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Older adults have lost billions to scam artists who use phones and computers to break, enter and steal. Thefts targeting seniors are big business.

Older adults have lost billions to scam artists who use phones and computers to break, enter and steal. Thefts targeting seniors are big business.

Your computer is disabled: A Sheridan citizen saw a large message on his screen “Pirated Windows Software detected on this Computer.” The message stated that the computer was disabled and …

Senior living facilities in Arizona struggle with issues ranging from neglect of residents to violence, staffing shortages and low wages for workers, and all were exacerbated by the pandemic. Dana Kennedy, state director for AARP Arizona, said her organization has asked Arizona leaders to do more for years, but despite some improvements since an auditor general's report in 2019, more must be done to keep seniors safe in these facilities, and the state should be moving faster on reforms. Kennedy argued the internal process must be streamlined, to ensure care facilities self-report incidents o...

Experts said one in 10 older Americans experiences abuse, neglect or exploitation, and the fastest-growing category is financial abuse. Rob Bonta, Attorney General, spoke out for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed on Thursday, warning scammers are increasingly effective at separating people from their money. Total losses from financial scams targeting seniors have increased by 84% since 2021. ...