Elder ScamsTurin police arrested a 47-year-old Italian man for burglary after he posed as a heating technician to defraud a 75-year-old woman. He convinced her to collect jewelry and cash under the pretense of checking for negative influences on inspection equipment, then fled with valuables worth approximately €15,000. Police recovered all stolen items immediately after his arrest.
Read more →Elder ScamsItalian authorities arrested a young couple for attempting an elder fraud scam in Padua. The suspects tricked an 82-year-old man into going to a police station while an accomplice attempted to break into his home. Quick action by carabinieri prevented the theft and led to arrests.
Read more →Elder ScamsItalian Carabinieri in the Frascati area arrested a 21-year-old suspect attempting to defraud elderly residents using the 'fake police officer' scam technique. The swift response by the police central operations unit prevented financial loss and uncovered evidence of an organized targeting system.
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Elder ScamsA German bank executive discusses the increasing fraud targeting seniors and prevention strategies. The article covers methods banks recommend to protect elderly customers from scams and provides guidance on self-defense against fraudulent schemes.
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Elder ScamsBeijing police warn of increasing scams targeting elderly residents who own landline phones. Fraudsters impersonate children, claiming to have caused traffic accidents and needing cash for settlements. By exploiting hearing difficulties and family anxiety, criminals arrange to pick up cash in person to avoid online payment tracking. Police urge elderly people to verify by calling children directly before handing over money.
Read more →Elder ScamsItalian police in Cassino arrested a 31-year-old woman from Naples for defrauding an elderly resident using the classic fake carabiniere scheme. The suspect convinced the victim to hand over jewelry worth significant value under the pretense of authentication, but police intervention prevented the theft and recovered all stolen items.
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Elder ScamsA 48-year-old man from eastern France has been arrested for defrauding elderly residents using payment terminals. He posed as representatives of construction companies and promised rewards of €150, then used the payment device to withdraw much larger amounts directly from victims' bank accounts. The scheme targeted seniors aged 70-94 and resulted in over €26,000 in losses across 16 cases.
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Elder ScamsThree men were arrested in Chiasso, Switzerland, suspected of defrauding elderly victims using a "fake grandson" scam. Posing as grandchildren needing urgent medical treatment, they pressured victims into sending large sums of cash and valuables. Following a report from a victim's family member on September 21, police recovered cash and valuables from the suspects' vehicle and prevented additional attempted frauds.
Read more →Elder ScamsIn Gladbeck, Germany, a man impersonating a water utility worker gained entry to a senior woman's home by claiming to check water pressure. While the woman was in the bathroom turning water on and off, jewelry disappeared from her bedroom. Police suspect a second accomplice and warn residents about this common scam targeting elderly people.
Read more →Elder ScamsShock call fraud is surging in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, targeting elderly citizens with increasingly sophisticated tactics. Losses reached over 1.6 million euros in 2025, with 2026 showing an 80% increase in cases and damage amounts nearly doubling. Police are intensifying public awareness campaigns to help seniors recognize and resist these emotionally manipulative scams.
Read more →Elder ScamsAn elderly resident in Genoa, Italy was defrauded through a fake family emergency scheme involving a fabricated jewelry robbery. Scammers convinced the victim that a relative was involved in a theft and demanded money and valuables to resolve the situation. Police tracked the suspects using surveillance footage and recovered approximately 10,000 euros in gold and jewelry.
Read more →Elder ScamsA 25-year-old woman has been arrested in southern Italy for her role in an elaborate scam targeting an elderly woman. The suspect and accomplices used the classic "fake police officer" technique to convince the victim that her car was involved in a jewelry robbery, ultimately stealing approximately 15,000 euros worth of gold jewelry from her home.
Read more →Elder ScamsFree public information sessions are being held in Germany to help seniors recognize and prevent common scams such as grandparent scams and shock calls. Retired police officer Bernd Kundt will share practical insights on perpetrator tactics, warning signs, and protective measures.
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Elder ScamsA 74-year-old woman in Norilsk, Russia, lost over 14 million rubles after receiving a Telegram message allegedly from her former school. Scammers impersonated government officials, including Rosfinmonitoring staff and an FSB officer, creating false scenarios about compromised accounts and urgent fund transfers to "secure accounts." The fraud escalated over several days, resulting in the woman transferring the entire sum before authorities recovered approximately 2.8 million rubles through court proceedings.
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Elder ScamsRetirees in Buenos Aires are being targeted by scammers impersonating employees of IPS and IOMA pension institutions, claiming they have won prizes or gifts. The fraudsters aim to steal personal and banking information through phone calls, WhatsApp messages, and emails.
Read more →Elder ScamsItalian State Police in Mesagne have launched an awareness campaign called "Safer Together" to protect elderly citizens from fraud. From early October through mid-November, officers will distribute informational brochures at local churches after liturgical services to educate seniors about self-protection measures.
Read more →Elder ScamsPolice and senior advisory services in Gummersbach, Germany held a fraud prevention campaign on Senior Day to educate elderly citizens about shock call scams. Experts emphasized that hanging up immediately and calling police is the most effective defense against this growing threat targeting older adults.
Read more →Elder ScamsLa Spezia, in northern Italy, has launched its third year of an official anti-fraud program targeting elderly citizens. Funded by the Interior Ministry, the initiative establishes dedicated listening centers and neighborhood patrols to combat increasingly sophisticated scams. The program combines public awareness education with direct social support to help vulnerable seniors.
Read more →Elder ScamsA 90-year-old pensioner died in his home in Terni, Italy during an apparent scam attempt targeting his son. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into unintentional homicide and attempted fraud, believing the elderly man's death resulted from shock and stress caused by the fraudulent scheme.
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Elder ScamsThe Procon of Cariacica, Brazil's consumer protection authority, has released practical guidance to help elderly citizens avoid online scams as digital transactions and social media usage increase among seniors. Common schemes include fake Pix transfer requests, fraudulent banking messages, and suspicious loan offers, with authorities emphasizing the importance of verifying identities and never sharing banking credentials online.
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