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Seniors, Watch Out! Top 5 Scams That May Target YOU IN 2026

Seniors, watch out! Here are the top 5 scams targeting you in 2026!

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How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Scams

You’ll also be happy to know that a credit freeze is completely free to put in place and lift, as are fraud alerts. And neither action will affect your credit score.


Why Are We So Gullible?

Why do we get that momentary “what if?” when another ship to riches sails across our inbox?


How to Help Seniors Recognize Fake News, Misinformation, and Propaganda

Unfortunately, digital misinformation is not uncommon. Here are some resources to help you separate facts from fiction.


How Seniors Can Protect Themselves from Cybercrimes

Unfortunately, cybercrimes against seniors continue to be a big problem in the U.S. According to the FBI 2022 Elder Fraud Report, cybercrime cost Americans over age 60 more than $3 billion last year, a whopping 84 percent increase from 2021. 


Will the Social Security Data Breach Affect My Medicare?

A staggering 2.9 billion people have been impacted by a recent Social Security data breach, leaving many worried about the security of their personal information. Here’s everything you need to know to stay safe.

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Watch Out for These 5 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors

Certain types of fraud specifically target older adults. Here are five of the most common senior scams to be aware of.

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How to Protect Seniors from Scam Calls

Savvy Senior author, Jim Miller, explains how older adults can protect themselves against phone scammers.

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