Scam Jams and Beyond: Innovative Community Tactics to Stop Fraud

Local governments are on the front lines of public safety, yet one of the most pervasive threats—scams targeting vulnerable populations—often receives insufficient attention in municipal management strategies. While law enforcement agencies are well-versed in combating physical crimes, digital and telephonic fraud demand a different set of tools. These scams, ranging from phishing emails to impersonation calls, exploit emotional vulnerabilities and technological gaps to defraud c...