Reports indicate a rise in elder financial abuse across various regions, with financial exploitation becoming the most reported form of elder abuse in Centre County. Scammers are employing multiple tactics, including phone calls, emails, door-to-door visits, and even artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of loved ones. The FBI in Baltimore County has highlighted common elder fraud schemes, such as cryptocurrency investment scams, emphasizing education and prevention as key measures for protection. This increase in scams targeting seniors has been described as an underlying epidemic, coinciding with the aging population. Authorities and organizations are urging vigilance and awareness to help identify and report these fraudulent activities.