Northtowns Seniors Stay on Guard as New Scams Target Older Adults

AG warns New Yorkers of gold bar scam targeting seniors

NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers of increasingly common “gold bar scams” and providing tips to protect themselves.

Northtowns seniors stay on guard as new scams target older adults

New York Attorney General Letitia James warns that scammers are convincing victims to buy gold to protect their savings.

N.Y. state AG warns of 'gold bar scams'

The scams involve a fake cybersecurity message on victims' computers, claiming their financial accounts have been compromised or linked to a crime.

Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Gold Bar Scam Targeting Seniors

Photo from Magnific.com AG James Provides Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Scams Targeting Their Bank Accounts New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers of increasingly common “gold bar scams” and providing tips to protect themselves. These scams usually start with a fake pop-up message on victims’ […]