Boomers vs Scammers

The pandemic accelerated tech adoption by people over the age of 60 so that they could stay connected to their closest loved ones during lockdowns. However, in 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported 28 percent of the total fraud losses were sustained by victims over the age of 60, which equates to roughly $1 billion USD. In this episode, Claudette explores cyber security concerns for those over the age of 60, and what we can all do to keep them protected. She sits down with Laura Tamblyn Watts, the founder and CEO of Canada's national seniors' advocacy organization CanAge, to learn key cyber security tips for vulnerable adults. Also during the episode, listeners will hear from the mother of four professional tennis players, Patricia Jensen, who recently experienced a potential cyber attack first-hand.