📚 Scam Guides for Seniors
Short, plain-English guides about the scams hitting seniors hardest right now — based on FBI and FTC reports. Read one, share it with someone you love.
The "Grandchild in Trouble" Phone Scam
AI voice cloning + bail money demands. The family code word that stops it.
🏥Medicare & Social Security Phone Scams
"Your benefits are suspended." Why the government never calls like this.
🏦Fake Bank Texts & the Zelle Trap
"Did you spend $1,400?" The two-act scam emptying bank accounts.
💻The "Microsoft Calling" Computer Scam
Scary pop-ups, fake technicians, and remote-access takeovers.
📦Package & Toll Fee Text Scams
"Pay $1.99 redelivery fee." Why delivery companies never text for money.
💔Romance & Sweetheart Scams
The online "friend" who needs money. The pattern never varies.
🧾IRS & Tax Phone Scams
"Pay now or be arrested!" Why the real IRS never calls like this.
🎰Lottery & Sweepstakes Scams
"You won a prize you never entered!" The upfront-fee trap.
💵Fake Check & Overpayment Scams
Deposit this check, wire back the difference. Why the check always bounces.
⚖️Jury Duty Phone Scams
"You missed jury duty — pay now or face arrest." What real courts never do.
🏠Home Repair & Contractor Scams
Storm chasers, "leftover materials," and the cash-upfront trap.
🤝Charity & Donation Scams
Fake disaster relief and sound-alike names. The 2-minute charity check.
📈Investment & Crypto "Pig Butchering" Scams
The friendly stranger, the fake trading app, and the vanishing life savings.