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Fake emergency scams are targeting the elderly

Fake emergency scams are targeting the elderly

Update: 2025-08-22
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Tommie Lee and Prez/CEO Jan Diaz of the BBB for Northern Indiana talk about a rise in those fake family emergency scams that force the elderly to make quick, expensive decisions..

Report suspicious, confusing, or misleading ads to BBB Ad Truth or report a scam with BBB ScamTracker.

If you have lost money, report it to FTC at Report Fraud.FTC.gov

For more information on consumer tips, visit BBB.org. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your story can help other consumers avoid similar scams.

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Fake emergency scams are targeting the elderly

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