Older Adults

How to Spot and Stop Social Media Scams: A Practical Guide Intro If you spend any time on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, you’ve likely seen posts offering unbelievable deals, romantic messages from strangers, or urgent pleas for help from a friend’s hacked account. These aren’t just annoyances — they’re part of a fast-growing wave of social media scams that cost Americans billions every year. According to the Federal Trade Commission, older Americans alone lost $2.4 billion to scams in 2024. And with scammers now using artificial intelligence to create fake voices, realistic profile pictures, and convincing messages, it’s getting harder to tell what’s real. ...

Fraud Alert for 50+: Impersonation and Tech Scams Are Surging—Here’s How to Stay Safe If you or someone you care for is over 50, it’s worth paying closer attention to scam warnings right now. Fraud cases targeting older adults are climbing sharply, especially scams that use technology to impersonate government agencies, tech support, or even family members. According to recent news reports from CBS News and AARP, the numbers are sobering: more than $258 million was stolen from Floridians aged 50 and older in 2025 alone, and impersonation scams have surged 148 percent nationally, making them the single most common fraud type. ...

Fraud Surge Targets Adults Over 50: How to Spot and Stop Tech Scams If you are over 50, the odds that a scammer will call, email, or text you this year are higher than ever. Reports from CBS News and AARP in April 2026 show a sharp increase in fraud cases targeting older adults, with criminals relying on technology to impersonate trusted organizations and trick people into sending money or sharing personal information. ...

Fraud Surge Targeting Older Adults: How to Protect Yourself from Tech Scams Introduction Scammers are increasingly reaching older Americans through phones, emails, and computers. Recent reports from CBS News and AARP show that fraud targeting people over 50 is climbing sharply, with impersonation scams now the most common type. In Florida alone, more than $258 million was stolen from older adults in 2025. While no one is immune, knowing the tactics and taking simple precautions can make a real difference. ...

Fraud Surge Targeting Older Adults: How to Spot Tech Scams Before You Lose Money Fraud cases involving phone calls, texts, and emails are rising sharply among people aged 50 and older. Recent reports from CBS News and AARP show that losses in Florida alone topped $258 million in 2025, and impersonation scams — where someone pretends to be a government agency, a tech company, or a family member — increased 148% compared to the previous year. If you or someone you care for is in this age group, it’s worth understanding what’s driving this wave and how you can reduce the risk. ...