New FBI data shows Virginia ranked 11th in the nation for elder fraud last year, with seniors losing more than $106 million to scams—many of which began with fake tech support calls, romance schemes, or impersonation scams online. As these fraud tactics grow more sophisticated, families are often left picking up the pieces.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer, says the state needs stronger enforcement and tech accountability. While a bipartisan law helps banks flag suspicious activity, platforms like Facebook and Google remain largely untouched by regulation. The FBI is urging vigilance—and encouraging all victims or witnesses to report potential scams to https://bit.ly/31W3RDG or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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