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Protecting Your Parent from Online Scams

2 min read January 1, 2026

How to protect your elderly parent from online scams — a guide for adult children covering phone, email, and internet fraud.

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A New Scam Warning from Google: Fake Government Calls and QR-Code Phishing Are Getting More Convincing

Google's latest scam advisory warns about more sophisticated phishing, fake government messages, and high-pressure calls that try to steal money or login information. The safest response is still simple: pause, verify, and do not move money under pressure.

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Medicare Recipients: Watch for Fake Hospice Sign-Ups and "Free Home Service" Offers

The FBI is warning that some Medicare recipients are being signed up for hospice care they do not need, sometimes without fully understanding what they agreed to. Be cautious of anyone offering free home services in exchange for signing forms.

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When a Red Alert on Your Phone Tells You to Call: The Apple Gift Card Scam

A frightening red warning can make it look like your phone is disabled until you tap a button and call support. Here is how scammers use that trick, remote access apps, and gift cards to steal money.