HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- AARP says older Americans continue to be the prime target for online scammers, with the average loss being more than $17,000.
Tech support scams, in which crooks pose as pros from well-known tech companies and charge hefty fees to fix fabricated computer problems, also increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Real estate, government imposter, identity theft, and lottery scams were among the costliest frauds targeting older Americans.
Here are some of the top tips from AARP to prevent cybercrime:
- Resist pressure to act quickly. Scammers create a sense of urgency or fear to spur immediate action.
- Don't provide personally identifiable information or make payments to someone you have only met online.
- Keep antivirus and security software on your devices up to date.
- Do not open emails or click on attachments or links you do not recognize or were not expecting.
- Stop communicating with potential scammers even if they still try to contact you.
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