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Older adults
The frauds that target pensions, banking and trust, at a pace that does not assume you grew up online.
6 lessons, free to read and reuse under CC-BY-4.0.
Bank, pension and safe-account moves
Your bank will not ask you to move money to a 'safe account' or pay a tax bill in gift cards. Hang up and use a number you already have.
Romance and too-good investments
Someone you have not met in person should not get your money. Guaranteed returns and crypto 'help' deserve a second opinion.
Texts, QR codes and fake websites
An unexpected link or a sticker over a real QR code is phishing. Open the real app yourself. Do not type secrets into a page you reached from the lure.
The relative on the phone
A grandchild, nephew or neighbour in sudden trouble is a classic lure. Hang up and check on a number you already have.
The tech-support caller who wants remote access
Pop-ups and cold calls about a virus are a scam. Do not give remote control of your computer. Use a number you already have.
Who to tell, and what to do after
Call the bank on a number you already have. Tell a trusted person. Report the fraud. Ignore anyone who offers to recover the money for a fee.
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