Scams Targeting Women Over 50 – Holiday Fraud & Consumer Alert | AGG Podcast (Encore)

Financial scams targeting older adults continue to rise - with billions of dollars lost each year. In this timely Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast encore, host Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes revisits her important conversation with identity theft expert Eva Velasquez of the Identity Theft Resource Center about the most common scams impacting women 50+ and how to protect your finances, identity, and peace of mind.

From fake shopping sites and delivery-text hoaxes to romance scams, tech-support traps, and emotional “emergency” calls, this episode shares real warning signs, prevention strategies, and trusted resources for support. Because awareness is power - and protecting ourselves is part of aging boldly and wisely.

You’ll learn what to do immediately if something feels “off,” simple steps to safeguard your identity, and where to get free, confidential help if you’ve been targeted. CHEERS to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies!

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:  Eva Velasquez is the President & CEO of the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center, which provides free support and guidance to identity crime victims and anyone seeking information on fraud, scams, or data breaches. With more than 30 years of experience in consumer protection, fraud prevention, and victim advocacy, Eva is one of the nation’s most respected voices on identity crime. She has been featured on CBS Mornings, NBC Nightly News, The New York Times, Fortune, NPR, CNBC’s American Greed, and numerous national outlets. Before joining the ITRC, Eva spent over two decades with the San Diego District Attorney’s Office, where she led major initiatives supporting crime victims. She is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Justice National Crime Victim Service Award and the National Consumer League’s Florence Kelley Leadership Award. Eva also serves on multiple advisory boards and regularly briefs federal agencies and policymakers on emerging scam trends and consumer risks.

RESOURCES & LINKS  Free ITRC Support: www.idtheftcenter.org
Mastercard “Anatomy of a Scam”: https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/news-and-trends/stories/2025/anatomy-of-a-scam-episode-one.html