Nuisance and Scam News

Retirees are among the most frequently targeted groups for phone scams because scammers often assume they have savings, retirement income, home equity, or more time available to engage in conversations....

Households with vulnerable adults often face unique challenges when it comes to phone safety, because scammers frequently target individuals who may experience cognitive decline, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, social...

Few scam tactics create panic faster than a caller claiming that a bank account has been compromised, frozen, hacked, or targeted by fraud, because these calls are specifically designed to...

Many households still rely on landlines for everyday communication, healthcare coordination, emergency contact, and staying connected with family, especially older adults who feel more comfortable with familiar technology than smartphones...

Not all scam callers sound aggressive, threatening, or urgent at the beginning, because many modern phone scams start with friendliness, casual conversation, and gradual trust-building designed to make the target...

For many families, helping aging parents stay independent is not only about physical safety or healthcare support, because emotional confidence, communication, routine, and freedom from constant stress also play a...