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So far this is week, we’ve addressed a variety of elder Fraud issues, ranging from the scams spawned in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the flow of...Read More

Internet Crime: Who’s Affected?

Today’s post in the Elder Fraud series focuses on victim demographics, as reported in the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Report, specifically the age groups targeted and...Read More

FBI: Internet Crime up Almost 70% in 2020

The second post in our Elder Fraud series takes a look at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, providing general information on the types of internet-based crimes facing everyone...Read More

FBI.gov: Beware of Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day

MEMPHIS, TN—Many romance scammers promise love, passion, and a lifetime of happiness, but in reality, they are looking for victims to rob of their savings. The FBI Memphis Field...Read More

MEDICARE.GOV Alert

Last week, the AMAC Foundation became aware of an important alert message issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In case you’re not subscribed to receive these...Read More

COVID-19 Scams: Be Aware, Be Careful, Be On the Lookout!

In the smokey haze of the pandemic, we see a landscape dotted with dishonesty admid the many heroic instances of personal bravery. That’s unfortunate (a massive understatement), but it...Read More

The Ultimate Internet Safety Guide for Seniors

(Source: www.safetydetectives.com. Reposted with full permission.) Every year, seniors are scammed out of tens of billions of dollars, money they’ve spent their entire lives saving only to have it...Read More

It’s National Consumer Protection Week!

President Trump has proclaimed March 1-7 as National Consumer Protection Week for 2020, and has outlined the commitments his Administration has made to protecting the the consuming public, including...Read More

Vacation Planning Time is Here…But Be Careful! The Crooks Are Out in Full Force!!

It’s still early in the year, but many folks are actively looking ahead to where they’ll be vacationing this year. Perhaps a cruise to the Caribbean, maybe a European...Read More