Grandparent and family emergency scams on the rise again - ConsumerAffairs

In the last year since ConsumerAffairs first reported on the anticipated threat of voice cloning, the grandparent scam has become so convincing that a man fatally shot an Uber driver because he ... Read More

BBB CONSUMER TIPS: Scam alert: 'Grandma, help!' Emergency scams take advantage of loved ones | News | postandcourier.com

Emergency scams, sometimes called "grandparent scams," prey on the willingness of an unsuspecting, worried individual to help friends and family in need. Often, they will impersonate their targets ... Read More

It's not your imagination. Scams are on the rise, including what might the scariest one.

It's not your imagination. Scam calls and texts are skyrocketing. Here are the ones right now to watch out for. Read More

Consumer Handbook: AI Grandparent & Emergency Scams

Emergency scams, sometimes called grandparent scams, take advantage of a person’s concern for their friends and family. In this scam, you get an urgent call, voicemail or text message from someone ... Read More

AI voice scams are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.

Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 ... Read More

Voice of the Consumer: The 'grandparent scam' hits again

The grandparent scam hits again. You may have seen this story on KKTV 11 News. This time, a father got a call about his daughter and nearly lost hundreds of dollars thinking she had been kidnapped. Read More

Consumer Advocate: Tips for spotting an emergency scam - South Bend Tribune

A twist on the emergency scam targets college students' loved ones. Emergency scams, sometimes called "grandparent scams," prey on the willingness of an unsuspecting, worried individual to help ... Read More

‘Grandparent scams’ cost seniors over $9.2M last year. Here’s how to protect yourself - National - Global News

2:32 Consumer Matters: Cracking down on scam calls A significant rise in so-called emergency or grandparent phone scams targeting Canadian seniors has prompted a warning from police and anti-fraud ... Read More

BBB warns residents about the rise in artificial intelligence used in emergency scams

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning residents about the rise in artificial intelligence used in emergency scams. BBB officials said emergency scams, sometimes called ... Read More

Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of

Brown says the most common scams targeting the elderly happen more often online. "They're (adults above 60 are) trying to use some of the tools that are available to them. Read More

Protect your family: tips to avoid the 'grandparent scam' preying on older Iowans - MSN

Iowans who suspect a grandparent scam should immediately report it to local law enforcement and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office at 1-888-777-4590 or online at iowaattorneygeneral.gov. Read More

Scams on the rise during holidays

It may be more blessed to give than to receive, but scammers don’t seem to agree as they ramp up efforts to take advantage of people during the holidays. Town of Orange Police Chief Jim Fenwick ... Read More