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September 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Big win for seniors! 🥳 House lawmakers have approved a bipartisan bill designed to protect older adults from financial fraud, bringing peace of mind and stronger safeguards for their savings. #ElderProtection #FinancialSecurity #BipartisanWin
House lawmakers approved a bipartisan bill to protect older adults from financial fraud
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July 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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South Dakota lawmakers are pushing for an additional investigator to tackle the alarming rise in elder fraud, a crisis that costs victims billions every year.

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State lawmakers push for additional investigators to combat elder fraud crisis
Attorney General seeks additional investigator to combat rising elder fraud cases effectively.
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January 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Congress is sounding the alarm on financial fraud, revealing shocking gaps in law enforcement and urgent calls for action to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

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Congress examines federal response to financial crime and elder fraud prevention efforts
Congress discusses streamlining reporting and enhancing law enforcement's role in fraud cases
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April 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Idaho's Senate is taking a stand against financial fraud, with House Bill 323 aiming to protect our vulnerable seniors from the alarming $21 million lost to scams last year.

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AARP Idaho urges support for elder fraud prevention bill in Senate committee
Lisa Anderson advocates for House Bill 323 to protect seniors from financial fraud during testimony
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March 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Maryland is taking a bold step to combat the exploitation of vulnerable adults by proposing a new bill that criminalizes the deceptive diversion of government benefits.

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Maryland lawmakers hear bill to criminalize diversion of government benefits
Supporters told the House Judiciary Committee Jan. 27 that HB 216 would close a gap in state law by creating a benefits-exploitation offense for knowingly diverting SSI, SSDI, SNAP or Medicaid; sponsor said an amendment scales penalties by the value lost.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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Scammers are ramping up their game with AI, but candidates in Newton City are stepping up to protect our seniors from these high-tech frauds.

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Candidates propose protections for seniors as AI ramps up scam risk
Both candidates said protecting older residents from increasingly sophisticated AI‑enabled scams is a priority: David Sollet previewed a pilot with an AI company; Marian Ryan urged safety checks at banks and stronger rules for Bitcoin kiosks.
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August 21, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Lake County residents are sounding the alarm as skyrocketing lot rents and exorbitant fees threaten their homes and livelihoods—will the Board of Supervisors step up to protect them?

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Residents tell Lake County supervisors pass‑through fees and repeated lot‑rent hikes are pushing people out of parks
Dozens of residents described repeated rent increases, pass‑through charges and threats to park closures during public comment, asking the board for immediate relief and for retroactive protections covering earlier hikes.
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August 20, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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A shocking $400 million was stolen from senior citizens across America by organized call-center scams, but law enforcement is on a mission to recover these funds and bring the perpetrators to justice.

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Agency official says call‑center scams took more than $400 million from seniors
An agency official said a New York field office investigation found call‑center operations that scammed senior citizens nationwide of 'over $400,000,000,' and that law enforcement has seized funds and intends to return them to victims.
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August 6, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Scams targeting seniors are skyrocketing, costing Americans billions and threatening the integrity of our capital markets—find out what lawmakers are doing to combat this crisis.

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House subcommittee hears bipartisan calls for faster detection, short holds and better coordination to curb investor fraud
Witnesses and members at the House Financial Services subcommittee hearing described an expanding, technology‑enabled scourge of investment fraud that disproportionately hits seniors; witnesses urged more information sharing, limited temporary holds on suspicious redemptions and stronger interagency cooperation.
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April 19, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Puerto Rico's aging population is set to soar, prompting urgent discussions on legal protections for seniors amid rising exploitation cases—are we doing enough to safeguard our elders?

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ARP and Justice Department Address Adult Guardianship Bill to Protect Vulnerable Seniors
ARP and Justice Department discuss legislation to enhance protections for vulnerable seniors.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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A staggering $158 billion was lost to fraud in 2023, with alarming schemes targeting vulnerable American retirees, prompting urgent calls for a national response.

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FBI's Brady Finta urges national response to epidemic of elder fraud scams
Brady Finta emphasizes the need for action against rising elder fraud cases linked to China.
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April 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Financial crimes against American retirees are on the rise, but a groundbreaking task force in San Diego offers a promising solution to combat this alarming trend.

