New Yorkers put on notice after feds bust illegal Chinese scammers targeting seniors
BUFFALO — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is warning New Yorkers after three illegally present Chinese nationals were arrested for targeting elderly victims in financial fraud schemes, collectively attempting to steal over…
New Jersey is second most expensive state for seniors looking to retire
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey may offer some of the happiest later-life experiences for older adults, but when it comes to affordability, the Garden State ranks near the bottom. A new study…
Queens bogus roofer tried to cash in on seniors with $129K insurance fraud
MINEOLA, NY — A Queens man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to swindle an elderly Nassau County couple out of $129,000 by drastically inflating a roofing repair quote and…
Toms River Township Delivers Thanksgiving Meals to Homebound Seniors
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Senior Center and Mayor Dan Rodrick’s office partnered on Tuesday to deliver Thanksgiving meals to homebound seniors in the community, spreading holiday cheer ahead of…
Fair Lawn police warn seniors about rising scam threats
FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department hosted an informational session at the local Senior Center to educate older residents on how to avoid becoming victims of scams. Captain Dawicki…
Two New York Residents Sentenced in Elder Fraud Scheme Targeting Michigan Seniors
HICKSVILLE, NY — Two New York residents have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme that stole over $11 million from elderly victims across several states,…
Schenectady Police Warn of Scams Targeting Seniors
SCHENECTADY, NY—The Schenectady Police Department has reported a surge in scams aimed at seniors over the past month. Victims are typically contacted via computer, being misled either about owing money to resolve…
Burlington County Offers Cooling Fans For Seniors Ahead of Heat Wave
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – With temperatures forecasted to soar past 90 degrees this week, the Burlington County Office on Aging is distributing free 20-inch box fans to senior citizens at risk of…
Boston Police Officers Have Coffee With A Cop Session for Seniors
Boston, MA – The District E-5 Community Service Office attended the Senior Center Pilot overseen by ETHOS for their weekly coffee hour with the seniors. Officers distributed safety whistles to participants and…
Got a Pool Table You Don’t Want? Toms River Seniors Could Use It
Toms River Senior Center Seeks Pool Table Donations TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Senior Center is requesting donations of pool tables and billiard accessories in great condition. The Township offers…
Providence Man Sentenced for Scamming Rhode Island and Massachusetts Seniors
Vidal Roquez, 39, previously admitted to the court that he personally visited the homes of grandparent scam victims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to collect cash from them after they had been…
Georgia Woman Sentenced for Role in Romance Scam Targeting Seniors
PROVIDENCE, RI – In a significant legal development, Syretta Scherer, a 42-year-old from Snellville, GA, has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for her involvement in a sophisticated romance…
Queens Man Accused of Defrauding Seniors of Over $600,000
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the arraignment of Fei Liang on charges related to a fraudulent scheme that targeted senior citizens across the United States, defrauding them…
Toms River Seniors Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Style
The Toms River Council and staff at the senior center restarted the township’s annual Valentine’s Day dance and dinner this year. While the weather was chilly outside, inside approximately 150 seniors heated…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts Fraud Awareness Seminar for Seniors
BOSTON – The United States Attorney’s Office partnered with the Holland Police Department and Stop Abuse Today, Inc. to host a financial fraud awareness seminar for older adults from Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge…
Jersey Kid Steve Senior’s Path from Kean University to NBA Front Office Honored
UNION, N.J. — Steve Senior’s journey from the Kean University basketball team to his current role in the front office of the Minnesota Timberwolves showcases the power of building and nurturing connections…
Three Arrested for Scamming Philadelphia Seniors
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Monday, District Attorney Larry Krasner, DAO First Assistant Carolyn Engel Temin, and members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Elder Justice Unit (EJU) announced charges against three individuals…
Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that provides a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze Program was signed into…
Senate Clears Bucco and Stanfield Bill Protecting Tax Benefits for Seniors
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony Bucco and Sen. Jean Stanfield that would provide a one-time income exemption for seniors to avoid losing tax benefits under the Senior Freeze program was passed by…
phil Murphy promises election year tax cuts for seniors
RENTON – A groundbreaking agreement has been reached between Governor Phil Murphy, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, and Senate President Nicholas Scutari to provide significant property tax relief for seniors in New Jersey.…
Mercer County announces program to give seniors money for fresh produce
TRENTON — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced that starting June 1, the Mercer County Office on Aging/Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) will accept applications for the Senior Farmers’ Market…
‘We’re Not Safe’: Seattle Seniors Worry As Homeless Encampment Expands
‘We’re Not Safe’: Seattle Seniors Worry As Homeless Encampment Expands Erinn Broadus on May 26, 2023 A homeless encampment next to senior living apartments in Seattle has taken to heavy machinery as…
Elderly scam targeting New Jersey seniors results in arrest of local man
GLOUCESTER TOWNSNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, Gloucester Township Police arrested Akul Tewary, 31, following an investigation into an elderly scam where a victim was defrauded of approximately $37,000. The scam involved Tewary…
Seniors targeted in Ocean County public Ocean Ride scam
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Scammers are working the phones again in Ocean County, this time targeting the large senior citizen population. On Friday, Ocean County officials are warning about fake bill collectors…
New York Man Sentenced by Federal Court in Rhode Island Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors
PROVIDENCE – Jason Hatcher, 40, of New York, NY, was sentenced today to nearly three years in federal prison for his participation in a conspiracy that defrauded more than a dozen Rhode…
Scammers targeting South Jersey seniors, police warn
An alarming number of Gloucester Township, seniors have become victims of email, phone, and internet scams, police warned recently. During the Hider Lane Seniors’ monthly meeting and bingo game at the Gloucester…
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