Together, We Are Stopping Scams and Protecting Lives
Connecting Across Continents to Stop Elderly Scams
In June, I was honored to receive an email from a group called Aegis of Elders—a team of passionate college students in Taiwan working in collaboration with their government to combat the rising number of scams targeting older adults. Much like in the United States, elderly scams are a serious issue in Taiwan, and this group is taking meaningful steps to raise awareness and promote prevention.
I had the privilege of joining them for a Zoom call, where we exchanged ideas, shared insights, and discussed the global nature of these scams. I was truly inspired by their dedication, curiosity, and thoughtful approach. Their questions were insightful and led to a rich, engaging conversation that left me hopeful for the future.
It was refreshing to see such genuine concern and commitment from young adults who are eager to protect and advocate for older generations. Collaborations like this remind us that scam prevention is a global effort—and together, we are stronger.
UPDATE!
A Powerful Partnership: Stop Elderly Scams + Aegis of Elders (Taiwan)
Stop Elderly Scams is proud to highlight a meaningful collaboration with Aegis of Elders, a college group from Taiwan committed to protecting older adults from fraud.
Together, we share one goal: to educate, empower, and protect seniors from scams that threaten their savings and peace of mind.
As part of this partnership, Aegis of Elders created a comprehensive handbook titled “Fraud Cases Involving Older Adults in Taiwan.” It documents real-life fraud cases, explores why these scams are effective, and provides prevention strategies — insights that mirror many challenges faced by seniors here in the U.S.
Global Lessons, Shared Solutions
Scams may look different from one country to another, but the emotional tactics are universal — fear, loneliness, trust, and hope.
This handbook reveals how seniors in Taiwan have been targeted by:
Fake investment and AI-assisted scams
Impersonation of government officials
Emotional and romance-based fraud
Voice-cloning and digital identity theft
By learning how others are addressing these crimes, we strengthen our global network of education and prevention.
Download the Aegis of Elders Scam Awareness Handbook
We invite you to read and share this important resource:
Inside, you’ll find:
11 detailed real-life fraud cases
Cultural insights into how scammers manipulate trust
Prevention tips and resources that can help families everywhere
See link below “Fraud Cases Involving Older Adults in Taiwan”
Over 88,000 people over the age of 60 are scammed each year in the USA!
It is estimated that each year the elderly population loses over 8.1 billion dollars to scammers.
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An elderly person involved in a scam loses an average of $35,000.
