Imposter-Data-Spotlight-August-2025.pdf

Scammers are targeting older adults with false alarms and fake security alerts, convincing them to send money to thieves. Reports show a growing wave of scams aimed at retirees' life savings, with losses increasing fourfold from $10,000 to over $100,000. Scams often start with a lie that gets attention, such as:

• Someone is using your accounts
• Your information is being used for criminal activity
• There's a security problem with your computer

Scammers claim the only way out of the crisis is to follow their instructions, which includes sending money to the scammers. To stay vigilant and avoid these scams:

• Don't move money to "protect it"
• Hang up and verify with the company or agency directly
• Block unwanted calls