Scammers target seniors by pretending to be their grandchild or another close relative in distress. The impersonator claims to be in urgent need of money for an emergency, such as a car accident, legal trouble, or medical issue.

Scammers pressures the victim to act quickly and keep the situation a secret, exploiting the grandparent’s love and concern for their family.

Scammers will impersonate Medicare representatives, healthcare providers, or insurance agents, and may offer fake services, or demand personal information like Social Security numbers or Medicare ID numbers.

These scams not only result in financial losses for the victims but also strain the Medicare system itself.

Scammers create a fake profile on a dating site or social media platform to establish a romantic relationship with a victim.

The goal is to exploit the victim’s emotions and manipulate them into sending money or personal information, ultimately resulting in financial loss and emotional distress for the victim.

Scammers trick individuals into downloading malicious software under the guise of legitimate programs or urgent security alerts.

Once the victim follows these instructions, they may unknowingly install malware that can steal personal information, lock them out of their computer, or demand a ransom to restore access.