Life Skills Guide - Later Adulthood: Avoid Online Scams

Includes many tips for seniors to keep safe while navigating online:

1. Don’t click on links in emails from unfamiliar senders. Be wary of any strange or unexpected messages, even if it's from someone you know.

2. Don’t open any attachments unless you know the sender and were expecting them to send it.

3. Ignore unsolicited phone calls and “robocalls.”

4. Don’t respond to or click on pop-up windows on your phone or computer.

5. Don’t conduct any transaction involving personal information while using a public (or unsecured) network.

From the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) - Older adults are often the target of online scammers. One reason is that older people are less likely to report suspected fraud. If you believe an older adult in your life has been the target of a scam, contact the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833–372–8311.

Includes stay safe tips for seniors since most American seniors are now online. It covers many topics that pertain to online activity: making friends, shopping, charity, banking, travel, identity theft, making secure passwords, and much more.