01 Nov 2018 
There are no two ways about the fact of increase in cybercrimes at an alarming rate which is making it very difficult for most people to find ways to protect private information online. Older adults are all the more vulnerable to cybercrimes and protecting them from becoming a victim of cybercrime is even more important. Before talking about the tips on protection against cybercrimes, let us throw some light on the valuable assisted living facilities.
A senior family member suffering from mobility or memory issues should be moved to an assisted facility for the best possible care and support. Anthem Senior Living in Phoenix, AZ has a long history in serving seniors. With unsurpassed expertise and the quality of love and service, our home is the runner up for the best managed assisted living Anthem home in Arizona.
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Protection against cybercrimes for senior people:
Be wary if emails those which have links to financial institutions– It’s very easy to fall for phishing emails as they tend to appear very realistic with some looking like as if they have come from your bank or credit union with a warning where you are asked to change your password. The email comes with a link that will redirect you to a site that closely mirrors your financial institution’s legitimate site. One more email scam involves criminals sending email posing as agencies and organizations which they mainly do to obtain the Social Security number so that they can misuse it in opening credit cards or applying for loans in your name.
Don’t fall for emails offering free things– You may come across emails that offer free vacations, prize money, or any other gifts. You’d most probably be tempted to respond to these which is what scammers want. But, be very careful to not click on links which may unleash a virus or take visitors to sites designed to collect personal information. It is better to delete these kinds of emails.
Your social media friends– Criminals try and make friends online through the social media channels. This is another avenue they use to dupe people. They might take the emotional recourse to gain your trust, to get you to send them money. It is advisable for senior people to only accept friend requests from people they know in real life.
Online Browsing Habits for Safety– One should have updated virus protection software on their computer. Do not enter contests and share personal email address on unfamiliar sites. The passwords should be strong enough on all the online accounts.
Older adults these days are not lagging behind youngsters in mastering technology. They know the potential of the online medium. The key is to do it safely. You can sign up your senior family member with a basic computer safety class as they can help in more ways than one in ensuring safety and security.
Book a suite at Anthem Senior Living and gain the benefits. We have a beautiful suite available that is fully furnished, jack-n-jill bathroom adjacent. Can accommodate a Temperpedic adjustable bed, wall mounted TV, Lift Recliner etc. You’re more than welcome to use our furnishings or bring your own! Call Today!
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