Elder Fraud & Cybercrime Outreach — Protect Our Parents & Gr

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 Scammers are getting more professional, more patient, and more aggressive—especially with older adults. They use phone calls, texts, email, and social media to create panic (“your bank account is locked,” “a loved one is in trouble,” “you owe money,” “your computer has a virus”) and then pressure you to act right now. 

1. Urgency + secrecy (“Don’t tell your family / don’t hang up”)
    
2. Payment demands by gift card, wire, crypto, or a “courier” pickup
    
3. Caller ID lies (it can be spoofed)
    
4. Requests for one-time codes, remote access, or passwords
    
5. “Too good to be true” investment promises

• Hang up and call the organization back using a trusted number (card statement, official website, etc.).
   
• Call a family member before sending money—every time.
   
• Turn on two-factor authentication and set strong passcodes.
   
• If you think you’ve been targeted, contact your bank immediately and report it to law enforcement.

 If you’re part of a church group, senior center, civic club, or HOA, message me—we’ll schedule a free Elder Fraud & Cyber Safety talk and provide a one-page checklist to take home.