KVRR Local News Tips on how to avoid falling victim to a scam are below April 8, 2021 MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson address a problem that’s grown exponentially throughout the pandemic: scams targeting seniors. “This is on the rise once again and it could get worse,” Klobuchar said at a press conference Thursday morning. Older Americans lose an estimated $3 billion every year from financial scams, according to AARP. The pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. “Our seniors have been through a lot this year, and this is the last thing that should be happening,” Klobuchar added.