To what extent do you think these types of scams occur in your nation?

[Shavkat]

An FBI analysis released on April 30 shows that scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year. The report highlights an increase in losses through increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics to deceive the elderly into handing up their life savings.

 

[Sanjeev]

Here too online scams have become frequent. They target mostly the old or females and make them fools and get transferred their money online.

 

[Nite]

Rise in sophisticated scams is concerning, it presents an opportunity for communities and organizations to come together to empower our seniors with knowledge and resources.

 

[freelancermaria]

Online scams are increasing every day. They send links to your mobile number and email. Therefore, do not click on suspicious links at all.

 

[timewo]

A large number of indians are also losing money with the top tech, internet companies, some government agencies openly rewarding cheater housewives, mba, stock trader, lawyer and other frauds for online, financial fraud with government jobs in the indian internet sector.

 

[eldavis]

I think it is becoming a common thing these days. I have heard cases of people who have been scammed.

 

[King Belieal]

I don't know how elderly Americans fall victims to these scams if not that they are greedy.

 

[Nite]

Many scammers target vulnerable populations, including the elderly, by using tactics that exploit their trust, lack of technological knowledge, or desire for financial security.

 

[SHAHID987]

In my country, online scammers are very active. They first developed confidence by helping some people and just after then they demand some money. People think they will double it but they collect money and close their site.

 

[Nite]

Scammers frequently exploit people's trust and desperation, making it much important to stay alert and safeguard oneself against their tactics.