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APS Scam Alert: Tech Imposters Targeting Seniors

34 min · 9. juni 2026
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In this episode Bill O’Brien, a fraud investigator for Adult Protective Services of Delaware, explains how tech fraud and imposter scams prey on seniors — from phishing emails and fake bank calls to remote‑access software, Bitcoin ATM schemes and the gold‑bar scam. He walks through common scripts scammers use, warning signs to watch for, and practical steps to protect yourself: don’t call numbers or click links in unsolicited messages, never give passwords, block and delete suspicious contacts, and verify with known phone numbers and bank branches. Bill also lists resources for reporting fraud (IC3, FTC) and advises families to monitor finances, consider early legal protections, and share information to prevent others from becoming victims. To report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or senior, contact Delaware APS at 1-888-APS-4302

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APS Scam Alert: Tech Imposters Targeting Seniors

In this episode Bill O’Brien, a fraud investigator for Adult Protective Services of Delaware, explains how tech fraud and imposter scams prey on seniors — from phishing emails and fake bank calls to remote‑access software, Bitcoin ATM schemes and the gold‑bar scam. He walks through common scripts scammers use, warning signs to watch for, and practical steps to protect yourself: don’t call numbers or click links in unsolicited messages, never give passwords, block and delete suspicious contacts, and verify with known phone numbers and bank branches. Bill also lists resources for reporting fraud (IC3, FTC) and advises families to monitor finances, consider early legal protections, and share information to prevent others from becoming victims. To report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or senior, contact Delaware APS at 1-888-APS-4302

9. juni 202634 min