Scam Targeting Seniors

Arrests in scam targeting seniors; other victims urged to come forward

May 22

Retired couple speaks out after being scammed out of $845K

May 21

Fake utility worker accused of scamming seniors out of thousands

Investigators say the suspect has victimized at least four older adults over the past three weeks, using the ruse of working for the city's water department before entering homes and carrying out thefts.

Jun 10

'Gold bar' scam cost Delco seniors more than $3M, police say

Apr 24

Suspect impersonated FBI agent, scammed 72-year-old out of $13,000: DA

Apr 20

Police warn of bold scam after fake bank caller sends courier for cash

Mar 25

California widower loses $1M to 'wrong number' crypto romance scam

Oct 31, 2025

PCA holds informational event to protect seniors from scams and fraud

Jun 20, 2024

Americans older than 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023: FBI

May 1, 2024

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PCA holds informational event to protect seniors from scams and fraud

Jun 20, 2024

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Pottsville woman sentenced in 'Grandparents Scheme'

Dec 3, 2019

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"Grandma Scam" arrests in New Castle County

Apr 1, 2019

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VIDEO: Campaign aims to protect senior citizens from scammers

Jun 17, 2015

Latest Stories

New Jersey duo arrested after $100,000 romance scam leaves 74-year-old dead

A New Jersey pair was arrested earlier this month after extorting a 74-year-old victim in Tennessee out of $100,000, according to authorities.

Dec 2, 2023

Romance scam: Widow swindled out of life savings, finds out she has no home or companion

Finding love cost a widow more than $70,000. After losing her life savings, she's sharing her story to try and save others from the same emotional and financial heartbreak.