UPDATE: The Truth About Political Texts and How to Slow Them Down or Kill Altogether
What worked a year ago has no chance now, but here's what does.
Scam Alerts
Your Medicare Summary Notice Just Became More Important. Here's How to Read It.
If something looks out of whack, here's what to do and who to call
SCAM OF THE WEEK: The Envelope That Looks Like It's From a Judge
It's not the only scam on the streets now. There's another pushing its luck on jury duty. PLUS: Alexa now prevents scams.
Scam of the Week: The "Scareware" Most of You Might Not Have Ever Witnessed
Older adults are about 5x more likely to say they lost money on this particular scam.
Don't Click That "Your Photos Will Be Deleted" Email — It's a Trap
On the surface, the email looks like someone you know, but the sender is not someone you'll ever want to meet. Trust us.
Scam of the Week: Watch Out for Two SSA Impersonation Scams Now Surging
The most vulnerable are those 80 and older + those who have dementia/Alzheimer's. Here's how to protect them.
Fist Bump for Seniors: Minnesota, Tennessee, and Indiana Say No More to Bitcoin ATMs
We share the one rule that stops this scam cold.
The Tariffs That Actually Matter If You're on a Fixed Income
New tariffs are in on 80+ countries. Most of it won't touch senior budgets directly. A few will.
Scam of the Week: Scammers Are Now Pretending to Be the FBI Agents Who'll Get Your Money Back
Bonus: The other "recovery" scam you should know about
How to Spot an Age-Targeted Health Scam Email in 10 Seconds
Bonus: The one thing we didn't know we should never do to try and stop getting more of these emails.
You're Trusting WHO For Your Medical Advice?
Nearly a third of seniors are buying in without ever checking credentials
Robocalls Hit a 4-Year High — and There Are Two Factors About to Make It Worse
Do call blockers work? They can, but nothing's as good as just not answering the phone.
SCAM OF THE WEEK: A Free Bathroom Remodel from Medicare
There ARE things that Medicare will help with, but an entire new bathroom may be a stretch.
Don't Let Hackers Crash Your Vacation: Pre-Trip Digital Security Checklist
There could be a hacker with a laptop two rooms away waiting for you
Scam of the Week: AT&T
Better get ready for a brand-spankin' new trick called "Ringless voicemail"
The Fake Doctor Behind a Viral Sleep Scam Targeting CPAP Users
An SSD reader helps us crack open a sophisticated AI-generated campaign preying on seniors with Alzheimer's family histories