(NewsUSA) – The vast majority of seniors today are using the Internet at least once a week to check email, pay bills online and keep in touch via social media. But all that time online puts them at risk for scams and hacks, such as tax fraud.
In fact, a new survey by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, found that 67 percent of surveyed older adults have been the victim of an online scam or hack.
Encouraging seniors to practice cyber security can go a long way toward protecting their identity and sensitive financial information. Home Instead collaborated with the National Cyber Security Alliance to create Protect Seniors Online, available at www.ProtectSeniorsOnline.com, a free resource that educates older adults about cybersecurity. Here, seniors can test their cybersecurity skills with the “Can You Spot an Online Scam?” quiz.
Older adults can take the following steps now to protect themselves online:
*Password protect and secure devices, accounts. Lock all devices (including computers, tablets and smartphones) with secure passwords in case devices are lost or stolen.
*Think before clicking. When faced with an urgent request — like emails asking for money — think before clicking or get a second opinion. Clicking on links is often how scammers get personal information. When in doubt, trash an unusual message.
*Share with care. More than half (51 percent) of seniors surveyed by Home Instead use social media to stay connected. Use care when sharing personal information, adjust privacy settings to limit who can see your information, and turn off location sharing.
*Use security software. Install anti-virus and anti-spyware software and program it to run regularly. And be wary of pop-up ads or emails, many of which contain malware that can infect computers.
*Log out. Log out of apps and websites when you are finished. Leaving apps and websites open on computer screens could make you vulnerable to security and privacy risks.
*Recommend support. Older adults who live alone may need help from a trusted source — such as a family member, tech-savvy friend or professional caregiver –to serve as a second set of eyes.
To explore additional Protect Seniors Online resources, including the interactive quiz, visit www.ProtectSeniorsOnline.com
A Home Instead office near you can be found by visiting www.homeinstead.com/state.
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Protecting Seniors Online from Scams, Hacks and Tax Fraud
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The internet has bridged the communications gaps by allowing people to connect from miles away.
But where it has connected people, it has spawned actors that seek to use communication for malicious intents.
Social networks aside, dating platforms have gained popularity.
Dating scams are a frequent occurrence due to new people joining social networking and dating platforms.
These new identities coming online may not have the awareness to stay protected against such scams.
According to the FBI, dating scams were the seventh most reported cybercrime in 2019.The text above is a summary, you can read the full article here.
When it comes to financial fraud, it is considered to be a major crime in the world and thus life sentences have been awarded to the perpetrators.
The list of such frauds is long, which have witnessed to a dreaded outcome of people involved in it.
People from all sorts of background are seen committing these crimes and most of them remain on paper as big players in the market.
Furthermore, the experts call financial fraud to be a serious white collar crime, which comes with the heavy punishment; however, the details of these frauds are simply stranger than fiction.
Well, it would be interesting to catch the list of world most expensive scams as under:Enron – The Company was based in Houston and had witnessed a mighty collapse in the year 2001 after it had witnessed some failed merger, which led to the largest US bankruptcy.
Enron was seen committing a fraud with the overstating earnings.
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" Simply put it is when an individual (a potential buyer) "deposits" cash, the scammer is able to hold the cash and attempts to force the victim to "deposit" more funds.
If the person who is victimized requests to withdraw the funds or is not willing to make additional deposits or withdraw any more the scammer will shut off any communication and holds the full amount of cash they have taken.
It is possible to be targeted by a broker that is controlled by the government in the same way.
There are various other forex scams that are known as"trading bonus" fraud "trading bonus" frauds that brokers attempt to defraud their customers by not disclosing the terms that the bonuses are subject to prior to the time they offer the bonus (even regardless of the conditions are clearly defined in the contract).
It's a form of the game, but it does not constitute an investment.
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It is likely that an investment might seem like it's too good to be real.
Also, be cautious of investments that are advertised as having no risk as very few investments are safe.
You are more likely to lose money when you invest in investments that promise higher return.
