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Beware of Romance Scams: Repeat of a warning!

The statistics for 2021 aren’t in yet, but it’s known that financial losses from romance scams topped $300 million in 2020, up by 50% over the preceding year. So,...Read More

What Is Elder Financial Abuse and How Do You Help Prevent Scams?

Courtesy of Travelers Insurance Financial elder fraud has become a common concern for senior citizens and those who care for them. Fraudulent financial schemes aimed at older Americans have...Read More

5 Tips to Help Avoid Elder Financial Abuse

Courtesy of Travelers Insurance An estimated 37% of U.S. senior citizens have experienced some form of financial abuse.[1] These scams often originate through unsolicited phone calls, emails or in-person...Read More

Scams Targeting Seniors: How to Protect Yourself

Our ongoing focus on Elder Fraud and its impact on America’s Seniors has covered a number of areas in the past year, and we continue to seek ways to...Read More

Beware of Open Enrollment Scams!

This post appeared earlier today (November 4, 2021) as the headline post on our Social Security Report website, an AMAC Foundation leading topical website designed to keep constituents up-to-date...Read More

How Can We Help the Elderly Avoid Being Scammed? An Interview with a Travelers Investigative Services Expert

Courtesy of Travelers Insurance Financial exploitation of seniors is one of the fastest-growing forms of elder abuse in the nation, with the number of reported cases more than doubling...Read More

Common Financial Scams Against Seniors and What to Do If It Happens to You

Courtesy of Travelers Insurance What is Financial Fraud? If you think financial fraud only happens to wealthy people who are targeted by elaborate con schemes, think again. The truth...Read More

Seniors Are The ‘Target of Choice’ for COVID Scammers

Editorial Note: This article was posted April 23, 2021 as a press release on the AMAC.us website. It was written by AMAC Foundation board member John Grimaldi, and draws...Read More