How Companies Track You (and How to Stop Them)
One critical rule bears repeating: Never carry your Social Security card in your wallet.
Scam Prevention for Seniors
Don’t let crooks take what you’ve worked for. From phony sweepstakes calls to online romance traps, seniors are top targets. We track the latest schemes, show you how they work, and tell you how to fight back. This is your early warning system: if scammers are cooking up something new, you’ll hear about it here first — and know the red flags before they hit your phone, inbox, or door.
The Trust Ladder: How Criminals Build Trust Before They Scam Seniors For Money
Personal stories, advice, interacting with you on subjects of mutual interest -- all warning signs.
Your Bank May Be Your Best Defense Against Scams
Is it time to buy your favorite teller candy or flowers? Might not hurt...
Smart Giving Strategies for Seniors: Maximizing Impact and Eliminating Scams
Giving scams take advantage of seniors’ generous nature - here’s how to fight back
Elderly Scam Prevention: Why Familiar Voices Fool Us
Do you know what steps to take if you fall for a scam? Here's those FAQs...
Elder Fraud Is Climbing in These States
New FBI data shows where seniors face rising scam risk
You Need to Break Up With You-Know-Who This Valentine’s Day
It’s not about going off-grid. It’s about setting better boundaries.
Seniors' Email Addresses: a Liability?
Why do scammers love old email addresses? Let us count the ways.
Fraud Prevention for Seniors: What to Do Before Money Is Lost
How did one senior lose her entire life savings? It's a story that you need to hear.
Romance, Investment, and Tax Scams Surge for Seniors
Why emotional trust and tax-time confusion are a dangerous mix in 2026
FTC Warns: Big-Dollar Scams Against Seniors Are Way Up
On average, people our age lost over $1,600. Ouch.
Sheriffs Across the U.S. Warning Seniors About a New Wave of Arrest-Warrant Scams
And the calls are spiking right now — because it’s property-tax season.
Do You Think You're Smart Enough to Stop a Scammer?
2 minutes, 12 questions, and results that could save your hide.
Two scary new scams are hitting seniors—here’s how to protect yourself
Fake “investment alert” and “cloud storage full” text scams are rising fast
Holiday Scam Season is Here — Seniors on High Alert
With fraud peaking, seniors face a higher risk of ID/shopping scams this holiday season.
Fake ‘New Driving License Rule’ Scam Tricks Seniors Into Installing Malware
Bogus news story is really a setup for a browser hijack