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S2E5 Protecting Seniors From IRS Scams This Tax Season - Episode 16
Scammers ramp up tactics early in the year, often impersonating the IRS to create fear and urgency. We are covering the most common IRS-related scams:✅ “Quick refund” emails with suspicious links✅…
S2E4 New Year, New Scams: Amazon Phishing, Pop-Up Scams & Digital Trust
January is high season for scams—and older adults are often the most targeted and the least protected.In our latest Safe & Sound episode, we discuss:🔐 The rise of Amazon “Update Your Account”…
S2E3 Joyspan and Digital Safety: Protecting the Conversations that Make Life Good - Episode 14
Dr. Kerry Burnight, gerontologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins us for the latest episode of Safe & Sound!Dr. Burnight—longtime advocate for older adults and former Chief…
S1E3 Fraud Can Happen to Anyone: Learn How to Fight Back - Episode 13
Fraud is evolving fast — but so are the tools to stop it. In Episode 13 of Safe & Sound, we’re joined by Jay Haapala from AARP Minnesota, who shares expert tips on spotting scams and recovering…
S2E2 What to do when your personal data is compromised: Safe & Sound - Episode 12
From stolen devices to hacked accounts, a data breach can feel overwhelming. But you can take back control.In this episode, we break down the essential steps to take immediately after a breach and…
S2E1 Vacation Scams: Safe & Sound - Episode 11
Before you book that next vacation getaway, make sure you're not packing a scam in your suitcase. In this episode, we uncover how fraudsters target older adults with too-good-to-be-true vacation…
S1E10 Bank Text Scams: Safe & Sound - Episode 10
Scammers are getting smarter—but so are we. In this eye-opening episode, GrandPad CEO Scott Lien sits down with Director of Security & Privacy Derrick Barksdale, who shares a firsthand account of…
S1E9 Job Opportunity Scams: Safe & Sound - Episode 9
In today’s challenging economic climate, job opportunity scams are becoming more sophisticated—and more common.In this episode of GrandPad’s Safe & Sound podcast, we hear from a brave guest who…
S1E8 Protection from Common Tax Scams: Safe & Sound - Episode 8
Tax season is here, and so are the scammers. Did you know that older adults are prime targets for tax scams, with fraudsters using AI-powered calls, fake IRS emails, and urgent threats to steal money…
S1E7 Scammers Are Banking on Fooling You: Safe & Sound - Episode 7
This episode focuses on bank scams—how scammers are evolving their tactics and what you can do to protect yourself.
S1E6 Scam Spotter and Online Shopping Safety: Safe & Sound - Episode 6
Hear some practical tips and straightforward strategies that anyone can use to stay safe online, including how to stay safe while shopping online during the busy holiday season.
S1E5 Medicare or Healthcare Open Enrollment Scams - Be Alert: Safe & Sound - Episode 5
In this episode, we're diving into a critical topic that could affect many older adults—healthcare scams, specifically around Medicare or Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment. Learn more about how to stay…
S1E4 Political or election day scams - How to stay vigilant: Safe & Sound - Episode 4
With the election cycle in full swing, political scams usually increase around election seasons, and they come in different forms. Scammers may pose as political campaigners or government officials,…
Exposing the Pig Butchering Scam: Safe & Sound - Episode 3
The pig butchering scam is called that because it involves “fattening up” the victim, or earning trust over many months, before scamming them out of thousands of dollars. Scams like this will…
S1E2 Spot that Scam: Safe & Sound - Episode 2
Let's dive deeper into how to keep seniors safe from scams with Scott Lien, CEO and co-founder of GrandPad. What are the common scams to watch out for targeting older adults? This episode provides…
S1E1 Safe and Sound - Episode 1
Safe and Sound is a cyber security podcast focused on seniors and keeping them safe in a technology driven world. Episode 1 focuses on how to protect seniors from cyber criminals and common scams…
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Safe & Sound has published 16 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Technology.
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