## Elder fraud is rising – here’s how to protect your family Elder fraud – where seniors are deliberately targeted due to this demographic having lower rates of tech literacy – is becoming a growing problem in the US. According to Incogni’s analysis of FBI data, 72% of elder fraud cases in 2024 were enabled by victims’ personal data being exposed online, accounting for $4.2 billion in losses. ## How these scams work Family chat groups can be a goldmine for scammers. Everyday updates ranging from doctor visits to travel plans provide personalized information scammers can use to make it much…