Tag: Elder Fraud

  • Memphis Daughter Warns of Elder Fraud Risks

    Memphis Daughter Warns of Elder Fraud Risks

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    A daughter from Memphis is raising awareness about the growing threat of elder fraud, urging residents in the Mid-South to remain vigilant in safeguarding the financial accounts of their aging parents. LaToya Garth’s Disturbing Discovery LaToya Garth, a resident of Memphis, expressed shock and concern after discovering suspicious activity involving her 74-year-old mother’s bank account.…

  • FBI Report: Seniors Lose Billions to Scammers

    FBI Report: Seniors Lose Billions to Scammers

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    The FBI’s latest Elder Fraud Report reveals that seniors aged 60 and above suffered substantial financial losses in 2023, amounting to billions of dollars. Specifically, seniors lost a staggering $3.4 billion nationwide, with Georgia’s elderly population accounting for $92 million of those losses. Scam Victim’s Story: Joan Stone Joan Stone, a senior citizen, fell victim…

  • Seniors in 2023 Lost Billions to Scammers

    Seniors in 2023 Lost Billions to Scammers

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    The FBI’s latest report on elder fraud reveals staggering losses among seniors in 2023, highlighting the persistent threat posed by scammers. Seniors Across the Nation Targeted According to the FBI’s Elder Fraud Report, individuals aged 60 and above collectively lost a staggering $3.4 billion to scams in 2023. Georgia alone accounted for $92 million of…

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