I always thought of myself as a rational, logical guy. I thought scams came in the form of poorly spelled emails or automated phone calls. Recently, I found out today’s criminals are much more patient and sophisticated when I was.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2026 Stop the Scammers Tour—a joint initiative of the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office, and AARP Iowa—officially concluded in June after hosting 20 free educational events across the.
DES MOINES, IOWA – In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Iowa Insurance Division today highlighted a powerful new tool in the fight against senior financial fraud: House File 2232. Signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds.
As financial exploitation reaches record highs, state and provincial securities regulators are reaffirming their commitment to protecting senior investors from increasingly sophisticated threats. Financial exploitation remains a growing threat to older Americans. According to NASAA’s 2025 Enforcement Report, securities regulators handled more than.
Des Moines, Iowa – Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It costs families, friends, and caregivers worry and valuable time when helping their loved ones.
State leaders discuss the top scams impacting Iowans in the digital age The third annual Stop the Scammers statewide fraud education campaign kicked off today in West Des Moines. The 20-stop campaign, hosted by the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services, in.