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Scammers Target Elders With Fake Bonds | Sioux City News

Scammers are hitting hard—especially seniors—with fake bond schemes, but younger folks are falling for them too. In Sioux City, Iowa, an elderly woman lost out after trying to cash counterfeit bonds. Police warn: if a deal sounds too good to be true, it’s almost always a scam. Seventy-three percent of Americans have fallen for online fraud, and scammers now use emails, texts, and social media to trick victims. Check bond authenticity at TreasuryDirect.gov, and if you’re scammed, report it to your local police to stop the cycle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…

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