This is such an important bit of advice for older people (MY people). I cannot believe the number of old folks who just unthinkingly click on anything without looking carefully. Especially mail that appears to come from "USPS", "Paypal", "IRS" "AOL" and other well-known sites using very credible graphics, etc. I have taught so many older friends how to look at the sender's ACTUAL email address and to NEVER EVER click on the blue link. If your "bank" has a message for you, go to the Bank's website to see. It is so simple, yet people are scammed for 1000s of dollars every day. Thanks for reminding everyone!
Older adults certainly are major targets. The latest one I read about had to with pets. Expensive pets are offered for free, but the victim has to pay the shipping charges. They do, but the animal never arrives. Sad -sad!!!
Extremely helpful and thorough information, Janice. Thanks for the reminders!
This is such an important bit of advice for older people (MY people). I cannot believe the number of old folks who just unthinkingly click on anything without looking carefully. Especially mail that appears to come from "USPS", "Paypal", "IRS" "AOL" and other well-known sites using very credible graphics, etc. I have taught so many older friends how to look at the sender's ACTUAL email address and to NEVER EVER click on the blue link. If your "bank" has a message for you, go to the Bank's website to see. It is so simple, yet people are scammed for 1000s of dollars every day. Thanks for reminding everyone!
Older adults certainly are major targets. The latest one I read about had to with pets. Expensive pets are offered for free, but the victim has to pay the shipping charges. They do, but the animal never arrives. Sad -sad!!!