Scammers are increasingly targeting the elderly, leading to significant financial losses. It’s crucial to educate and protect our loved ones from these threats.
Many of us have elderly family members who may not be as tech-savvy and are more vulnerable to scams. By taking proactive steps, we can help prevent them from becoming victims.
What Can You Do About It?
- Never trust unsolicited requests for account details, login information, or credit card info via email or phone. Legitimate communications will come through verified channels.
- If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and call the business back using the number on their official website to verify their identity.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all accounts and consider managing 2FA codes for your elderly family members.
- Invest in antivirus software and a password manager for their devices.
- Remind them that no reputable bank or entity will ever request access to their computer to perform tasks on their behalf.
Encourage your loved ones to ask you or other family members if they are ever suspicious of any communication.
Share this information with your network to raise awareness and protect more people from falling victim to scams.
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