Signs that fraud is present are the promises of high-quality returns and rapid earnings with low risk.
Real estate is one of the most lucrative businesses with heavy margins and returns.
The real estate sector of Pakistan is also flourishing and is very dynamic in the whole south East Asia.
Due to the fact that heavy money is involved in real estate transactions, so real estate scams always have a magnitude that incurs heavy damage to the affected.
Sometimes, people are scammed by sellers into buying plots that exist only on the paper while paying the full price for the plot.
Your visit is important to avoid situations like these.Another factor that you should consider in order to avoid getting scammed in terms of real estate investment is to practice extreme caution when investing new real estate projects.
For instance, if you are looking to invest in Chakri – Islamabad belt then Capital Smart City Islamabad is a good option because it is duly approved by Rawalpindi Development Authority.
The internet has bridged the communications gaps by allowing people to connect from miles away.
But where it has connected people, it has spawned actors that seek to use communication for malicious intents.
Social networks aside, dating platforms have gained popularity.
Dating scams are a frequent occurrence due to new people joining social networking and dating platforms.
These new identities coming online may not have the awareness to stay protected against such scams.
According to the FBI, dating scams were the seventh most reported cybercrime in 2019.The text above is a summary, you can read the full article here.
When it comes to financial fraud, it is considered to be a major crime in the world and thus life sentences have been awarded to the perpetrators.
The list of such frauds is long, which have witnessed to a dreaded outcome of people involved in it.
People from all sorts of background are seen committing these crimes and most of them remain on paper as big players in the market.
Furthermore, the experts call financial fraud to be a serious white collar crime, which comes with the heavy punishment; however, the details of these frauds are simply stranger than fiction.
Well, it would be interesting to catch the list of world most expensive scams as under:Enron – The Company was based in Houston and had witnessed a mighty collapse in the year 2001 after it had witnessed some failed merger, which led to the largest US bankruptcy.
Enron was seen committing a fraud with the overstating earnings.
What are Scams in Forex Brokers?
" Simply put it is when an individual (a potential buyer) "deposits" cash, the scammer is able to hold the cash and attempts to force the victim to "deposit" more funds.
If the person who is victimized requests to withdraw the funds or is not willing to make additional deposits or withdraw any more the scammer will shut off any communication and holds the full amount of cash they have taken.
It is possible to be targeted by a broker that is controlled by the government in the same way.
There are various other forex scams that are known as"trading bonus" fraud "trading bonus" frauds that brokers attempt to defraud their customers by not disclosing the terms that the bonuses are subject to prior to the time they offer the bonus (even regardless of the conditions are clearly defined in the contract).
It's a form of the game, but it does not constitute an investment.
It is likely that an investment might seem like it's too good to be real.
Also, be cautious of investments that are advertised as having no risk as very few investments are safe.
You are more likely to lose money when you invest in investments that promise higher return.
Signs that fraud is present are the promises of high-quality returns and rapid earnings with low risk.
We provide effective recovery solutions that help to recover your online stolen wealth.
Contact usRecovering your losses with Shield ForensicsOur staff consists of industry experts that understand how to obtain your money back in the quickest amount of time possible.
Our years of experience ensure that you will achieve a 100% success rate.Shield Forensics Your Best Option for Recovering Stolen FundsWith the rise in popularity of crypto-currencies (Bitcoins and Altcoins), Binary Options, Forex, and other similar products, online fraud has exploded.
Our network of investigative partners covers the globe, making us extremely popular in this industry, and we provide wealth recovery services for individuals and businesses who have lost money through fraudulent internet platforms such as bogus binary options brokers and forex.When it comes to online hacking services, we have a skilled team of seasoned individuals with a variety of skills.
They have a demonstrated track record of intruding and capturing or recapturing any necessary data required by our customers, even through the most difficult of obstacles.
We are aware of your need to engage a professional hacker and are aware of the threats that could jeopardise your business, relationships, or even your life.