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Scam Targeting Seniors

Woman says online romance left her nearly $35,000 in debt

  • Sep 10

Scammers target seniors, steal $100M+ through gold bar scheme

  • Aug 6

Retired couple speaks out after being scammed out of $845K

  • May 21

Bay Area retiree loses $500K to pig butcher scam despite son's pleas

  • Feb 19

Bay Area woman gets back $350K after life savings lost in crypto scam

  • Jan 13

AI-powered 'cloned voice' scams on the rise

  • Dec 18, 2025

Widow loses nearly $1M in crypto scheme, ChatGPT alerts her to scam

  • Dec 6, 2025

How hijacked phone number helped hackers steal $25K

  • Nov 26, 2025

Latest Videos

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SF retiree loses $500K life savings to pig butcher scam despite warnings from family, friends

  • Feb 19
5:56

Widow loses nearly $1M in crypto scheme, ChatGPT alerts her to scam

  • Dec 6, 2025
3:35

How hijacked phone number helped hackers steal $25K

  • Nov 26, 2025
7:11

Bay Area widower lured to fake romance, loses $1 million in 'wrong number' crypto scam

  • Oct 30, 2025
1:33

San Mateo police warn of scam targeting seniors at self checkouts

  • Aug 7, 2025
3:48

Another East Bay woman falls victim to 'grandson scam'

  • Jan 22, 2025
2:10

Authorities educate SF Chinatown seniors to prevent abuse

  • Jun 15, 2024
3:08

How scammers defrauded a senior advocate using hacked social media and stolen pictures

  • Dec 23, 2021

Latest Videos

5:26

SF retiree loses $500K life savings to pig butcher scam despite warnings from family, friends

  • Feb 19
5:56

Widow loses nearly $1M in crypto scheme, ChatGPT alerts her to scam

  • Dec 6, 2025
3:35

How hijacked phone number helped hackers steal $25K

  • Nov 26, 2025
7:11

Bay Area widower lured to fake romance, loses $1 million in 'wrong number' crypto scam

  • Oct 30, 2025
1:33

San Mateo police warn of scam targeting seniors at self checkouts

  • Aug 7, 2025
3:48

Another East Bay woman falls victim to 'grandson scam'

  • Jan 22, 2025
2:10

Authorities educate SF Chinatown seniors to prevent abuse

  • Jun 15, 2024
3:08

How scammers defrauded a senior advocate using hacked social media and stolen pictures

  • Dec 23, 2021

Latest Stories

Bay Area widower lured to fake romance, loses $1 million in 'wrong number' crypto scam

"That first initial part of falling in love with someone is always so exciting. And she started showing emotions and caring about me... it was very, very uplifting," the victim said of his developing relationship with the unknown texter.

  • Oct 30, 2025

San Mateo police warn of scam targeting seniors at self-service checkout lines

San Mateo police say that after the victim agrees to purchase the item, the scammers will then distract them and ring up several other items before running off.

  • Aug 7, 2025

Another East Bay woman falls victim to 'grandson scam,' loses $12,500

For the second time in four months, a senior at Rossmoor in Walnut Creek was targeted in the "grandson" scam. A caller pretending to be the victim's grandson said he's in jail and needs bail money, taking a total of $12,500 from the victim.

  • Jan 22, 2025

Financial elder abuse: Authorities educate SF Chinatown seniors to prevent loss

City, state and federal leaders came to San Francisco Chinatown to make sure elders understand the extent and impact of this abuse - especially financial abuse.

  • Jun 15, 2024

Get help with elder care

If you or a loved one needs help with issues like elder care, elder abuse, exploitation, neglect or mistreatment, here are some organizations that offer help and hope.

  • May 31, 2024