How to Protect Seniors from AI Scams and Fraud

Experts reveal the best methods to detect and protect seniors from AI-enabled scams.

Submitted by Danielle, volunteerecho.org
www.gptzero.me/guides/protecting-seniors-ai-guide

Office for Victims of Crime

National Elder Fraud Hotline | Common Scams and Warning Signs | Office for Victims of Crime (ojp.gov)

National Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-833-372-8311

COMMON SCAMS AND WARNING SIGNS
Romance Scams:  National Elder Fraud Hotline | Common Scams and Warning Signs | Office for Victims of Crime (ojp.gov)
Grandparent Scams:  National Elder Fraud Hotline | Common Scams and Warning Signs | Office for Victims of Crime (ojp.gov)
Government Impersonation Scams:  National Elder Fraud Hotline | Common Scams and Warning Signs | Office for Victims of Crime (ojp.gov)
Sweepstakes/Charity/Lottery Scams:  https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/common-scams-and-warning-signs#3-0
Tech Support Scams:  https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/common-scams-and-warning-signs#4-0
Phishing:  https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/common-scams-and-warning-signs#5-0
Email Extortion Scams:  https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/common-scams-and-warning-signs#6-0
Cryptocurrency Fraud:  https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/common-scams-and-warning-signs#7-0
Fake Check/Overpayment Scams:  https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/common-scams-and-warning-signs#8-0

AARP Fraud Watch Network Scam-Tracking Map
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/tracking-map/?Intcmp=AE-FRDSC-ABT-MAP/ 

The Problem with Not Reporting Scams with Kathy Stokes, AARP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5GNHvA0z8

Let’s Talk About How We Talk About Fraud | Kathy Stokes | TEDxRiverOaks
Victims of fraud are often blamed for falling prey to sophisticated crime networks. Criminals have victimized them; we need to be supportive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZfZSUbDYFg

STAY SAFE ONLINE

A collection of digital resources, at your virtual fingertips: https://staysafeonline.org/resources/

OUR NEED TO RETHINK FRAUD IN AMERICA – AARP Webinar, September 21, 2023

The webinar recording can be accessed here: https://staysafeonline.org/programs/events/our-need-to-rethink-fraud-in-america/

RESOURCES FROM AARP

AARP Fraud Watch Network: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/fraud-watch-network/
Fraud Helpline: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline.html?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-HLPLN
Volunteer with AARP: https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/causes/fraud-prevention/
The Perfect Scam Podcast: https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/the-perfect-scam/
Resources from the National Cybersecurity Alliance
Teach Others How to Stay Safe Online: https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecurity-awareness-month/teach-others-how-to-stay-safe-online/
Online Safety Resources and Guides: https://staysafeonline.org/resources/
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecurity-awareness-month/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Report fraud to the FTC: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/
Get a free credit report and freeze your credit: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action