TBI launches SafeSeniorTN to help protect senior citizens from scams

TBI launches SafeSeniorTN to help protect senior citizens from scams

The TBI has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at protecting older adults from fraud and scams.

MB Kayla Smith: Mira Costa student seeks to help seniors avoid scams

by Mark McDermott  A few years ago, something happened to Kayla Smith’s grandmother that stuck with her. Her grandmother received a phone call regarding her son, Kayla’s father, Mike.  “Listen to me, Jane,” the caller said. “We have Mike held hostage. You need to buy $4,000 in Target gift cards immediately and call us back with their numbers & passwords. Do not tell anyone about this or else we will hurt Mike.”   A snippet of what sounded like M…

ECCB Warns of Rising AI-Powered Financial Scams

ECCB Advises Citizens and Residents to Protect Themselves Against Financial Scams The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is urging all citizens and residents of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) to stay vigilant against the rising threat of financial scams, including deceptive investment schemes and AI-powered frauds. In this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, CEO […]