Senior Scam & Fraud Awareness
Safe Seniors, Strong Communities
Mission Statement
Empowering New Jersey's senior citizens with knowledge and tools to recognize, avoid, and report scams and fraud targeting older adults. We aim to make our communities safer—one informed senior at a time.
The Reality, Seniors & Scams
Scammers frequently target older adults due to perceived vulnerabilities—financial stability, social isolation, and trust in authority figures.
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In 2025, Americans over 60 lost more than $3.4 billion to scams according to the FBI internet crime Report.
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Seniors are often victimized by scams involving tech support, government impersonation, romance, and prize winnings.
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Education and awareness are the first line of defense.
Data Source: FBI IC3 2025
147.127
Victims over 60
4.8 Billion
Total losses
43 Percent
Increase In losses from 2023
$83,000
Average dollar loss per victim
7500
Victims losing more than $100k
Scams We Cover
Government Scams
Scammers pretending to be from the IRS, SSA or other agencies
Grandparents Scams
Posing as a grandchild in an emergency asking for money
Tech Support Scams
Fake pop-ups or calls convincing victims to give remote access
Phishing Scams
Fake emails asking you to click a link or verify information
Pig Butchering Scams
Long can Crypto/romance hybrid scams with large financial loses
Credit Card Scams
Fake calls asking to verify your card or claiming suspicious activity
Romance Scams
Emotional manipulation through a fake relationship can lead to financial devastation
Wire Transfer Scams
Urgent requests to send money immediately, often overseas
Spoofing Scams
Calls/emails that appear to come from trusted sources
Prize & Lottery Scams
You’ve won! but you will need to pay fees first
Identity Theft Scams
Scammers steal your personal information to commit crimes in your name
Tips to Share With Your Grandparents to Help Prevent Scams
Pause. Verify. Never pay or share personal info under pressure.
Quick Safety Motto
Encourage them to call you
Tell your grandparents:
"If anything feels strange, call me before you do anything."
It builds trust and protects them from manipulation.
Where We've Been: Presentations Across NJ
Building awareness one community at a time
LOCATION
Nora Gardens Senior Center
Union, NJ
Mira Vie Senior Living
Fanwood, NJ
Senior Center
Old Bridge, NJ
Township of Mountainside Seniors
Mountainside, NJ
Township of Mountainside Seniors
Mountainside, NJ
Garabrant Center
Mendham, NJ
St. Mina Coptic Orthodox church
Holmdel, NJ
(Presentation translated in Arabic)
Cranbury Senior Center
Cranbury, NJ
Senior Community Center
Elizabeth, NJ
(Presentation translated in Spanish)
Fanwood YMCA
Scotch Plains, NJ
Brookside Assisted Living Facility
Parsippany, NJ
(Presentation translated in Hindu and Mandarin)
East Brunswick Public Library
East Brunswick, NJ
Cranbury Public Library
Cranbury, NJ
Union Senior Center
Union, NJ
Clark Township Senior Center
Clark, NJ
Clark Township Senior Center
Clark, NJ
JCC of Central New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ
Senior Center
Lakewood, NJ
(partnered with Infargard)
Senior Facility
Closter, NJ
Petersen Community Center
Elizabeth, NJ
(Presentation translated in Spanish)
Verona Community Center
Verona, NJ
Temple Beth
Livingston, NJ
Invite us to speak - interactive presentation format
Are you a program coordinator, librarian, mayor, or concerned citizen?
Our 1-hour free presentation includes
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Skits (Romance + Grandparents scam)
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Real life experience stories (2 - (3 minuites) Grandparents + Romance videos)
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Informative slides
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Printed handouts (English + Spanish)
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Live Q&A and discussion
Want Us to Visit Your Community?
We're available to present at senior centers, libraries, faith-based groups, clubs and community events, town halls- anywhere seniors are gather, and more throughout New Jersey.
Contact us: senior_awareness@isc2chapternj.org
Let's bring awareness to where it's needed most.
