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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.
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A $48M Book Scam Targeted Senior Authors
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Seniors Lost Billions to Scams—How Families Can Stop It
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Seniors Lost Billions to Scams—How Families Can Stop It
The new playbook scammers use against older adults—and the 5 fast defenses every family can set up in one afternoon.
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When Your Loved One's Voice Calls for 'Help' — That Voice Might Be a Scam
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When Your Loved One's Voice Calls for 'Help' — That Voice Might Be a Scam
A Houston man lost $15,000 when scammers used AI to clone his son's voice and fake a jail emergency. With just seconds of audio from social media, criminals can now impersonate anyone you love.
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Your Parents Are Online More Than You Think — Here's How Scammers Are Lining Up Their Target
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Your Parents Are Online More Than You Think — Here's How Scammers Are Lining Up Their Target
90% of adults 65+ are now online, and 75% of those 50-80 have faced scam attempts. While you were filtering memes, your parents became the internet's newest targets—and lost $5B last year.
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When Grandma's Password Isn't Enough: How Families Are Being Targeted by AI Scams
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When Grandma's Password Isn't Enough: How Families Are Being Targeted by AI Scams
AI voice cloning lets scammers impersonate your voice to trick family members. With just a few seconds of audio from a voicemail, video, or social clip, they can make Grandma believe you're in trouble and need money.
ZoraSafe · 8 min read
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When Grandma Gets an Upgrade: New Tech Tools for Seniors — and Why Scammers Should Start Worrying
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When Grandma Gets an Upgrade: New Tech Tools for Seniors — and Why Scammers Should Start Worrying
New tech tools like Meta's scam detection and passkey logins promise to protect seniors from fraud. But with $5B lost last year, are these upgrades enough to stop the scammers?
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
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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
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Imposters vs. Your Retirement Fund: The FTC Says Older Adults Are Losing Big
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Imposters vs. Your Retirement Fund: The FTC Says Older Adults Are Losing Big
The FTC reports a 4x increase in impersonation scams targeting seniors since 2020. Learn how to spot these cons before they steal your life savings.
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If You Get This Medicare Call, Hang Up! - Open‑Enrollment Scam Scripts You Need to Know
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If You Get This Medicare Call, Hang Up! - Open‑Enrollment Scam Scripts You Need to Know
During Medicare open enrollment, scammers spike their fake calls pretending to be Medicare. Learn the exact scripts they use and how to protect yourself.
ZoraSafe · 9 min read
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Why Hackers Love Retirees (And What You Can Do About It)
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Why Hackers Love Retirees (And What You Can Do About It)
Retirees have become prime targets for cybercriminals, but with the right knowledge and tools, you can protect yourself and enjoy your golden years safely.
Catherine “Cat” Karow · 8 min read
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Digital Love or Digital Trap? ZoraSafe's Guide to Romance Scam Awareness
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Digital Love or Digital Trap? ZoraSafe's Guide to Romance Scam Awareness
Romance scams don't just steal money, they steal trust, emotional security, and a person's sense of safety online.
Catherine “Cat” Karow · 5 min read
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Protecting Our Elders Online: Why Digital Safety Is Now a Form of Elder Abuse Prevention
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Protecting Our Elders Online: Why Digital Safety Is Now a Form of Elder Abuse Prevention
Each year, millions of older adults fall victim to online scams, many losing their life savings or critical financial support in the process.
ZoraSafe · 6 min read
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Protecting Seniors from AI-Powered Scams: A Complete Guide
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Protecting Seniors from AI-Powered Scams: A Complete Guide
As AI technology advances, scammers are using sophisticated deepfake audio and video to target seniors with unprecedented realism.
ZoraSafe · 7 min read
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