INTERVIEW: Crypto Lawyer on Why Seniors Are Being Targeted by Scammers—and What Can Be Done
As cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream, scammers are adapting quickly—and ruthlessly. One group is being hit especially hard: older adults. In 2024 alone, Americans aged 60 and above lost nearly $2.8 billion to crypto-related fraud. We sat down with a leading cryptocurrency lawyer who specializes in fraud recovery and blockchain investigations to understand why seniors are at greater risk, what legal challenges exist in recovering stolen assets, and what families and caregivers can do to protect their loved ones.