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How to Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams this 2023 – What Seniors Must Watch Out For

May 22, 2023 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance

In the ever-evolving digital landscape of our time, a buzzword that has continually gained traction is cryptocurrency. This virtual or digital currency employs cryptography for security, making it extremely hard …

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Finfluencers: The New Financial Advisors of Social Media – Should You Trust Them?

May 12, 2023 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance

In today’s digital age, financial advice has found a new stage: social media. One of the key players in this transformation is ‘Finfluencers,’ a term that has gained significant traction …

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2023’s Heartbreaking Rise of Romance Scams Online: What You Need to Know

May 5, 2023 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance

In recent years, romance scams online have become increasingly prevalent, with 2023 witnessing a sharp rise in these deceptive tactics. Scammers now utilize various digital platforms and social media channels …

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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence Scams – How to Detect and Prevent Danger

April 12, 2023 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly advanced in recent years, transforming industries and improving our daily lives. AI is undeniably shaping the future of technology, from self-driving cars and smart home …

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What You Need to Know About Pension Scams – How to Detect and Prevent

April 11, 2023April 3, 2023 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance
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For years, the state pension crisis has dominated headlines, with concerns about an ageing population, rising life expectancy, and the sustainability of the current pension system. Recent news, however, suggests …

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Protect Yourself from 2023’s Increasing Text Scams

March 31, 2023 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance

Scammers are finding new ways to target unsuspecting people as technology advances. Text scams, which have become increasingly common in 2023, are one such method. Text scams use text messages …

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How to Create a Strong Password (and not forget it)

February 7, 2023 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance

Thinking of a strong password to use in your email, social media accounts, or mobile apps may appear to be a hard process, especially when it is recommended that you …

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New Pension Scam: Know the 8 Signs of This Fraud HERE

January 27, 2023November 8, 2022 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance

According to new research, men are more likely than women to be victims of pension scammers. Overall, 13% of adults have been contacted by fraudsters attempting to steal their retirement …

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Don’t Be A Victim: How to Spot Elder Financial Abuse

January 31, 2023May 18, 2022 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance

Someone unlawfully or inappropriately utilising a senior’s (aged 60 or older) money or belongings for their own personal use is classified as an elder financial abuser. For a variety of …

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The ‘Hello’ Hack: How Seniors Can Handle and Avoid Unsolicited Phone Calls

January 31, 2023May 17, 2022 by Brightlife Seniors Alliance

Phone scammers will call you unsolicited, pretending to be from an organisation you trust, such as your bank or the police. These scam calls may be automated or from a …

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