How to Protect Seniors from Scams

More and more seniors are embracing technology these days. While using social media and email to stay touch with family and friends is all good, seniors should take extra precaution because they often become targets by scammers and fraudsters. To help your senior loved ones stay protected from these scams, here are some tips.

• - Educate your elderly family members about safe online behavior.
• - Have their register their number with the state and federal “Do not Call” list.
• - Educate them about phishing emails.
• - Help them set up their passwords and educate them about their privacy settings.

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