The Senior's Guide to Not Getting Scammed Online

The Senior’s Guide to Not Getting Scammed Online
A Plain-English Guide to Staying Safe on the Internet, Email, Phone, and Social Media

Scams today are smarter, faster, and more convincing than ever — especially with the rise of AI voice cloning and realistic fake emails. This guide was created to give seniors and their families clear, practical tools to spot scams instantly and shut them down before money or personal information is lost.

Written in plain English (no tech jargon), this guide explains exactly how modern scams work and what to do when they happen. No fear tactics. No talking down. Just clear, usable information.

What’s Inside:

• The 8 most common scams targeting seniors today
• How to spot fake emails, texts, and phone calls in seconds
• Step-by-step instructions to protect passwords and online accounts
• The exact words to say to shut down a scammer immediately
• What to do if you’ve already been scammed
• A printable quick-reference cheat sheet to keep near your computer or phone

Why This Guide Matters:
Scammers are professionals. They use urgency, fear, and now artificial intelligence to impersonate loved ones, banks, and government agencies. Once you understand the patterns they use, scams become easy to recognize — and much harder to fall for.

Who This Is For:

• Seniors who use email, smartphones, or social media
• Adult children protecting parents or grandparents
• Caregivers, families, and community groups
• Anyone who wants straightforward, no-nonsense scam protection

Format & Use:

• Easy-to-read digital guide
• Designed to be printed and shared
• Clear layout with real examples and checklists

Knowledge is the best defense.
Once you know how scams actually work, they lose their power.