When Your Screen Says “Warning!”—Don’t Panic You’re browsing the web or checking emails when suddenly, a bright red pop‑up flashes across your screen: “Warning! Your computer is infected. Call this number immediately!” Scenarios like this are designed to create panic and urgency—and they’re the start of a tech support scam. These scams have become increasingly…

Scammers go after anyone and everyone, but when the victim is over the age of 70, there’s a higher chance the deception will work. The amount of money lost to fraud also increases with the age of the person being targeted. What can we do to protect our elderly friends and loved ones from scams?…