The scale of fraud against seniors is huge, and still growing — here’s why

Senior fraud abuse is on the rise, thanks to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. (Shutterstock)

With technology evolving rapidly, the amount of fraud against seniors is increasing at an alarming rate. Fraud is now the leading crime committed against seniors in Canada.

Today’s scammers are taking advantage of new technological tools that make their schemes both more credible, and harder to detect. From fraudulent phone calls using voice simulation systems, to sophisticated online hustling, scams are becoming increasingly complex. Despite alerts and warnings, fraud continues to flourish in the age of technology.