How to Protect Your Parents from Phone Scams
The most common phone scams targeting seniors, warning signs to watch for, and practical steps to protect your parents before they become victims.
Read GuideScam Protection & Elder Safety Guide
Seniors lose billions to scams every year. Learn to recognize the warning signs, set up protections, and know what to do if your parent becomes a victim.
Seniors are targeted by scammers more than any other age group. Taking preventive action now can save thousands of dollars and immense stress.
Phone Scams
The phone is the #1 tool scammers use to target seniors.
IRS & Government Scams
Fake calls threatening arrest for unpaid taxes or benefits issues.
Learn more →Tech Support Scams
"Your computer has a virus" calls from fake Microsoft or Apple.
Coming soonMedicare Scams
Calls asking for Medicare numbers or offering fake benefits.
Coming soonRomance Scams
Online relationships that lead to requests for money.
Coming soonLottery & Prize Scams
"You've won! Just pay the fees to collect your prize."
Coming soonOnline Safety
Protect your parents from digital threats.
Financial Exploitation
Recognize and prevent theft—sometimes it comes from within the family.
Warning Signs
How to tell if someone is taking advantage of your parent.
Coming soonFamily Financial Abuse
When the threat comes from relatives or caregivers.
Coming soonReporting Exploitation
Where to report suspected financial abuse.
Coming soonPrevention Tools
Proactive measures to protect your parents.
Credit Freezes
Lock down credit to prevent identity theft.
Coming soonAccount Alerts
Set up notifications for unusual financial activity.
Coming soonDon't Wait Until It's Too Late
Most families don't think about scam protection until after their parent has been victimized. Take action now.
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