According to the FBI, in 2024, Arizonans lost an estimated $392 million to fraud. Now, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) is leading a bipartisan effort to crack down on international scam networks that target older adults across the country.
Kelly sent a letter late last week to top federal officials, including the Secret Service director and the secretaries of State and Treasury. In it, he called for a coordinated national strategy to combat these criminal operations.
Many of these crimes originate from what are called "scam labor camps,” located in parts of Southeast Asia. Kelly wants stronger international cooperation, enhanced investigations to track and dismantle these camps and better public education to protect seniors from fraud.
Kelly said it's not just a financial issue, but a matter of public trust and national security. Kelly and other lawmakers have asked for a response by July 31.
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State lawmakers appear ready to let nursing home residents set up video cameras so someone can monitor the way they’re treated when no one else is around. -
House Bill 2202 would allow Alzheimer’s experts to train health care providers throughout the state on the latest best practices for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. -
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A new shelter for unhoused people 55 and older officially opened its doors. It’s called Senior Bridges. What makes this place unique is that each of the 40 studio units are powered by solar and lithium batteries — effectively eliminating utility costs. -
Due to March’s record-breaking temperatures, Justa Center is extending their hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. — and they’ll also allow the general unhoused population inside.
