"My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most ...

A 90-year-old lost $20,000 to a tech support scam. Learn how criminals trick older adults, the warning signs, and how to stay safe online. Phyllis Weisberg, 90, never thought she’d fall for a scam.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Technical support scams can happen to anyone, but according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), about 60% of the victims are elderly. PCSD recently helped a ...

1. Tech Support Scam: This is the most common scam targeting older adults. Fraudsters pose as IT specialists from well-known companies like Microsoft or Apple, often using pop-up alerts, emails or ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? — Almost 80 Dear ...

Credit card scams are getting more sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence, but the way to protect yourself ...

Dear Almost, Your kids’ concerns are well-founded. Financial fraud is a massive and rapidly growing problem for older Americans. In 2024 alone, scams cost older adults an estimated $81.5 billion, ...