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April 3rd, 2026

AI Scams Targeting Seniors: What Families Need to Know Now

  1. AI Scams Targeting Seniors: What Families Need to Know Now Kim Hegwood 17:51

AI Voice Cloning Scams: “So AI can now regenerate your voice. So even when you get those phone calls, and they tell you to say, is your name XYZ? And then you say yes, no, maybe, or my name is. Now they can take those little sound bits and put them into software and regenerate it.”Title: AI Scams Targeting Seniors: What Families Need to Know NowWelcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood! Today, we’re addressing one of the most pressing issues facing seniors and their families: AI-driven scams that are becoming increasingly convincing and more dangerous than ever before.Joining Kim Hegwood is Valerie Petriciolet from the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol, who shares invaluable insights about the latest AI scams targeting older adults, red flags to watch for, and crucial steps families can take to protect their loved ones. Whether it’s voice cloning, phishing attempts, or financial exploitation, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to safeguard against evolving threats in the digital age. Stay tuned as we navigate these challenges and explore practical ways to safeguard your Family’s Legacy.How to Contact ValeriePhone: 713.341.6121 | Email: [email protected] Senior Medicare Patrol https://texassmp.org/| LinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramBio:Valerie Petriciolet is an Outreach Specialist with the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol based in Houston, Texas. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Houston Christian University and is passionate about helping underserved members of the community. Through bilingual outreach, she is able to break down Medicare fraud and scam information so that it is easy to understand and digest. Valerie hopes to continue to empower people through Education and ensure that all Texans have access to resources. _______________________________________________________________Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law AttorneyWebsite: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCareLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcareYour Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880

Kim Hegwood Attorney at Law, Podcaster

Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.