By 2035, more than one in five people in the U.S. will be aged 65 and older. This is the country’s fastest growing demographic and the #1 group that scammers are targeting online. Senior citizens are prime targets because they often have easily accessible, sometimes large, funds and are less computer savvy than younger generations.… Continue reading Seniors Are the #1 Target for Online Scammers
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The “Silver Scams” that Target Seniors
If you are over 65, you probably grew up in an era when business was done with a firm handshake; unfortunately, crooks today are playing on that trust. The Federal Trade Commission says that fraud complaints to its offices by individuals 60 and older rose at least 47 percent between 2012 and 2014. Seniors are… Continue reading The “Silver Scams” that Target Seniors
How to Protect Yourself from Internet Hackers
These days, we hear about a steady stream of cyber-attacks that result in the “hijacking” of millions of accounts online. Big corporations and even the government have proven vulnerable. Those headlines are cause for concern – and remind us of why we need to be smart about protecting our information on our own computers. Here,… Continue reading How to Protect Yourself from Internet Hackers