7th Annual Scam Jam – Did you miss it? Check out the videos for helpful and important information on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming a victim of a scam.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): What is AI and How to Avoid AI Scams
In this video, Silver Shield Task Force members Melissa Smarr and Martin Bailey discuss artificial intelligence (AI). Learn what AI is, how AI relates to scams already happening in our community, and get tips on protecting yourself from AI scams.
Information on Artificial Intelligence: Voice Cloning and Deepfakes
This is Part 2 of a series by Fairfax County's Silver Shield Campaign about artificial intelligence (AI), taking an in-depth look into scams that use AI. The information provided in this video help you understand how scammers use voice cloning and deep fakes to scam their victims. Learn tips on what you can do to protect yourself from these scams.
Report a Scam
Report scams and unlicensed solicitors by contacting Fairfax County Police Non-Emergency: 703-691-2131, TTY 711.
Scam Slam Audio Series
Martin Bailey, who represents AARP Virginia and the Senior Medicare Patrol on Fairfax County’s Silver Shield Task Force, discusses the latest scam topics. Tune in to the latest Scam Slam audio series' topics.
Tune into AARP’s Friday FraudCast for an insightful interview. Detective Jonathan Loesch, a member of the Fairfax County Silver Shield Task Force, discusses the Felony Lane Gang (FLG) – what it is and how to protect yourself and your valuables. Check out this episode.
Federal Trade Commission
Common Scams:
1. Social Security
2. IRS
3. Phishing
4. Fake check scams
The Federal Trade Commission share more information about scams.
Avoid Scams Against Elders and Dementia with Melissa Smarr
Melissa Smarr is the facilitator of the Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign, which focuses on educating older adults about how they can protect themselves from scammers. In this podcast with the Alzheimer's Caregiver Alliance, she shares information on how to avoid scams against older adults and people with dementia. Check out this episode.