, lost nearly $1.7 million in a bank investigator scam after his banks failed to step in.
Attorney General's Office Offering Free Scam Prevention Training
New Hampshire's Attorney General is offering free scam prevention training to help residents stay safe.
Attorney General launches PSA to combat elder fraud and abuse in Montana
Montana's Attorney General launched a public service announcement urging seniors to guard against scammers.
Experts Offer Tips on Being "Professional Skeptics" to Guard Against Senior Scams
Experts urge older adults to become professional skeptics, pausing to verify before trusting unexpected requests.
Palm Springs Senior Loses Thousands in Moving Scam
A California woman hired movers found online, then was forced to pay thousands more before they would unload.
Yakima Seniors Get Scam Protection Advice
A Washington credit union hosted a seminar helping seniors guard against scams that exploit fear and urgency.
Washington, D.C. Lawmaker, 88, Scammed in Her Home
People posing as a cleaning crew charged an 88-year-old D.C. lawmaker nearly $4,400 for work never done.
Scams on the Elderly Cost Millions in Virginia
Virginia seniors aged 60 and older lost more than $106 million to fraud in 2024, ranking the state 11th nationwide.
Over 150 Seniors Attend "Scam Stopper Fair" in Monterey Park
More than 150 California seniors attended a fair with sheriff and expert talks on spotting and avoiding scams.
"Senior Scam Stoppers": Event Aims to Help Seniors Identify and Report Scams
A California event helped seniors learn to spot fake links, bogus contractors, and other scams before losing money.
Scam Alert: Lexington Seniors Learn About Fraud at Bank Seminar
A Kentucky senior center hosted a bank-led seminar teaching older adults to spot and avoid common scams.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Helping Older Adults Avoid Online Scams
Meta rolls out new scam warnings and removed millions of fake accounts to better protect older adults online.
Commentary: Protecting our seniors from scams
A local commentary on shielding older adults from scams and the warning signs families should watch for.
'Phantom hacker' scam that targets the elderly has stolen over $1B in the past 12 months
The FBI warns that a layered tech support scam has drained over $1 billion from older victims' accounts in a year.
Scammers targeting seniors are becoming more organized
An expert warns that scam crews now run around-the-clock operations and use AI to polish their messages.
Student discusses the importance of support for elder victims of financial scams
A researcher urges families to support older scam victims openly so shame does not keep losses hidden.
Scammers, swindlers see seniors as simple subjects
An awareness piece on why fraudsters single out older adults and how families can help them stay safe.
'Sweepstakes contest' scam costs 90-year-old woman $40K: B.C. RCMP
Police say a 90-year-old British Columbia woman lost $40,000 to a fake sweepstakes contest scam.
Senior scams are on the rise in Indiana, public told to be 'professional skeptics'
Officials warn that scams against Indiana seniors are climbing and urge everyone to question unexpected requests.
National program helps seniors spot scams as losses surge
A national education program is helping older adults recognize and avoid scams as reported losses keep rising.
Hi Grandpa, do you know who this is?
A look at the grandparent scam, where callers pretend to be a relative in trouble and beg for urgent cash.
Scammers impersonate police to target elderly in Jessamine County
Kentucky scammers posed as police to pressure older residents into handing over money.
Marshfield senior center offers week-long series of workshops, tips on being tech savvy
A Massachusetts senior center hosted a week of workshops to help older adults stay safe and tech savvy.
To fight the rise in senior scams, BBB leader invites Central Illinois communities to share stories
A Central Illinois Better Business Bureau is asking older neighbors to share scam stories after a 70% jump in reports.
Experts warn of increase in scams targeting seniors
Cybersecurity experts warn that pop-up and text message scams targeting seniors are rising and costly.
IRS Warns of Tax Scams Targeting Seniors Online
The IRS warns older adults about tax scams, where fraudsters pose as the agency to steal money.
Medicare Fraud Expert Warns Seniors About Scams at TRIAD Expo
A Virginia expo warned older adults about Medicare fraud and how to protect their benefits.
Parksville woman loses $200,000 in crypto scam
A British Columbia senior lost about $200,000 to a crypto investment scam after a friend referred her.
D.A. Raises Alert on Elder Scams
A Massachusetts district attorney urged older residents and families to watch for rising elder scams.
Louisville seniors learn how to fight back against scammers at ElderServe workshop
A Louisville workshop taught older adults how to spot and resist common scams targeting seniors.
Scam Alert: Heartbreaking Online Romance Scam Costs Elderly Man $700
An older Texas man lost $700 to an online romance scam after a stranger gained his trust.
Police warn senior citizens of prevalence of scams
Nevada detectives warned a senior community about grandparent, tech support, imposter and gift card scams.
Phone scammers target elderly in Russian-speaking community
Toronto police warned older residents in the Russian-speaking community about a wave of phone scams.
Cyber experts track increase in online scams, more fraudsters targeting seniors
Florida cyber experts say phone and text scams are climbing fast and increasingly aimed at older adults.
Senior Robbed of Over $8,500, Assaulted in Bail Scam, Police Say
A senior was tricked into handing over $8,500 by a caller claiming a relative was jailed and needed bail.
Fraud Awareness Course for Seniors Hopes to Fight Growing Trend
A Montreal education program aims to help seniors recognize and protect themselves against cyber fraud.
National Elder Fraud Organization Expanding Through Pittsburgh-Based Resources
A county senior justice advocate is expanding resources to help older adults avoid scams as losses keep growing.
Pasadena Credit Union to Lead Free Anti-Fraud Workshop for Seniors
A local credit union is hosting a free community workshop to share fraud safety tips with seniors.
Attorney General Warns Seniors of Medicare Scam
Pennsylvania's attorney general warns seniors about unrequested medical equipment sent so scammers can bill Medicare.