AG Tong and AARP Connecticut today announced a Public Service Announcement combatting online exploitation of older adults. The PSA features Jackie Crenshaw, a 61-year-old breast imaging manager and East Haven resident who lost nearly $1 million in an online romance scam. 

“Jackie Crenshaw did everything right. She was a leader in a profession that was saving lives. She owned her own home. She was a beloved rock of her large extended family. She wanted someone to share in her success, and she thought she had found that love. It was a scam, and now she is bravely sharing her story to prevent others from being harmed. Jackie is just one of thousands of older adults who each year lose their lifesavings to online romance scams. Together with AARP, we are sharing this important information across the airwaves to help stop these scams before they start,” – AG Tong