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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.
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.
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.
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.
I received one of these myself. It looks official, threatens court consequences, and sends you to a fake payment link. Do not click it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scammers are calling people, claiming they missed jury duty and will be arrested unless they pay immediately. Hang up — it’s a scam.
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.
