Do scammers target older people more than younger people? Absolutely. And there are several reasons for this. Scammers target senior citizens because this demographic finds adapting to increasingly complex technology challenging. Also, retirees don’t always put up the same guard online as they would in real life.
Indeed, it is near impossible to prevent scammers from contacting you if you use social media. Nevertheless, avoiding phone scammers and keeping your retirement money safe is possible. You can automate some of the safety measures; others you must do actively. But it gets easier once you know what to look out for.
Enable These Security Settings on Your Phone
The settings below aren’t advanced by any means, but they improve your device’s security and privacy.
1. Set Up a Phone Lock
It’s convenient to pick up your phone, swipe up, and unlock it. However, this practice is dangerous. You should have a screen lock on your phone, even if you feel there isn’t any important stuff on it.
Take, for example, text messages and contact numbers. Anyone with access to your phone may add a new contact or swap an existing contact’s phone with theirs. They may then call or text you under this false identity and defraud you.
You have three main options regarding phone locks: password, PIN, or biometrics. Passwords are the most secure of these options. Ideally, your password should be at least 12 characters long and comprise letters and numbers. So, a password containing…
