Older Adults Face Social Media Scams

Older adults are increasingly active on smartphones and social media, but limited digital literacy and prolonged exposure to personalized feeds can leave some more vulnerable to scams, misinformation and political echo chambers. A recent case described hackers taking over an Arizona woman’s Facebook account to solicit money from her friends, underscoring the risks of impersonation and the importance of safer online habits. Efforts to help seniors navigate digital tools include hands-on instruction for older party members in Vietnam and a Long Island seminar on spotting scams, creating strong passwords and using the internet confidently.