Avoiding Scams and Fraud for Older Adults

Skip to Main Content

A senior Caucasian woman is receiving help from her caregiver daughter in paying her bills.

While digital health products offer many benefits, they also bring concerns about health information privacy and security.

Mar 11, 2022

Digital Health Products: Is Your Information Safe? Read Article

Feb 7, 2022

Sweetheart Scams: How to Avoid Being a Victim Read Article

Jan 25, 2022

Phyllis Weisberg: A Tech Support Scam Victim's Story Read Article

Jan 19, 2022

Protecting Yourself Against Tech Support Scams Read Article

A fishing hook is stuck into a credit card over a computer, indicating phishing.

Dec 9, 2021

How to Prevent Phishing Scams: A Guide for Seniors Read Article

A senior Black female is using her laptop at her kitchen table, thinking about how to create a great password for her email.

Nov 10, 2021

How to Create Strong Passwords: A Simple Guide Read Article

Protect Your Heart (& Wallet) From Sweetheart Scams

Don’t become a scam artist’s next victim. Join our partners at Avast to learn how to navigate dating apps and websites safely, and how to identify fake profiles that may be sweetheart scammers.

For every dollar invested in NCOA, our programs generate $96 in direct benefits for those we serve. We are a qualified 501(c)(3) and donations are tax-deductible.

A retired Veteran is looking intensely at his laptop computer at his kitchen table.

Nov 9, 2021

How Veterans Can Avoid the Benefits Buyout Scam Read Article

Sep 28, 2021

Junk or Not? How to Sort Your Medicare Mail Read Article

Apr 8, 2021

How Seniors Can Avoid COVID Vaccine Scams Read Article

Feb 19, 2021

Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors Read Article

The Top 10 Scams

Financial scams targeting older adults can be devastating, leaving you in a vulnerable position and without time to recoup your losses. Learn how to identify and stop the top 10 financial scams.

A close up shot of a stack of credit cards.

Age Well Planner

Focusing on wellness can make time with grandchildren especially rewarding

Age with confidence

Aging well means living well. Start today by using NCOA's Age Well Planner, a free tool that offers personalized info, resources, and expert help.

Start Planning Today

More on Avoiding Scams and Fraud for:

More Stories

A close-up shot of a red keyboard key that says "Fraud Prevention" in all caps.

Dec 21, 2020

22 Tips for Seniors to Avoid Scams

An older adult receives a phone call from unknown number.

Jun 22, 2020

COVID-19 Fraud: A Warning from the Senior Medicare Patrol

A man holds a cell phone in his hand that says "Unknown Caller", likely indicating a scam.

Mar 18, 2020

4 Coronavirus Scams to Avoid

A doctor takes a nasal swab from a senior woman for genetic testing.

Oct 17, 2019

Genetic Testing Fraud: A Concerning Trend for Seniors

A closeup shot of a wife holding her credit card while her senior husband has the laptop ready for payment.

Aug 1, 2019

4 Tips to Stop Scammers Now

A thief with a black glove on holds a social security card while trying to access a stolen computer.

Jan 24, 2019

The 3 Most Popular Scams Targeting Seniors in 2019

An older female caregiver has her arms around her senior female loved one as they both stare happily outside.

Jun 21, 2018

What Is a Representative Payee and Who Can Become One?

The word "SCAM" is spelled out in wooden blocks on an old picnic table.

Apr 26, 2018

Senior Money Scams: 8 Tips to Protect Yourself

This site uses cookies.

We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. For more information on what this means and how we use your data, please see our Privacy Policy