WTF! -- Older Adults Getting Scammed

17 Sept 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief PSA, cybersecurity expert Robert Siciliano warns that older Americans are being targeted by large‑scale online and phone scams that steal hundreds of millions of dollars each year. He describes common scam tactics—impersonating banks, tech support, or government agencies and fabricating emergencies—to coerce victims into sending money. Siciliano then delivers a concise, profanity‑laden set of defensive steps: immediately hang up, verify the caller by calling the official number, never move money to “protect” it, and block unwanted numbers to limit scammers’ reach. He stresses that digital literacy is essential for seniors, urging viewers to learn the tricks, protect their finances, and follow him for more cybersecurity tips.

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Older Americans are getting targeted by online scams, losing hundreds of millions of dollars every single year. I'm Robert Siciliano. I'm a dad, cybersecurity and digital literacy expert, and this is What the Fuck?! Scammers. They impersonate banks, tech support, even the government. They create fake crises just to steal your cash. A fucking fake emergency? Here's how you fight back. Hang up and verify. Don't trust random calls. Call the company back using a number you know is real. Don't move money to protect it. No legit business will ever ask you to do that. Block unwanted calls. Shrink the scammers' reach. Digital literacy matters. Know the tricks, protect your money, and stay safe. Level up your digital defenses. Follow me for more cybersecurity and fraud prevention tips.