Tag: elder_fraud
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FBI Warns Americans of Rising Elder Fraud Ahead of Awareness Day
The FBI is urging vigilance against elder fraud, reporting $7.7 billion in losses in 2025, a 37% increase. Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the agency highlights common scams and offers protection tips, emphasizing daily awareness…
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalSocial Issues Elder FraudFBIScamsFinancial CrimeWorld Elder Abuse Awareness DayInternet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)Consumer Protection
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Jamaican National Pleads Guilty in Arizona Elder Fraud Scheme
Sherwayne Benjamin Bellinfantie, a Jamaican national, pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud conspiracy, targeting an 85-year-old Arizona resident in a romance and lottery scam, resulting in a $469,302 loss.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessEconomySocial IssuesLegal Sherwayne Benjamin BellinfantieArizonaElder FraudLottery ScamRomance ScamExtraditionMail and Wire FraudFBI
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 15½ Years for Elder Gold Bar Fraud Conspiracy
An Illinois man received a 15½-year prison sentence for his role as a courier in an elder fraud conspiracy involving over $6 million in gold bars and cash, targeting victims aged 61 to 80.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial Issues Elder FraudSyed M. MakkiGold BarsFinancial FraudKansas CityIllinoisFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI