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A $48M Book Scam Targeted Senior Authors
A new DOJ guilty plea shows how scammers used fake publishing and movie deals to pressure mostly older authors into paying upfront fees.
ZoraSafe · 4 min read
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Older Adult Fraud: What Reported Losses Mean for Families
Fraud losses are serious, but pressure and impersonation—not age alone—are the useful warning signs. Help a relative verify requests while preserving their independence.
ZoraSafe · 13 min read
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A Loved One Calls for Help: Verify Before You Pay
If an urgent caller sounds like someone you love, pause and call that person through a number you already know before sending money.
ZoraSafe · 10 min read
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Help a Parent Check Suspicious Requests Without Taking Over
Offer a parent a calm way to check a worrying message or call. Shared verification habits are more useful than assumptions about age or technical ability.
ZoraSafe · 12 min read
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A Family Plan for AI Impersonation Scams
Agree on how your family will verify urgent requests before one arrives. A shared plan is more dependable than trying to recognize an artificial voice under pressure.
ZoraSafe · 8 min read
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Set Up a New Device With an Older Relative
Set up a new device together so the person can use it confidently. Prioritize accessible controls, account recovery and a simple plan for suspicious requests.
ZoraSafe · 10 min read
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If They Can Fake Warren Buffett, They Can Fake Your Grandkid: Deepfakes, Voice Clones, and the New Voice of Fraud
Deepfake videos of Warren Buffett flooded YouTube promoting fake investment scams. If they can fake the Oracle of Omaha, they can absolutely fake your grandkid calling for emergency money. Here's how to spot the fakes.
ZoraSafe · 10 min read
Seniors
Protect Retirement Savings From Impersonation Scams
A caller who tells you to move retirement savings to “protect” them may be the threat. Stop and contact the institution through a known channel.
ZoraSafe · 10 min read
Seniors
Medicare Scam Calls: Verify Before Sharing Your Number
Protect your Medicare number as carefully as financial information. Verify unexpected calls through Medicare.gov or a contact you already trust.
ZoraSafe · 9 min read
Seniors
Retirement Account Safety: Reduce Access and Payment Risks
Protect retirement accounts with strong sign-in methods and an independent verification habit. Being retired does not make someone careless or unable to use technology.
ZoraSafe · 8 min read
Seniors
Romance Scams: When a Relationship Becomes a Money Request
An online relationship that turns into repeated requests for money deserves a pause. Talk to someone you trust before paying, investing or sharing financial information.
ZoraSafe · 5 min read
Seniors
Supporting an Older Adult Facing Financial Exploitation
Listen without blame when an older adult raises a suspicious payment or request. Immediate safety, consent and practical help matter more than a lecture.
ZoraSafe · 6 min read
Seniors
AI Scam Safety for Older Adults
You do not have to detect an artificial voice to protect yourself. Pause an urgent request and verify it through a contact route you already know.
ZoraSafe · 7 min read
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