Tag: Aging Parents
Monthly Online-Safety Checklist for Aging Parents
What should families review each month? Spend about 30 minutes checking unfamiliar bank activity, account alerts, passwords, two-step verification, device…
A Seven Day Family Scam-Protection Plan
Can a family become meaningfully safer from scams in one week? Yes. Spend 30 to 45 minutes each day choosing…
QR Code and Delivery-Text Scams Targeting Older Adults
Received a delivery text or unexpected QR code? Do not click, scan, reply, or pay through the message. Open the…
How to Recognize Fake Technical Support Calls
Someone unexpectedly says your computer has a virus? Do not call a number shown in a pop-up, install remote-access software,…
How Investment Scams Target Retirees
Received an unexpected investment offer? Do not invest during the first call, message, video, seminar, or group chat. Take at…
How to Discuss Scams With Aging Parents Without Shaming Them
A respectful scam conversation protects trust as well as money. Use these scripts, shared rules, and recovery steps to help an aging parent stay confident and in control.