Digital Scams Part I: What You Need to Know
During the Covid Pandemic, we’ve all become more reliant on technology, using phones and other tech devices to stay socially engaged. Using technology to stay engaged with others is important for seniors mental and physical health. While it is a positive thing for seniors to use technology, older adults should be aware that unscrupulous scammers can use technology to scam unwitting seniors out of their assets, steal their identity, and perpetrate fraud. The good news that it’s easy protect yourself