Top 10 Senior Scams

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Ranking Member Claire McCaskill announced the top 10 frauds targeting our nation’s seniors in a comprehensive anti-fraud resource for seniors titled, “Fighting Fraud: U.S. Senate Aging Committee Identifies Top 10 Scams Targeting Our Nation’s Seniors.”  The guide is designed to inform and help protect seniors from some of the most pervasive and malicious scams and frauds.

Top 10 Scams Targeting Our Nation's Seniors

  1. IRS Impersonation Scams
  2. Sweepstakes Scams
  3. Robocalls/Unwanted Phone Calls
  4. Computer Tech Support Schemes
  5. Identity Theft
  6. Grandparent Scams
  7. Elder Financial Abuse
  8. Grant Scams
  9. Romance Scams/Confidence Fraud
  10. Home Improvement Scams