News with the tag "elderly"

Law enforcement officers are sounding the alarm over a scam designed to drain the life savings of elderly victims. Pennsylvania police say an 86-year-old resident lost $9,500 to a person pretending to be his grandson, reports The Times-Tribune. Joseph Burke says he received calls from a person claim...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to cryptocurrency investors, highlighting a surge in scams, particularly targeting retirees and the elderly. FBI experts explain how scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments and scare them into handing over more funds before v...

Lubbock police in Texas have reported a notable increase in bitcoin-related scams, with victims losing significant amounts of money. Over the last few months, 20 to 30 individuals have come forward to report scams involving gift cards and bitcoin transactions. Scammers typically target the elderly, ...

The officer intervened during the Bitcoin ATM deposit, preventing the victim from depositing more funds to the machine.

The healthcare sector is witnessing a groundbreaking shift with Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, particularly in elder care. This technological advancement is transforming medical practices and enhancing the quality of life for the elderly, marking a significant milestone in healthcare tech...

Researchers at the University of British Columbia are embarking on a groundbreaking mission to enrich the lives of elderly individuals and those confronting dementia. Introducing the “Lovots” – endearingly referred to as love robots – into long-term care facilities. These compact, plush robots, know...

Ohio law enforcement agencies are telling residents about several growing crypto scams in the area that are targeting members of the elderly community. Ohio Is a Center of Crypto Fraud There are many crypto scams out there that seek to take advantage of older generations given they don’t always unde...