Scams Fraud · 7 min
New York Seniors Lost $100 Million to Gold Bar Scammers in 2026
While online fraud dominates headlines, a physical scam targeting older adults with elaborate impersonations is costing life savings.
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Scams Fraud.
Every Perch story, ranked by date. Plain-English reporting on the second half of life. 13 stories indexed.
Scams Fraud · 7 min
FBI: Elder Fraud Losses Explode to $7.7 Billion in 2025, Up 59%
New data reveals a staggering surge in financial crimes targeting Americans 60 and older, with average victim losses reaching nearly $40,000.
Scams Fraud · 7 min
MyChart Medicare Kit Scams Cost Seniors Millions in 2026
University Health warns of sophisticated phishing attacks impersonating familiar healthcare portals to steal sensitive patient data.
Scams Fraud · 7 min
FBI Warns of $7.5 Billion Elder Fraud; Victims Targeted Repeatedly
Conventional wisdom suggests seniors are simply forgetful, but the FBI's latest report reveals a more sinister pattern of repeated exploitation.
Scams Fraud · 7 min
AI Voice Scams Target Seniors, Costing Billions Beyond Their Years
Sophisticated impersonations are tricking older adults into handing over life savings, prompting urgent warnings from county officials.
Scams Fraud · 7 min
FBI Warns: Elder Fraud Cost $7.5 Billion in 2025, Victims Targeted Repeatedly
The conventional narrative lets seniors off the hook. The real fix is a proactive financial step most families haven't taken.
Scams Fraud · 7 min
AI Cruise Scams Use Deepfakes to Steal Billions from Seniors in 2026
The era of simple phishing is over; fraudsters are now cloning voices and creating fake profiles to emotionally manipulate older travelers into unusual payments
Scams Fraud · 7 min
FBI Warns AI Scams Will Cost Americans $7.5 Billion in 2025
Sophisticated AI-driven fraud is increasingly targeting older adults, making detection harder than ever.
Scams Fraud · 7 min
Gold Bar Scammers Target Older Adults with $100 Million Heist
New York authorities warn of sophisticated impersonation schemes draining life savings.
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Medicare Card Scammers Target Seniors with Fake Card Offers, Stealing $1,200
The New York StateWide Senior Action Council highlights August's 'Fraud of the Month,' revealing how thieves exploit Medicare beneficiaries' trust to access the
Scams Fraud · 7 min
Ramsey County Seniors Lost $1.2 Million to AI Scams Since August 1
Sophisticated voice-cloning technology is supercharging old grandparent schemes, leaving older adults vulnerable to unprecedented financial losses.
Scams Fraud · 7 min
New York Scammers Raked in $100 Million with a 'Gold Bar Protection' Scam
A sophisticated con game is convincing seniors to trade their life savings for a metal that offers no real security.
Scams Fraud · 7 min
$7.7 Billion Lost to Elder Fraud in 2025: AI Scams Are Just the Start
The FBI's staggering figures reveal a threat far more sophisticated and pervasive than conventional crime reports suggest, demanding a new level of awareness fo