Consumer Protection · 7 min
IRS 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' Scam Targets Seniors with Fake Deduction Enrollment
Don't fall for urgent calls demanding payment for tax benefits; legitimate deductions require no fees.
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Consumer Protection.
Every Perch story, ranked by date. Plain-English reporting on the second half of life. 89 stories indexed.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
AI-Powered Fake Travel Sites Are Targeting Retirees With 'Too Good to Be True' Deals
Sophisticated scams are using artificial intelligence to create convincing booking sites, preying on older travelers' dreams of affordable getaways.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Your Grandparents Aren't Just Forgetful, They're Being Robbed
The latest federal report confirms a tidal wave of financial fraud targeting seniors, and the numbers are staggering.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Elder Fraud Isn't Fading: 2025 Sees Record $7.7 Billion Lost to AI Scams
Forget the notion of dwindling threats; seniors are facing an escalating wave of sophisticated digital deception, with AI voice cloning and government impersona
Consumer Protection · 7 min
IRS Warns: 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Senior Tax Break is a New Scam Magnet
Don't fall for 'enrollment fees' or 'urgent calls' promising easy money; the IRS says it's a trap.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
IRS Scammers Exploit New Senior Tax Break with AI Voice Clones
Don't let a fake 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' deduction cost you your savings.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Beyond 'Grandma Got Scammed': New AI Travel Scams Target Savvy Seniors
Forget obvious tricks; sophisticated digital impersonation and urgency tactics are draining accounts.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Airport Scammers Now Use AI Voices and Fake Wi-Fi to Target Seniors
Forget the tired tales of overheard conversations; today's airport cons are far more sophisticated and terrifyingly personal.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Beyond the Deepfake: Seniors Face Old-School Scams at the Pump and the Door
AARP Maine sounds alarm on credit card skimming and utility fraud, proving cybercriminals aren't just after your passwords.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Don't Believe the Government: Your Loved Ones Aren't Really Calling You
Scammers are weaponizing AI voice cloning and impersonating officials to fleece seniors out of billions. Here's how to fight back.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Elder Fraud Losses Skyrocket 59% to $7.7 Billion, Defying Official Claims of Success
The Justice Department's alarming new figures reveal that current anti-scam efforts are woefully inadequate against evolving AI-powered threats.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
AI Scams Aren't Just for the 'Less Tech-Savvy' – They're Costing Seniors Billions
Deepfakes and voice cloning are sophisticated tools targeting older adults, shattering the myth of simple cons.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Billions Stolen from Medicare: The Healthcare Fraud Takedown You Haven't Heard About
While headlines focus on AI scams, a massive Justice Department bust reveals billions in healthcare fraud, directly impacting seniors' vital programs.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Justice Department's '59% Surge' Warning: Scammers Now Use AI to Mimic Your Loved Ones
Forget grandparents being tricked by Nigerian princes; the new threat is a chillingly familiar voice asking for money.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Romance Scammers Master AI: 11 Million Americans 50+ Targeted, Few Report Losses
New AARP research reveals a disturbing trend where sophisticated AI tactics are defrauding older adults, yet the true scale of the problem remains hidden.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
FBI's $7.7 Billion Elder Fraud Warning: AI Isn't the Villain, Your Urgency Is
The latest FBI report reveals a disturbing surge in scams targeting seniors, but the real threat isn't just technology – it's the emotional pressure that makes
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Beyond the Obvious: New Travel Scams Target Over-50s with Sophistication
Forget the 'fake watch' hustle; today's scams involve digital trickery and rental car fine print.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Elder Fraud Ring Leader Admits $65 Million Scheme; AI Voice Cloning Now Mainstream Threat
While a major bust brings a $65 million fraud ring to justice, the evolving tactics used, including AI voice cloning, signal a new era of sophisticated elder ta
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Gold Bars, AI Voices: The New Sophistication of Scams Targeting Our Parents
Forget simple phishing. A recent arrest reveals a complex plot leveraging technology and physical asset transfers to defraud seniors.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
AARP's 'Recall Scam' Warning Misses the Real AI Threat to Your Savings
While familiar tricks persist, a silent, sophisticated wave of AI-powered fraud is already here, and older adults are prime targets.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
AARP's 'Recall Scam' Warning Isn't New, But AI Makes It More Dangerous
The same old tricks are getting a high-tech upgrade, and seniors are the prime targets for sophisticated voice-cloning fraud.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
New Law Lets Your Bank Pause Suspicious Drains on Your Nest Egg
Finally, a bipartisan bill gives financial advisors a crucial tool to fight elder financial abuse before it's too late.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Telehealth Scams: How AI Voice Cloning Is Now Targeting Your Medicare
Forget phishing emails. The latest wave of fraud uses sophisticated tech to steal your health insurance data and bill you for phantom treatments.
Consumer Protection · 7 min
Vacation Deception: How Travel Scammers Exploit Your Golden Years Dreams
Forget dusty brochures; today's travel scams are digital, sophisticated, and targeting seniors with irresistible fake deals.