Stop the Scam

• Tools to Prevent Scams in New York

  August 27, 2026: These platforms have been tested and endorsed by the New York State Office for the Aging to help you prevent and detect a scam. SilverShield empowers older adults to protect themselves from scams and fraud. SilverShield immediately reviews...Read more >

• More About Scams

  March 30, 2026: Facts: 75% of adults 50-80 reported experiencing a scam attempt and 30% experienced fraud 800,000 cybercrime related complaints were filed in 2022 with an estimated $10.3 billion in damages. Much more currently In 2023 approximat...Read more >

• NYS Alliance for Retired Americans, National Alliance Coordinating Campaign to Help Seniors “Stop the Scam” involving Online Fraud

  March 14, 2026: The New York State Alliance for Retired Americans (NYSARA), in coordination with the national Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA), is launching a long term  public education and advocacy campaign to “Stop the Scam” and help older New Yorker...Read more >