Scams & Fraud

We may celebrate love and romance on Valentine’s Day, but sometimes it can make people feel lonely, vulnerable, and isolated. Many turn to popular dating sites looking for love, companionship, and connection. But instead of finding that special someone, they could meet a scammer just waiting for the chance to take advantage of them emotionally AND financially!

Two-factor authentication does indeed add an increased level of security to your account. However, scammers have found ways to work around it.

Two Roanoke-area police agencies have established TRIADs to focus on reducing crimes against our most vulnerable citizens: older adults.

As we all spend more time on the internet, so to do the scammers. Follow these steps to ensure you are secure when connecting to the internet.

Dating and social media websites have become one of the most popular ways for people of all ages to connect with new friends and potential love interests. While many people have good intentions when meeting people online, scammers also commonly use these sites and apps (ex. Facebook, Instagram, Words with Friends, etc.) to obtain money, gifts or personal information.

The first week of February is Identity Theft Awareness Week. It’s a good time to think about a sobering reality: your personal information has most likely already been stolen.

All crimes that seek to steal money are abhorrent, but those that play on the emotions tend to hurt more.

Learn to protect yourself from identity theft with three easy steps.

As we approach Valentine’s Day, AARP Pennsylvania is warning all residents to be on high alert for romance scams. These scams, which often occur through online dating websites, social media, or over the phone, involve criminals posing as potential romantic partners to gain the trust of unsuspecting victims.

February 2023