Family members are encouraging their parents to use computers and more and more Seniors are getting connected and surfing the internet. Unfortunately, an alarming number of people are now telling me that in the process, their parents are falling prey to internet scammers and identity thieves. One of the most common scams is emails requesting personal financial information.
Barbara Friesner
AgeWiseLiving
Family members are encouraging their parents to use computers and more and more Seniors are getting connected and surfing the internet. Unfortunately, an alarming number of people are now telling me that in the process, their parents are falling prey to internet scammers and identity thieves. One of the most common scams is emails requesting personal financial information.
I’m sure you’ve seen them – emails from banks, credit card companies, services such ebay©, and stores that say that there is some problem with your account. They may tell you there has been fraudulent or suspicious activity and you have to confirm your information. Some will threaten to suspend or close your account or report you to the credit bureau if you do not respond. Then they tell all you have to do is click on a link in the email to correct the problem. Read the rest of this entry »