Arizona AG Brings Senior Scam Warning Tour to Maricopa

Fraud schemes are becoming more sophisticated and costly, especially for seniors.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes will host a town hall in Maricopa on February 27 to discuss scams targeting seniors, as fraud losses continue to rise statewide. The event was requested by Maricopa Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi after he attended a similar event held by Mayes in Apache Junction last year.

Why it matters

Seniors are increasingly becoming targets of sophisticated fraud schemes, with adults 60 and older reporting $3.4 billion in losses in 2023 - an 11% increase from the previous year. This town hall aims to raise awareness and provide resources to help protect Maricopa's senior population.

The details

Mayes' town hall will cover the latest scams targeting Arizona seniors and give locals an opportunity to share their concerns. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Maricopa City Hall. Manfredi said he reached out to Mayes after attending a similar event she held in Apache Junction, where he heard about a resident who lost $5,000 in a phone scam with no recourse.

  • The town hall will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The players

Kris Mayes

The Arizona Attorney General who will be hosting the senior scam warning town hall in Maricopa.

Vincent Manfredi

The Maricopa Vice Mayor who requested that Mayes hold the town hall event after attending a similar one in Apache Junction.

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What they’re saying

“The reason I did it, and I don't want to say it, but I know someone that lost $5,000 on a phone call … The bank said, 'There's nothing we can do. You gave them your information. You gave them everything.' And so, they finally got a couple dollars back from the bank, but it's a serious thing.”

— Vincent Manfredi, Maricopa Vice Mayor (inmaricopa.com)

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