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Report: DOJ cracked down on $4.8M in elder fraud in 12 months
- The U.S. Department of Justice reported that more than 700 alleged fraudsters stole $4.84 million from older Americans over 12 months.
- From July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, the DOJ investigated 712 people linked to 40 types of scams affecting more than 711,000 victims.
- Investment scams caused about $3.5 million in reported losses, while customer and technology support impersonations caused more than $1 million.
- The DOJ pursued nearly 350 criminal and civil enforcement actions and held nearly 1,200 public awareness events.
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Report: DOJ cracked down on $4.8M in elder fraud in 12 months
(The Center Square) – More than 700 fraudsters allegedly stole a total of $4.84 million from older Americans over the span of 12 months, according to a new U.S. Department of Justice report.
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Report: DOJ cracked down on $4.8M in elder fraud in 12 months - The Daily Bo Snerdley
(The Center Square) – More than 700 fraudsters allegedly stole a total of $4.84 million from older Americans over the span of 12 months, according to a new U.S. Department of Justice report. Between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, the DOJ investigated 712 individuals for 40 different types of elder fraud scams targeting over 711,000 victims. Approximately $3.5 million of the total amount stolen from older Americans during that time came from in…
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