Someone Telling You What to Say to Your Bank? Stop the Transfer
A caller who coaches your answers to a bank or broker may be steering you around fraud safeguards. Stop and speak privately with your financial institution.
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Update: Fake Police and Government Officials Are Stealing Billions
Fake officials use threats, spoofed numbers, convincing documents, and even AI video. Learn the PAUSE signs and how to verify safely.
Read Alert →Check Your Medicare Statement for Equipment You Never Received
Unexpected medical equipment on your Medicare statement may be fraud. Here is how to review the charge and report it safely.
Read Alert →If Someone Offers to “Protect” Your Money by Moving It, Hang Up
Scammers posing as bank or government employees may tell you to move your savings to keep it safe. Hang up and call your bank directly using a trusted number.
Read Alert →Scam Alert: Fake Court or Jury-Duty Calls
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement and claiming that someone missed court or jury duty. Learn the warning signs and how to stay safe.
Read Alert →Paying a Bill Online? The First Search Result May Be an Impostor
The FTC warns that paid search ads can look like a company's official payment page while sending you to an unrelated service that may charge surprise fees. Use a trusted bill, statement, bookmark, or typed web address instead.
Read Alert →If a Caller Says You Won a Lottery But Must Pay Fees First, Hang Up
A July 22 Justice Department case is a fresh reminder of an old scam: criminals call older adults claiming they won a lottery, then demand taxes or fees before the prize can be released. Real prizes do not work that way.
Read Alert →FBI Warning: Fake IC3 Helpers Are Using Deepfake Videos and Spoofed Websites
The FBI says scammers are pretending to be the IC3 and FBI personnel to trick past victims into losing even more money. Some are using AI-made videos and fake websites that look official.
Read Alert →If They Insist on Gift Cards, Crypto, or a Bank Transfer, It Is a Scam
The FTC says the fastest way to spot many scams is to notice how someone demands payment. If they push gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, payment apps, or bank transfers, stop right there.
Read Alert →A Free IRS IP PIN Can Help Block Tax Identity Theft Before Filing Season
The IRS said on July 16 that taxpayers can request a free Identity Protection PIN to help stop someone else from filing a federal tax return in their name. It is a simple extra step that can matter long before next spring.
Read Alert →If You Get a Data Breach Notice This Week, Do These Three Things First
A new South Carolina consumer warning says more than 1.1 million residents were affected by reported security breaches in the first half of 2026. The message is broader than one state: if a breach notice shows up in your mailbox or inbox, move quickly instead of setting it aside.
Read Alert →If a Postcard Promises "Extra VA Benefits," Do Not Call the Number on It
VA says scammers are mailing fake "Veterans Savings Program" postcards that promise extra benefits or payments, then pushing people to call and hand over private information. If you or your spouse receives one, treat it like a phishing attack on paper.
Read Alert →If a Caller Tells You To Withdraw Cash and Mail It, Stop There
Federal prosecutors described a fresh elder-fraud case on June 30 involving scammers who posed as tech support, government workers, or bank employees and then told victims to mail large amounts of cash. If anyone tells you to hide cash in a package and send it, treat that as a scam.
Read Alert →When Looking for Medicare or Health Insurance Online, Do Not Trust the Top Result
The FTC warned in June that paid search ads can send people to lookalike health insurance and Medicare sites that are not official government pages. Before you type in personal information, check for the small "Ad" label and make sure the address ends in .gov.
Read Alert →If a Website "CAPTCHA" Tells You to Press Windows + R, Close It Immediately
The FTC says scammers are copying familiar "prove you're human" screens and tricking people into pasting hidden commands into their own computers. If a pop-up asks you to press Windows + R, paste something, or "verify" by running commands, it is not a real CAPTCHA.
Read Alert →Medicare Recipients: Watch for Fake Hospice Sign-Ups and "Free Home Service" Offers
The FBI is warning that some Medicare recipients are being signed up for hospice care they do not need, sometimes without fully understanding what they agreed to. Be cautious of anyone offering free home services in exchange for signing forms.
Read Alert →A New Scam Warning from Google: Fake Government Calls and QR-Code Phishing Are Getting More Convincing
Google's latest scam advisory warns about more sophisticated phishing, fake government messages, and high-pressure calls that try to steal money or login information. The safest response is still simple: pause, verify, and do not move money under pressure.
Read Alert →Fake Online Pharmacies Are Offering Prescription "Deals" That Can Put Your Money and Health at Risk
Scam pharmacy websites, text messages, and social media ads may promise cheap prescriptions without a doctor visit. Some steal your payment information, while others sell fake, expired, mislabeled, or unsafe medicine.
Read Alert →AI Voice-Cloning “Grandparent Scam”: If a Loved One Calls in Trouble, Verify First
Scammers can now use AI to make a phone call sound like a real child or grandchild. If someone calls in a panic asking for money, hang up and verify.
Read Alert →Fake “Kansas Superior Court” Traffic Ticket Texts Are a Scam
I received one of these myself. It looks official, threatens court consequences, and sends you to a fake payment link. Do not click it.
Read Alert →That "Your Android Phone Has a Virus!" Pop-Up Is a Scam — Here's the Right Way to Make It Go Away
Fake warnings dressed up to look like official Google security alerts are tricking seniors into installing spy apps or calling fake support lines. Here's how to shut them down safely.
Read Alert →FBI Warns: Thieves Are Fishing Checks Out of Mailboxes — Here's How to Stop Them
Criminals are stealing paid bills from blue USPS boxes, "washing" the ink off your checks, and rewriting them for thousands of dollars. Seniors are the top target.
Read Alert →IRS Just Published Its "Dirty Dozen" Scam List — Here's What to Watch Out For Right Now
With Tax Day just behind us, scammers haven't slowed down. The IRS released its annual list of the 12 most dangerous tax scams of 2026 — and several are directly targeting older adults.
Read Alert →Social Security Is Warning Retirees About 3 New Phone Scams This Month
The Social Security Administration has issued an urgent alert about a sharp rise in impersonation scams targeting retirees in April 2026. Here's exactly what to watch for.
Read Alert →Callers Threatening Arrest for “Missed Jury Duty” Are Scammers — Hang Up Immediately
Scammers are calling people, claiming they missed jury duty and will be arrested unless they pay immediately. Hang up — it’s a scam.
Read Alert →Fake “Unpaid Ticket” Texts Are Spreading Across the Country — Don’t Click the Link
A wave of fake “unpaid ticket” texts is targeting people across the U.S. The message is fake — delete it and don’t click the link.
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