What is Elder Theft
What is elder identity theft?
When someone steals a senior's personal infromation
Should a senior give their bank info over the phone?
No
Whats a sign your identity was stolen?
Strange charges or new bills
Who can help a senior report identity theft?
A trusted family member or caregiver.
How can Ai be used in scams?
Voice cloning to sound like a family member.
Why do scammers target older adults?
Because some may not be familiar with new scams or technology.
Whats a safe way to protect mail with personal info?
Shred it before throwing it away
What should you do if your grandma gets a call asking for money
insult the person and hang up
What should a senior do first if they've been scammed?
Call their bank and report it.
Why do deepfakes trick elderly people
Some of them are not familuar with Ai, so they are more susceptible to fall for these.
What is one common scam used on elders?
Fake calls or text pretending to be things such as family or the irs
Why should a senior use a strong password?
To keep their online accounts safe from hackers
What does it mean if a seniors credit score suddenly drops?
Someone may have opend accounts in their name
What should a senior do if they get a strange message online?
Don't click it and ask someone they trust for help