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In this episode of Comfort Conversations, host Erin Youngblood welcomes Barry Lossman, a volunteer with AARP’s Fraud Watch Network, for an eye-opening discussion on the rise of scams targeting older adults. Barry shares why seniors are especially vulnerable, how scammers manipulate victims emotionally, and what red flags to watch for—from imposter scams and fake charities to phishing texts, romance fraud, and AI-generated voice deception.
Together, Erin and Barry explore how isolation, declining senses, and technology gaps are exploited by organized crime networks, and what caregivers and families can do to help prevent devastating losses.
