SUMMARY: Scammers are increasingly active during the holiday season, targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly seniors, through mail, phone, and charity scams. In Columbus, Mississippi, community members and church leaders are raising awareness to prevent their neighbors from falling victim. The prevalence of such fraud is significant, with an estimated $28.3 billion lost annually to elder scams. Citizens National Bank CTO Shane Callahan warns that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made scams more sophisticated, capable of emulating local accents and reducing typical red flags. People are advised to be cautious with personal information and verify any suspicious requests, resisting pressure to give.

Read the full article

The post Anti-Fraud Convention offers holiday protection tips appeared first on www.wcbi.com