Scam-Proof Your Senior Life: Fraud Awareness 101

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This is a presentation on senior scam awareness that I have given at my church to a group of older adults to help protect them from common fraud schemes. It covers the risks seniors face. On a basic overview level I explain how they can use their discernment to catch a scam before it happens.

3:30 - Why Are Senior Citizens Are Often Targeted by Scams?

6 CHEAT SHEEAT STEPS:
6:00 - #1: Don't Answer Unknown Calls
7:46 - #2: Verify Messages and Check Original Sources
11:26 - #3: Be Very Skeptical of Money Requests
12:08 - #4: Ignore Pop-Ups About Viruses, or That You've Won Something
12:24 - #5: Set Up a Safe Word With Family
16:43 - #6: Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication
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QUESTIONS
20:37 - What if your passwords are on Apple?
21:47 - What about TiKTok?
26:11 - What about TEMU?
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27:26 - Cookies

Stay Vigilant with your Discernment on High Alert.