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With elder fraud cases in Arizona surging by 36% from 2022 to 2023, Green Valley residents gathered today at the Desert Hills Green Valley Recreation Center for Fight Fraud Day, an event hosted by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department aimed at arming the community against the latest scams. Green Valley , known for its large retirement population, has become a prime target for scams, making the need for awareness and prevention all the more urgent.
Financial Crimes Unit emphasized the global reach of these scams.“These people who are doing these scams can be in all parts of the world now,” Rivas said. “We just want to give awareness and try to prevent any sort of scams and becoming a victim.” Green Valley resident Mary Lehman shared her experiences with these relentless scam attempts, noting the emotional toll of receiving multiple scam calls daily.
officers provided practical tips, advising residents to stay skeptical of unsolicited emails, especially those claiming to be from government agencies and to look out for red flags. The Fight Fraud Day event is part of
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