😱 Key Things to Know About Scams in 2025 (AARP Article)

[SpringIsHereVA]

FROM ARTICLE.

Know About Scams in 2025.

Today’s sophisticated fraud criminals are serious about stealing your money; you need to get serious about protecting yourself.

By Ken Budd, AARP. Published June 12, 2025.

Over a recent two-week period, Frank McKenna engaged with scammers six times — on purpose.

McKenna, chief innovation officer for Point Predictive, a San Diego-based fraud-prevention company, interacts with scammers to better understand how they work. Hiding his identity, he responds to criminals’ emails and texts to analyze their sophisticated manipulations, then uses that information to hone prevention methods. (Do not do this at home: If you suspect a scammer is targeting you, cut off all communication immediately and follow these steps.)

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https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/facts-about-scams-2025.html

[SpringIsHereVA]

I keep hoping they will create devices that will better protect consumers from fraud. NOT sure in what way but I would think by now a solution would have been found. At age 67, doubt this will happen in my life time.

Meanwhile, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. Maybe it is time to start as soon as a child gets THEIR 1ST PHONE/DEVICES - to educate them about "possible" scams.

Now the Lonely Heart Club members, I had a neighbor who was in her 50's. Had to bite my tongue while I listened to her lastest Facebook Romance. She was NOT one to listen to some wisdom, so I kept quiet.

Anyway, be safe ALL!