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Million Kids Exploited - Elder/Senior Online Scams
Online scams affect every one of us, however, some of the saddest and fastest growing crimes in the U.S.
involves older people who fall prey to new online relationships or offers that are just too good to be true. In fact, the Department of Justice states that online financial crimes affecting older people are up more than 11% in 2024.
There are many contributing factors. Almost everyone, including Grandma and Grandpa have online devices where they can be reached by total strangers all hours of the day and night. The year 2023 resulted in many third world countries receiving 5g high speed internet which gives immediate access to literally billions of people
around the world, especially for successful Americans with retirement accounts. And most apps and websites now have money processing capability which facilitates an easy transfer of American cash to foreign countries.
We explore the world of online scams that exploit
our older population. We will look at romance scams, timeshare scams, sexual blackmail, phishing scams, and scams involving a grandchild in need.
If you or someone you know is a victim of an online scam, STOP all communication immediately. Ask for help from a third party you trust. Never – ever give money to someone you meet online, regardless of how much they might care for them or you believe their story. Save all communications and if there is potential threat or blackmail, take the communications to your local
law enforcement agency.
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Online scams affect every one of us, however, some of the saddest and fastest growing crimes in the U.S.
involves older people who fall prey to new online relationships or offers that are just too good to be true. In fact, the Department of Justice states that online financial crimes affecting older people are up more than 11% in 2024.
There are many contributing factors. Almost everyone, including Grandma and Grandpa have online devices where they can be reached by total strangers all hours of the day and night. The year 2023 resulted in many third world countries receiving 5g high speed internet which gives immediate access to literally billions of people
around the world, especially for successful Americans with retirement accounts. And most apps and websites now have money processing capability which facilitates an easy transfer of American cash to foreign countries.
We explore the world of online scams that exploit
our older population. We will look at romance scams, timeshare scams, sexual blackmail, phishing scams, and scams involving a grandchild in need.
If you or someone you know is a victim of an online scam, STOP all communication immediately. Ask for help from a third party you trust. Never – ever give money to someone you meet online, regardless of how much they might care for them or you believe their story. Save all communications and if there is potential threat or blackmail, take the communications to your local
law enforcement agency.
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