Elder Fraud

Scams targeting seniors aren't just common — they're an industry. These articles investigate the tactics, the money, and the people behind them.

6 investigations published

Emily Compagno Scam: How to Spot Fake Investment Accounts

You see a message from Emily Compagno. The Fox News host is offering you a special investment opportunity—40% monthly returns, exclusive for viewers. The profile photo looks right. The account …

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Medical Alert Scam: 1 Billion Robocalls Selling Fake Free Medical Alerts

The Number One billion robocalls. Since 2012. Lifewatch, Inc. Owner: Evan Sirlin. That’s not a typo. One billion unsolicited calls to elderly consumers. The Target Most calls to numbers on …

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His Mailbox Was Full of Prizes. His Bank Account Was Empty.

An elderly father received the letter in December 2023. You’ve won $17.3 million in a sweepstake. He just needed to pay taxes first. The First Payment The letter looked official. …

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Field Notes: Disability Scam

106 Defendants, January 2014 Largest Social Security Disability Insurance fraud case ever prosecuted. 80 of them were retired police and fire department officers. NYPD. FDNY. Manhattan District Attorney indicted them …

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They Called Him Billy: Inside the Grandparent Scam Stealing Millions From America's Elderly

They Called Him Billy: Inside the Grandparent Scam Stealing Millions From America’s Elderly A week after it happened, the grandchildren were still trying to process it. Their grandparents — two …

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How to Avoid a Medicare Scam Before It Costs You Everything

How to Avoid a Medicare Scam Before It Costs You Everything The call looks real. The number on the screen says “Medicare” or your insurance company’s name. The voice on …

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