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A quick guide to the pressure tactics behind the fastest-growing frauds aimed at older adults — and the one question that stops most of them.
By Karen Whitfield·July 30, 2026
Safety & Fraud Reporter
Karen tracks the scams aimed at older adults and the tactics behind them, translating fraud alerts into practical steps readers can act on.

A quick guide to the pressure tactics behind the fastest-growing frauds aimed at older adults — and the one question that stops most of them.
By Karen Whitfield·July 30, 2026