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San Diego County Task Force showcases successful model for elder fraud prevention
Elder Justice Task Force demonstrates effectiveness in combating elder fraud through collaboration.
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April 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Urgent action is needed to combat the alarming rise of financial scams targeting American retirees, as proposed Elder Justice Task Forces could be key to safeguarding our seniors from international criminal networks.

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Retired FBI Agent Advocates for Elder Justice Task Forces to Combat Fraud
Mr. Finta proposes national elder justice task forces to address organized fraud against seniors.
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April 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Federal agencies are taking bold steps to combat the alarming rise of financial fraud targeting older Americans, as new regulations aim to close loopholes that scammers exploit.

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CFPB proposes regulation to combat elder fraud and protect seniors from scams
Federal agencies unite to address the surge of fraudulent schemes targeting older Americans.
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April 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Arizona lawmakers are sounding the alarm on a growing epidemic of elder fraud, revealing that thousands of retirees have been scammed out of millions by sophisticated Chinese criminal networks.

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Arizona lawmakers address rising elder fraud linked to Chinese criminal networks
Arizona legislators demand more resources to combat sophisticated elder fraud targeting seniors.
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April 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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As foreign adversaries increasingly exploit American freedoms through technology and scams targeting seniors, lawmakers are racing to pass critical legislation to safeguard our nation.

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Senators Rosen and O'Leary address AI threats and foreign exploitation of technology
Senators Rosen and O'Leary discuss AI risks, DeepSeek legislation, and foreign exploitation.
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April 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Lawmakers are taking a stand against the alarming surge of financial fraud targeting older Americans, launching new initiatives to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

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Congress introduces Guard Act to empower local law enforcement against senior fraud scams
Lawmakers aim to enhance local agency tools to combat scams targeting senior citizens nationwide.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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A staggering $61 billion was stolen from seniors in 2023 alone, prompting urgent discussions on innovative solutions to combat financial fraud.

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Iowa lawmakers introduce Guard Act to empower local police against financial fraud scams
Bipartisan Guard Act aims to enhance local law enforcement's tools against financial scams targeting seniors.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Miami has been labeled the fraud capital of the U.S., with scams costing residents a staggering $850 million—what's being done to protect vulnerable populations?

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Florida panel investigates Miami's ranking as top U.S. city for fraud cases
Panel discusses Miami's fraud issues costing over $850 million to residents.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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A new bill aims to hold thieves accountable for exploiting vulnerable adults, like the heartbreaking case of a son who stole $46,000 from his mother with dementia.

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Committee lays over bill to increase penalties for thefts targeting vulnerable adults
Representative Liebling told the committee a constituent’s adult son accessed a mother’s phone and stole about $46,000; she said current financial‑exploitation law requires a fiduciary duty and can leave cases charged only as theft, and her bill would increase penalties when an actor knows the victim is a vulnerable adult. The committee laid the bill over.
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March 11, 2026 at 4:16 AM
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Detective Jones is urging a ban on Bitcoin ATMs after scams targeting the elderly have cost Enid residents over $261,000 this year!

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Union police urge ban on cryptocurrency kiosks after scams target elderly
A police presenter told the Mayor and Board Commissioners that cryptocurrency kiosks (Bitcoin ATMs) have been used in at least 16 local frauds this year, costing Enid residents about $261,637 and disproportionately affecting people over 70; staff said state licensing rules are new and they will research legal authority and outreach options.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Enid is grappling with a surge in cryptocurrency-kiosk fraud, costing victims—many of them elderly—over $261,000 this year alone.

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Enid police report spike in Bitcoin-ATM fraud, urge temporary ban while law and case law develop
Detective Jones told the commission Enid has seen about 16 kiosk-related fraud cases this year totaling roughly $261,637, many involving older victims; he recommended a temporary ban while legal remedies and case law catch up, and staff said state statutes and new licensing rules complicate local bans.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Oklahoma's Senate Bill 949 is set to revolutionize the protection of vulnerable adults, but will it strike the right balance between safety and privacy?

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Senate debates SB949 to protect vulnerable adults from abuse
Senate examines amendments to improve protections for vulnerable adults in legal cases.
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March 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Adams County is taking a stand against elder abuse by officially recognizing June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, urging the community to protect its vulnerable seniors.

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Adams County declares June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Adams County proclaims June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to combat elder abuse.
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June 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM