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Protecting Seniors from Scams

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9 Easy Ways Seniors and the Elderly Can Improve Their Digital Literacy

To increase their digital literacy, seniors and the elderly must be intentional about it, stay patient, and ask for lots of help! It is also important that they learn about cyber security to prevent them from becoming a scammer’s next victim.

Tags Computers for Seniors, Protecting Seniors from Scams
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Medicare Replacement Plan vs. Medicare Supplement Policy

Private Medicare insurance plans come in a variety of flavors. And among them are Medicare replacement plans (better known as Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part C plans) and Medicare Supplement Insurance (or “Medigap”). So what’s the difference between these two types of plans?

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How Grandparents Can Help To Keep Their Grandchildren Safe Online

Grandparents often play a unique role in child-rearing. Regardless of the exact situation, grandparents need to know how to keep their grandchildren safe while they’re online.

Tags Entertaining the Grandkids, Grandparenting, Protecting Seniors from Scams
senior man with dementia protecting his savings

Think Someone Is Taking Advantage of an Elderly Person With Dementia?

Financial exploitation of seniors with dementia is a troubling – but common – problem affecting the elderly. Learn the signs that someone could be taking advantage of an elderly person with dementia plus some steps to take to help end the abuse.

Tags Dementia Care, Protecting Seniors from Scams
sibling taking advantage of elderly parent by arguing and yelling at them

Sibling Taking Advantage Of An Elderly Parent? Here Are The Steps To Take

Elder abuse by an adult child is, unfortunately, not an uncommon event. Learn the 6 signs that your sibling could be taking advantage of your parent and 4 steps to take to handle the situation.

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financial exploitation of the elderly by family members

How to Handle Financial Exploitation of the Elderly by Family Members

Seniors are often easy targets for financial abuse – even by their own family. Learn the signs of financial exploitation of the elderly by family members – and how to deal with it if you suspect it.

Tags Elder Abuse, Protecting Seniors from Scams
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17 Quick Tips for Fraud Prevention for Seniors

Seniors and the elderly are sometimes easy targets for fraud and scams. Use these quick tips to protect your information and reduce the chance of you or a senior you love becoming a victim of fraud.

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senior man giving credit card info to scammer

How to Protect Senior Citizens from Scams

Scammers view seniors and the elderly as easy targets. Many have large retirement accounts and most are (too) trusting of strangers. Keep reading to learn more about the common scams perpetrated against the elderly with advice on how to protect seniors from scams like these.

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senior man using a computer on a coffee table

Top Cybersecurity Tips For Seniors

Seniors and the elderly are often easy prey for cyber criminals. Maybe they are too trusting or just don’t know what NOT to click on. Use this guide and tips to improve cybersecurity for seniors and the elderly.

Tags Computers for Seniors, Protecting Seniors from Scams
senior man hiding face because he is embarrassed by financial abuse

A Guide To Recognizing And Reporting Financial Abuse Of Elderly People

It’s hard to believe that many seniors are the targets of abuse – often by their own family members. If you suspect a loved one is being taken advantage of financially, read on to learn more about the signs of abuse plus where to report financial abuse of the elderly.

Tags Elder Abuse, Protecting Seniors from Scams
seniors shocked looking at computer after discovering identity theft

The Best Identity Theft Protection For Seniors

For most seniors, Identity Theft Insurance is a wise investment. But how do you know which plan is the best for your needs? This guide to the best identity theft protection for seniors will help you sort this out. Use the guide to determine what you need and find the plan that best meets those needs.

Tags Identity Theft, Protecting Seniors from Scams
frustrated seniors with head on table and stacks of bills

Should Seniors Buy Identity Theft Insurance? Pros and Cons

Seniors can be easy targets for scams and financial abuse including identity theft. Learn the pros and cons of identity theft insurance for seniors to decide if it’s right for you. I think you’ll find the pros outweigh the cons! Spoiler Alert! Yes, most seniors should buy identity theft insurance because they often have the most to lose versus the cheap cost of most policies.

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