Nuisance and Scam News

Fraud prevention for older adults works best when multiple safeguards operate together, because scammers often rely on persistence, emotional manipulation, and repeated contact to gain trust. In many cases, the...

Elder financial abuse is a serious concern in the United States, and many scams begin with unsolicited phone calls designed to manipulate or pressure older adults into revealing financial information....

Scam calls rarely occur randomly, because many fraud campaigns operate through automated systems that target large groups of numbers using predictable strategies. When families review blocked call activity, they can...

Across the United States, scam callers frequently use aggressive tactics that create fear, confusion, and urgency in order to pressure victims into immediate action. These calls sometimes convince older adults...

People experiencing memory decline may find it more difficult to recognise when a caller is attempting to manipulate them, particularly when scammers use convincing stories or urgent requests for help....

Scam callers often rely on urgency and confusion to keep victims engaged long enough to gather personal information or encourage financial transfers. Even a short conversation can provide scammers with...