Impersonation Scams

A worried older man on the telephone at night, lit by the glow of a computer screen showing a red security warning.

Scam Alerts

"This Is Your Bank's Fraud Department": The Impersonation Scam Draining Seniors' Life Savings

The call comes from your bank's fraud department. They are calm, official, and they are trying to help you move your money somewhere safe. None of it is real.

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