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What the Nancy Guthrie Case Teaches Us About Safety Tech

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Tucson home on January 31. Her case reveals critical gaps in how older adults use technology to stay safe. Here's what to do.

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Scammers specifically target adults over 55 — and their tactics are getting more sophisticated every year. Get timely alerts on phone scams, phishing emails, CRA and IRS imposters, fake tech support calls, and online fraud. Every alert tells you what the scam looks like, how to spot it, and exactly what to do. Share these posts, awareness is your best defense.

Fake Debt Collector Calls Are Stealing Your Identity

The phone rings. Someone on the other end says they are calling from a collections agency about an outstanding debt. They already know your name. They may even know your address. They ask you to simply "verify" a few pieces of information to confirm your identity before they can proceed. It sounds routine. It sounds official. But it is one of the most sophisticated identity theft scams targeting adults 55 and older right now — and what they are really after is far more danger

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CRA and IRS Phone Scams Are Targeting Seniors Right Now

Your phone rings. The caller says they are from the Canada Revenue Agency, or the IRS if you are in the United States. They tell you that you owe back taxes and that if you do not pay immediately, you will be arrested. They sound official. They sound urgent. They sound terrifying. And it is completely, 100% fake. Here is everything you need to know. What This Scam Looks Like The CRA and IRS imposter scam is one of the most reported and most financially damaging scams targetin

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23 hours ago3 min read