Safety & Security After 60

The Grandparent Scam: What Every Grandparent Should Know Imagine your phone rings. The voice on the other end sounds frightened. “Grandpa, I’m in trouble. Please don’t tell Mom and Dad.” They may say they were in an accident. They may claim they were arrested. They may say they’re stranded somewhere and desperately need money. And

7 Phone Scams That Trick Seniors Every Day Phone scams are increasing every year. Scammers know that many older adults still answer calls from unknown numbers. The good news is that once you recognize the warning signs, these scams become much easier to avoid. Scam #1 – The Grandchild Emergency Scam Someone pretends to be

By Gary Davis | Reinvent After 60 How to Tell If an Email Is Fake: 10 Red Flags Every Senior Should Know By Gary Davis | Reinvent After 60 Have You Ever Received an Email That Didn’t Feel Right? Most of us have. It might claim to be from your bank, Amazon, Medicare, or even

By Gary Davis | Reinvent After 60 Why Scammers Target Older Adults (And How to Protect Yourself) By Gary Davis | Reinvent After 60 Why Are Older Adults Targeted? No one likes to think they could become the victim of a scam. Unfortunately, scammers often target older adults—not because they’re less intelligent, but because they

5 Simple Ways to Stay Safe Online After 60 By Gary Davis Most of us lock our doors before going to bed. We buckle our seat belts before driving. We take common-sense steps to protect ourselves every day. But many of us don’t think as much about protecting ourselves online. As someone over 60, I’ve