Scammers often use Facebook posts, private messages, fake profiles, Messenger, and text messages to make fake investments look trustworthy. They pretend to be helpful friends, experts, or companies and try to get you to send money quickly. Seniors should be cautious...
To spot a romance scam online, pause and ask yourself three questions: are they moving too fast, asking for money, or refusing to meet on video? If any answer is yes, stop replying, do not send money, and talk to someone you trust before continuing. Romance scammers...
To tell if a Social Security call is a scam, hang up, look up the official Social Security phone number yourself, and call back using that number instead of any number that called you. Do not press any buttons, do not confirm personal details, and do not give your...
Yes, if someone calls claiming to be your grandchild and urgently asks for money, it is usually a scam. These calls are designed to create panic, but most seniors can stay safe by hanging up, slowing down, and checking with a trusted family member first. Table of...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: most online scams, with or without AI, share the same warning signs. They contact you out of the blue,...
No, a real IRS agent will not call you out of the blue demanding payment or threatening you. These calls are almost always scams designed to scare people into sending money. This guide is for seniors and beginners, and most people can learn to recognize a scam call in...
