Sweetheart Scams: How romance can turn into financial risk for Seniors

Sadly, elder abuse—including financial exploitation—continues to impact far too many individuals in our communities. One particularly insidious form is scams, which often target older adults through phone calls, emails, or online messages.

With advances in artificial intelligence, voice impersonation scams are becoming more common—and more convincing. These scams don’t just target older adults, but our senior population is especially vulnerable due to the emotional nature of the approach.