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Scammers are getting bolder—pretending to be trusted companies or even government agencies—and they’re targeting older adults to drain their life savings. The FTC reports these cases are on the rise, and the losses can be huge. This article shares what to watch for so you can spot the warning signs and help protect yourself before it’s too late.

The IRS identified in 2022 that there were more than 5.5 billion dollars in tax-related scams and an additional 31.6 billion in other related financial crimes (IRS 2023 Annual Report).

Update Software Promptly for safety. When we see an update alert, many of us tend to hit “Remind me later.” Think twice before delaying a software update! Keeping software up to date is an easy way to stay safer online.

When it comes to texting scams, the key is knowing how to respond - and when not too. Scammers are always trying to find a way into your life. Just when anti-spam technology started to limit the number of robocalls we get, fraudsters started sneaking into our phones through another window...our text messages.