Scammers are targeting older Americans by impersonating police officers or government agencies like the IRS, demanding money or personal information. Fraudsters exploit vulnerabilities and isolation, especially among seniors. Authorities are warning the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
The Internal Revenue Service (#IRS) warned about scams targeting seniors in the lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. https://t.co/pevrywX6aG
Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, #FBI Boston is highlighting the growing number of reported elder fraud cases. Learn how scammers are targeting your loved ones & how to report elder fraud to the #FBI: https://t.co/ZWvuWqrMht #StopElderFraud https://t.co/r5vjMQK5G7
Stay vigilant! Social engineering scams are the hardest to detect because scammers go to great lengths to appear legitimate. Always assume that those random DMs are someone trying to steal your money. https://t.co/fPh0p0IXWu
Beware of scammers pretending to be from a government agency such as the #IRS. Demands for personal information, credit or debit card numbers over the phone, email or social media are scams. See: https://t.co/SUyzJgBvOf #TaxSecurity #NBAFinals https://t.co/sQ2zLnCupk
June 15 is #ElderAbuseAwarenessDay. Fraudsters often target older Americans as they typically have more money saved than younger people and might feel isolated, or have other vulnerabilities. Learn more: https://t.co/JIcr5huHO6 #WEAAD #SlamTheScam https://t.co/HOZHuBPE6y
Heads up: Scammers are impersonating police officers and demanding money. https://t.co/90sJVIfVus