Things You Should Absolutely Avoid if You’re Over the Age of 60

Social media and online forms can feel harmless, but small details can add up. Birthdays, addresses, vacation plans, family names, bank clues, and personal stories may help scammers sound believable. Older adults are often targeted because criminals assume they may be trusting, polite, or less familiar with digital tricks.

A safer approach is to share less and check privacy settings regularly. Be cautious with quizzes, unknown links, friend requests, and messages asking for money or codes. Personal information should be treated like house keys. You do not need to hide from the internet, but you should not hand strangers the map.