As scams grow increasingly sophisticated across the United States, federal officials continue to warn that older Americans remain among the most heavily targeted demographics. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), adults aged 60 and older reported losing more than $3 billion to fraud in 2025 alone. The staggering total underscores both the scale and evolving nature of modern scams, which often exploit trust, technology, and emotional vulnerabilities.
In response, the FTC is hosting a…