Elderly Woman Loses $63,000 in Scam Targeting Seniors

A recent case highlights the devastating impact of scams targeting seniors. Judith Rosenberg fell victim to a scammer posing as a federal agent, losing a staggering $63,000 from her savings account. This follows a pattern where scammers use sophisticated social engineering tactics to exploit vulnerable individuals. The FBI warns of the dangers of the ‘Phantom Hacker Scam,’ which has already cost over $1 billion from senior victims since 2024. Experts attribute this recent scam to perpetrators utilizing AI to identify and target specific demographics. The case demonstrates the vulnerability seniors face, especially as they become increasingly targeted by deceptive scams using tactics similar to those used in past cases involving impersonating law enforcement officials. The FBI has issued a reminder about the ‘Phantom Hacker Scam,’ urging awareness of these fraudulent schemes and their potential financial impact on vulnerable individuals.