Protecting Older Coloradans from Cybercrime
Groups that support older Coloradans have increased their efforts to help individuals avoid losing money to cybercriminals.
Recently, 78-year-old Rob Horton from Denver took a class on how to avoid scams, acknowledging that as an older adult, he is a prime target.
- Baby Boomers and earlier generations lose billions of dollars annually to financial scams.
- Coloradans reported nearly 15,000 complaints in the FBI's 2024 Elder Fraud report, ranking 17th in the nation.
"I know everything has moved really fast,"
said Horton. Older residents are targeted due to their likelihood of owning homes, having good credit, and lacking computer skills compared to younger individuals.
Organizations like Senior Planet in Denver are working to educate and protect older Coloradans from increasingly innovative cybercriminals.
Author's summary: Older Coloradans are targeted by cybercriminals due to their financial stability and lack of computer skills.
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