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Elder Fraud

Scams targeting older adults through phone, email, or in-person visits, often exploiting trust and fear.

Overpayment Scams

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The $100,000 Microsoft Refund Scam

Oct 29, 2025

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4 min read

The $100,000 Microsoft Refund Scam

She thought she was correcting a bank error. Instead, she handed a stranger a third of her life savings.

Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson

Text Message Scams

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The $3,300 Toll Scam

Oct 20, 2025

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4 min read

The $3,300 Toll Scam

He thought he was paying a toll. Instead, he paid a scammer.

Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson

Bank Impersonation Scams

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The $595,000 FBI Locker Deception

Oct 17, 2025

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5 min read

The $595,000 FBI Locker Deception

She thought she was helping stop a cartel. Instead, she lost nearly everything she’d saved.

Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson

Online Dating Scams

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The $1.4 Million Heartbreak

Oct 12, 2025

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4 min read

The $1.4 Million Heartbreak

He thought he’d found love — and a smart investment. Instead, he lost everything he’d worked for.

Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson

PayPal Scams

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The $28,000 PayPal Impostors

Oct 12, 2025

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5 min read

The $28,000 PayPal Impostors

She thought she was protecting her savings. Instead, two men posing as fraud agents walked away with every dollar she had.

Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson

Duped

True stories of real people who got scammed — and how to make sure it never happens to you.

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