Avoiding Online Scams

14 guides from SenorSafe, collected for readers who want a simpler path through this topic.

Margaret ChenRomance Scams Online: Warning Signs and Protection

Learn to recognize romance scam tactics and protect yourself from online dating fraud. Essential warning signs every senior should know.

Margaret ChenTech Support Scams: Why Microsoft Will Never Call You

Learn why legitimate tech companies never make unsolicited phone calls and how to protect yourself from tech support scams targeting seniors.

Margaret ChenProtecting Your Grandchildren: Teaching Kids About Online Safety

Learn simple, effective ways to teach your grandchildren about online safety. Discover age-appropriate strategies to protect kids from digital dangers while fostering healthy technology habits.

David TorresThe Safest Messaging Apps for Private Conversations

Discover the most secure messaging apps for private conversations. Learn about encryption, privacy features, and which apps truly protect your personal messages from prying eyes.

Margaret ChenHow to Recognize Fake Medicare Emails, Calls, and Websites

Learn fake Medicare scam warning signs across calls, emails, texts, and websites so you can protect your Medicare Number.

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Margaret ChenHow to Spot Fake Package Delivery Messages

Learn how to spot a fake package delivery text scam with calm, practical checks before you click, pay a fee, or share information.

Older adult reviewing an online charity donation page safely with a trusted helper

Margaret ChenFake Charity Scams: How to Donate Online Safely

Learn how to spot fake charity scams, verify organizations, avoid pressure tactics, and donate online with more confidence.

Older adult pausing before sharing gift card codes with a suspicious caller

Margaret ChenGift Card Scams: Why Scammers Ask for Codes

Learn gift card scams warning signs, why scammers demand card codes, and what to do before you buy or share a gift card.

Older adult pausing before responding to a suspicious bank message

Margaret ChenBank Impersonation Scams: What Real Banks Will Not Ask For

Learn bank impersonation scams warning signs and the calm steps to verify a bank message before sharing money or personal details.

Older adult calmly reviewing an online investment offer with a trusted person nearby

Margaret ChenHow to Avoid Fake Investment Opportunities Online

Learn how to spot fake investment scams online with calm red flags, safer checks, and simple steps before sending money.

Older adult calmly pausing to verify a family emergency request before sending money.

Margaret ChenGrandparent Scams: How to Pause Before Sending Money

Learn grandparent scams warning signs and a calm verification routine before sending money, gift cards, crypto, or payment app transfers.

Older adult reviewing a prize notification carefully before responding.

Margaret ChenSweepstakes and Prize Scams: How to Tell What Is Real

Learn sweepstakes prize scams warning signs with calm checks for fees, fake winnings, personal information requests, and pressure tactics.

Older adult carefully reviewing a work-from-home job offer on a laptop

Margaret ChenFake Job and Work-from-Home Scams: What to Watch For

Learn how to spot fake work from home job scams with calm checks for job offers, fake checks, equipment fees, and personal information requests.

Older adult checking a QR code link carefully before opening it

Margaret ChenQR Code Scams: How to Scan More Safely

Learn QR code scams safety tips for parking signs, restaurant menus, mailers, packages, and payment pages.