U.S. federal and local authorities are intensifying efforts to combat financial crimes against older Americans in conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed annually on June 15. The Justice Department said it is highlighting recent enforcement actions against transnational fraud schemes that disproportionately affect seniors, underscoring its commitment to pursuing perpetrators across borders. The Securities and Exchange Commission urged caregivers to consult its online tools for spotting investment scams that often target retirees. The agency noted that older investors remain among the most frequent victims of fraudulent offerings. In Maryland, the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office joined AARP’s PROTECT Week campaign, with Acting Special Agent in Charge William Koldjeski stressing that “prevention and education are our greatest tools in stopping criminals.” Local police in Montgomery County are separately cautioning residents about con artists who persuade victims to convert savings into gold bars, then hand them over to thieves posing as couriers. State agencies have reported a wave of new fraud attempts. The Missouri Department of Transportation warned of texts that mimic official messages, while Mississippi’s Department of Environmental Quality said phishing emails are falsely using its name. In Pennsylvania, Wayne County officials said callers pretending to be sheriff’s deputies are demanding payments to resolve fictitious warrants. Authorities across jurisdictions are urging seniors and their families to verify any unsolicited requests for money, consult trusted advisers before making investments, and report suspected scams to law-enforcement or consumer-protection offices.