Following the sentencing of scammer Mark Diamond, Illinois is considering a home renovation program for older residents under state law Rev. Robin Hood, who helped to found a coalition called Fix Our ...

Ohio case highlights rising elder fraud risks: A scammer’s attempt to steal home equity through a reverse mortgage was thwarted. SmartPolicy technology stopped the crime: EquityProtect’s system locked ...

Mark Diamond has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for his crimes against elderly homeowners, but the scars from the damage he inflicted across the Chicago metro area are still visible. A ...

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According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage.