Elderly Scam Revenge: Vigilantes Fight Back
- Los Angeles-based Trilogy Media is working to expose intricate global scams that target vulnerable populations, including the elderly.
- Ashton Bingham, co-founder of Trilogy Media, said scammers are increasingly prosperous at creating layers of separation between themselves and their victims.
- Bingham said domestic law enforcement often declines to act because the perpetrators are overseas, while foreign law enforcement says the victims are in the United States.
Trilogy Media is on the front lines, fighting back against sophisticated global scams that prey on vulnerable individuals, with a focus on the elderly. This media outlet doesn’t just report; they actively work to expose these schemes, often turning the tables on fraudsters. Their arsenal? Education, inquiry, and the occasional direct confrontation, all in the face of jurisdictional hurdles that often protect the criminals. Co-founders Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik explain how these scams siphon an estimated $1 trillion annually from victims worldwide. They are shining a light on internet vigilantes who combat global scams and protect vulnerable individuals. News Directory 3 is closely following Trilogy Media’s efforts. What innovative strategies are they deploying next?
Trilogy Media Exposes Global Scams Targeting Vulnerable Individuals
Updated May 31, 2025
Los Angeles-based Trilogy Media is working to expose intricate global scams that target vulnerable populations, including the elderly. The company’s efforts sometimes even allow them to turn the tables on the fraudsters.
Ashton Bingham, co-founder of Trilogy Media, said scammers are increasingly prosperous at creating layers of separation between themselves and their victims. The company primarily educates the public through online content, detailing how these elaborate scams trick victims into giving up data or money. Bingham and co-founder Art Kulik note that bringing these criminals to justice is difficult due to jurisdictional complexities.
Bingham said domestic law enforcement often declines to act because the perpetrators are overseas, while foreign law enforcement says the victims are in the United States.
However, Trilogy Media has, in some instances, located individuals within the U.S. who are collaborating with these international scammers.
In one episode, Bingham confronts a suspect, saying they can either cooperate or be reported to the police.
Globally, these scams are estimated to steal $1 trillion from victims each year. Trilogy Media aims to raise awareness about global scams, internet vigilantes and vulnerable individuals to combat this growing problem.