Elder ScamsThe City of Pavia in Italy is intensifying efforts to prevent elder fraud by hosting six community seminars as part of an Interior Ministry initiative. The events will feature educational videos and role-playing exercises to help residents recognize and respond to fraud schemes, while also providing psychological support to victims.
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Elder ScamsA fraud ring posing as police and prosecutors targeted an 81-year-old man in Eskişehir, Turkey. The criminals called the elderly victim claiming he was involved in a theft case, then sent a female suspect to his home to collect his gold under the guise of an investigation. The suspect fled when the victim's grandson's father arrived, and police arrested her shortly thereafter.
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Elder ScamsBrazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has established the concept of "hyper-vulnerability" for elderly people in banking relationships since 2022, requiring financial institutions to provide enhanced protection and care. Common scams targeting seniors include fraudulent call centers, unauthorized loans, and transfers after digital fraud. Congress is considering legislation to accelerate refunds of stolen funds within 48 hours of fraud reporting.
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Elder ScamsA 78-year-old Moscow pensioner fell victim to an elaborate telephone scam, losing over 17.2 million rubles. Fraudsters initially gained trust by claiming meter seals needed inspection, then convinced her to "declare" her savings by transferring cash to a fake "declaration account."
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Elder ScamsTelephone scams targeting seniors in Chile have become increasingly sophisticated, leveraging leaked personal information to create more convincing frauds. According to a Kaspersky study, 61% of Chileans over 60 are unaware of recent data breaches, allowing cybercriminals to exploit this knowledge gap through social engineering tactics that use real personal details to impersonate banks, institutions, or family members.
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Elder ScamsTokyo police have identified a new scam targeting elderly residents where criminals impersonate police officers and provide fake "crime prevention guidance" to learn where valuables are stored. The perpetrators then use this information to burglarize homes when residents are away. Authorities warn that police never advise consolidating valuables in one location.
Read more →Elder ScamsAn 85-year-old pensioner in Voronezh, Russia lost over 5 million rubles to scammers in a multi-stage scheme that began with a fake call from a clinic. Fraudsters impersonating bank officials convinced the victim that his government services account was hacked and instructed him to withdraw cash in installments to protect his savings, leading to massive losses before bank staff intervened.
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Elder ScamsScammers in Germany's Iserlohn region are targeting seniors with shock call scams claiming relatives are hospitalized and demanding €30,000-€44,000 for medical costs. One elderly woman nearly handed over cash before her grandson discovered the fraud. Police warn that hospitals never demand payment over the phone and advise victims to hang up immediately.
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Elder ScamsAn elderly woman in Jiangsu Province, China was targeted by scammers impersonating police officers who falsely claimed her identity had been misused in a major criminal case. Threatened with legal penalties and pressured into secrecy, she attempted to withdraw 200,000 yuan in cash. Quick police intervention prevented the loss.
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Elder ScamsPolice in Hai Phong, Vietnam held an online scam prevention seminar for over 150 elderly residents. Officers presented common fraud tactics targeting seniors, including impersonation scams, fake links, and malicious app installations, while teaching practical defense strategies and the importance of verification before making financial transactions.
Read more →Elder ScamsGerman police in Krefeld have warned of a scam in which fraudsters impersonate police officers and call seniors, requesting valuables be handed over. The perpetrators target individuals from obituaries and spoof the police emergency number 110 on the caller display.
Read more →Elder ScamsItalian authorities have dismantled a nationwide elder fraud ring following investigations launched in January 2025. The criminal organization impersonated police officers over the phone, falsely claiming family members were involved in accidents or arrests to extort money and jewelry. Three arrests were made, 18 fraud cases confirmed, and approximately €50,000 recovered across multiple Italian regions.
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Elder ScamsPolice in Northern Kazakhstan's region launched three WhatsApp groups targeting seniors, educators, and healthcare workers to distribute daily alerts about online fraud schemes and prevention tips. With one in four remote fraud victims being pensioners, officers and prosecutors actively provide guidance to group members who suspect suspicious calls, messages, or links.
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Elder ScamsA couple in Argentina's Chubut province was arrested for attempted fraud and theft against an elderly person. The suspects posed as evangelical pastors to gain trust before requesting money, and in some cases, accompanied victims to banks to obtain loans. Police recovered 500,000 pesos in cash during a raid.
Read more →Elder ScamsAn elderly woman in Hubei Province, China fell victim to an impersonation scam where fraudsters posing as medical insurance and police officials threatened her with legal consequences and demanded she transfer her life savings. Thanks to quick police intervention and family support, the 870,000 yuan was saved from being stolen.
Read more →Elder ScamsPolice in Franconia, Germany are warning about a surge in fraud targeting elderly residents. Criminals are impersonating utility workers or tradespeople to gain entry to homes, then stealing cash and jewelry. Multiple incidents have been reported in recent weeks.
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Elder ScamsIndonesian police arrested two suspects who impersonated officials of the Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) and defrauded a 70-year-old man of approximately 3 billion rupiah. The perpetrators falsely claimed they could recover government-seized assets and stole cash and valuables from the victim.
Read more →Elder ScamsAn 88-year-old woman in Rome recognized a scam call claiming her daughter was involved in a serious crime and pretending to be a carabinieri officer. Rather than panic, she contacted police, and together they arrested a 20-year-old suspect caught attempting to collect fake ransom jewelry from her home.
Read more →Elder ScamsTwo elderly brothers in Pavia, Italy, nearly fell victim to a sophisticated phone fraud targeting their bank accounts. Scammers used phone number spoofing to impersonate their bank and claim their accounts were compromised by a cyber attack, demanding a €100,000 transfer. Police intervened in time after the bank detected the suspicious large transfer attempt, preventing the theft.
Read more →Elder ScamsA 62-year-old pensioner in Crimea fell victim to an organized scam lasting four months that resulted in the loss of approximately 14.5 million rubles. Scammers gradually built trust through a series of calls impersonating government officials before extracting the funds through an in-person cash handover at a park.
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