Common Scams

Recognize the top scams targeting older adults today

Scammers are getting smarter, but so can you. Below are some of the most common scams reported by older adults — and how they work.

Medicare Scams

Fraudsters pretend to be Medicare representatives and ask for your Medicare number or offer fake services to bill the government.

You get a call or pop-up warning saying your computer is infected. They ask you to pay for fake tech support or give remote access.

Someone online pretends to fall in love, then starts asking for money due to an "emergency" or "travel" situation.

You get a call claiming your grandchild is in trouble and needs money urgently — often late at night to create panic.

You’re told you won a sweepstakes or prize — but first, you need to pay a "fee" or provide personal details to claim it.