Let’s Get There First!
Protecting older adults from
the epidemic of scams and fraud
Brought to you by America’s real estate community
Described as a national crisis, older Americans are now losing billions of dollars every year to scams, fraud, and cybercrime
For many it’s not just the loss of their life savings and their financial security, but their mental and physical well-being too. But we’re not helpless, we can stop these scammers.
We just have to get there first, and America’s real estate agents can help.
A Vulnerable Community
Americans over the age of 50 control more than 70% of the nation’s wealth. Hackers and scammers armed with AI are targeting this wealth at a scale never see before.
Our Best Defense
Our best bet is to Get There First! Equip seniors and the elderly with the right tools to help them spot and stop these scams before they can cause any damage.
Our Community Allies
There are real estate agents living and working in almost every community in America, and they’re already well-schooled in spotting scams and fraud. These are our front line.
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ROMANCE SCAMS
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INVESTMENT SCAMS
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CRYPTO SCAMS
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TECH SUPPORT
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FAMILY IMPERSONATION
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BANK IMPERSONATION
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LOTTERY SCAMS
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GOVERNMENT IMPERSONATION
Financial fraud cost older adults up to $81.5 billion in 2024.
Adults age 60 and older are more likely to report losses of $100,000 or more due to financial fraud.
Between 2020 and 2024 the number of seniors reporting losses to scams increased sevenfold.
Those in their 70s reported losing a median of $20,000 to investment scams, compared to the median of $1,551 stolen from victims in their 20s.
Scams are more than just financial losses and can impact mental and physical health, reduce trust and self confidence, increase isolation and loneliness, and even shorten lives.
Traditional scams targeting retirees and other older persons are increasingly powered by artificial intelligence, raising the risk of those targeted becoming victims to financial losses and identity theft.
