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San Antonio FBI warns elder fraud scams are growing, costing victims billions
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Ernie Zuniga, Adam Barraza , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A large demographic of people 60 and older are being targeted, often due to accumulated wealth and trusting nature. Further information on these scams and how to avoid them is available from the FBI, which has reported a high volume of complaints and significant financial losses.
Fraud scams targeting older adults are on the rise, with significant financial losses. A large demographic of people 60 and older are being targeted, often due to accumulated wealth and trusting nature. Scammers frequently impersonate authorities, such as law enforcement or government agencies, to deceive victims.
Repeated targeting of victims is common, with those who fall for scams once being targeted multiple times. The financial toll is substantial, with billions lost to these scams.
Further information on these scams and how to avoid them is available from the FBI, which has reported a high volume of complaints and significant financial losses.
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Category: Local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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