Every day, cybercriminals send 3.4 billion phishing emails, with seniors receiving a disproportionate share. Why? Scammers believe seniors have more money, are more trusting, and may be less familiar with digital deception tactics. Unfortunately, they're often right—seniors lose an average of $18,000 per scam incident. 🛡️

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Email scams have evolved far beyond the obvious "Nigerian prince" messages. Today's scammers create convincing replicas of emails from banks, government agencies, and even family members. They use personal information found online to make their messages seem legitimate, preying on seniors' natural desire to be helpful and responsive.

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The good news? Once you know what to look for, email scams become surprisingly easy to spot. Most follow predictable patterns, and scammers often make subtle mistakes that give them away. Learning to recognize these red flags protects not just your money, but also your personal information and peace of mind.

1. Look for urgent language, generic greetings, and poor grammar as red flags
2. Hover over links before clicking to see where they really lead
3. Never give out Social Security numbers, passwords, or bank information via email
4. Call your bank directly using numbers from statements (not from emails)
5. When done, trust your instincts and take time to verify before acting

Want Gil to show you examples of current email scams targeting seniors and help you set up better email security? He stays current on the latest tactics scammers use. ✨

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